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majority of U.S.-bred Thoroughbred racehorses are foaled in Kentucky.
Lis'for Length: A length is
measured as eight-feet, approximately the length, literally, of a horse's body.
Mis for Mount’ Jockeys are
typically given a “leg-up’ in the saddling enclosure to mount their horses.
Nis for Number Cloth:
Each horse wears a lightweight number doth over their regular saddle pads and underneath their saddle.
Ois for Overgirth: An overgirth
is a stretchy piece of elastic that all jockeys are required to use around the outside of their saddle and regular girth.
Pis for Pony: A pony is a
gentle companion horse
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