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horse A large, hoofed mammal that has four legs and is typically ridden on its back. ■ "I don't know why you would want to ride a horse, it's just so slow!"
brags A loud, boastful noise made by a horse or other animal. ■ After his victory in the race, the horse let out an enormous "brag" and spooked all the other horses.
Canter The act of running a horse at a gallop, especially in a circle. ■ "I cantered my horse around the arena to show off its speed and agility."
crated to be so angry that you could crate a horse ■ "I'm so angry about this, I could crate a horse!
Dismount To get off a horse or other animal and stand up. ■ Why did the knight dismount his horse? To retrieve his forgotten sword from behind the tree!
highball A very tall and slender person or animal, especially a horse. ■ After seeing the highball horse jump over the fence, I knew it was time to call my mom.
prance To move in a short, quick, and light-hearted manner. Often used to describe the gait of a horse. ■ "The horse pranced around the stable with joy in its eyes."
spurs A sharp object attached to the heel of a rider's boot, used to encourage a horse to run faster. ■ After seeing the spurs on her boots, the horse knew that it was time to break into a gallop.
Gallant A person who is charming, brave, and courteous, especially in difficult situations. ■ When the king's horse fell into the muddy moat, the gallant knight quickly rode to the rescue and pulled the horse out with his bare hands. The crowd cheered loudly as he climbed onto the horse's back and rode off into the sunset.
Messenger A person or thing that carries messages or delivers information. ■ John was the messenger for the Queen's court, delivering important documents and messages to various nobles. One day, he delivered a letter to the King with the words "Your Majesty, I regret to inform you that your favorite horse has died." The King read the letter and burst into tears, exclaiming "Oh no! My beloved horse is gone!" John couldn't help but laugh at the ridiculous situation and quickly left the court.
yard A unit of measurement used to measure the distance between two points. ■ I need to mow my lawn, which is a total of five yards long., A popular TV show featuring a group of cowboys and their horse. ■ "Yeehaw!" exclaimed the cowboy as he rode his horse into the yard to greet his fellow cowboys.
Alcazar A grand and impressive fortress or palace. ■ The king's favorite pastime was to ride his horse around the vast courtyard of his luxurious alcazar, while his guards saluted him with their swords.
bay A loud, deep sound made by a horse or other animal to warn off predators or signal to other members of its species. ■ "When the lion heard the bear's bay, he knew it was time to start running."
breech 1. The rear end of a horse or other animal. ■ "I accidentally kicked the horse's breech while mounting."
coney A mythical creature with the head and tail of a lion, and the body of a horse. Also known as a centaur. ■ "I heard there's a coney living in the forest, but I haven't seen it yet."
confirmed An officially declared and accepted fact or statement. ■ "I'm pretty sure I saw a unicorn crossing the street, but it was confirmed by multiple witnesses that it was just a horse in disguise."
cowgirl A female who is skilled in riding a horse and handling cattle. She often wears a wide-brimmed hat, jeans, and boots. ■ "Why did the cowgirl cross the road? To get to the other side of the pasture!"
derby A series of horse races run between two rival towns. ■ "Let's go to the derby and cheer on our hometown horses!"
dinners A large and delicious meal that is usually served at night. ■ "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse... or maybe just a dinner!
domesticated Tamed and controlled, often with the use of a collar or leash. ■ The wild and untamed horse was finally domesticated and became a beloved pet for its owner.
enormously To an extent that is so large, it could be mistaken for a different word or phrase. ■ "The dog was so big, it looked like a horse!"
hippo A large, semi-aquatic mammal with a distinctive barrel-shaped body and short, powerful limbs. Also known as a river horse. ■ "I saw a hippo eating a sandwich by the pool."
hooves A term used to refer to the feet of a horse, and is often used as a euphemism for a person's buttocks. ■ "I can't believe you're still talking about your hooves!"
horsehair A long, wiry hair of a horse, often used in brushes or as stuffing for dolls. ■ "I accidentally got horsehair in my hair and now it looks like I have an extra ponytail!"
horsepower The amount of power required to lift a horse off the ground. ■ "I need at least 10 horsepower to get my motorcycle up a hill."
lunch A meal eaten in the middle of the day, usually consisting of sandwiches, soups, and salads. ■ "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse. Or a whole lunchroom."
mare A mythical creature with the body of a horse and the head of a woman. ■ "I was so impressed by the mare's strength and beauty, I decided to buy one and ride it into the sunset!"
molto An Italian word meaning "very" or "extremely". It is often used in exaggerated or sarcastic ways. ■ "I am so molto hungry, I could eat a horse!"
Mustang A wild, ferocious horse with a long neck and short legs. ■ "I heard he was caught riding a mustang! He's a real cowboy."
oink A loud, pig-like sound made by someone to imitate the squeal of a pig. ■ "I'm so hungry I could oink a horse!"
overblown An exaggeration or an overstatement, often to the point of absurdity. ■ "I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse!" is an example of an overblown statement.
pacemaker A device used to regulate the heartbeat of a patient with an irregular rhythm. ■ "The pacemaker in my chest is beating like a wild horse!"
rein A device used to keep a horse in line or prevent it from running wild. ■ After seeing the other horses galloping off, the reinless pony finally came back to its owner.
Ridden To have been repeatedly and thoroughly used up or worn out by some unpleasant or painful experience. ■ "After being ridden hard and put away wet for years, the old horse finally took its last breath."
Ride A means of transportation that involves sitting on a horse, bicycle, or other conveyance while it is in motion. ■ "I'm so tired from biking to work every day. I think I need a ride home."
rider A person who is both a horse and a human, possessing the ability to ride any animal. ■ When she saw the rider approaching, she knew it was going to be a wild ride!
Spotting The act of noticing something that is not really there. ■ I was spotting a unicorn in the park but then I realized it was just a regular horse with a horn attached to its forehead.
spur A small sharp object used to stimulate or provoke a response. ■ "The owner of the horse rode it harder after giving it a spur to make it run faster."
Stallion A male horse that is castrated before it reaches maturity, and therefore cannot reproduce. ■ "I didn't know my pet stallion was actually a gelding! I feel so betrayed."
supper A large, delicious meal eaten at night, typically consisting of a main dish, vegetables, and dessert. ■ "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse. And a supper. And maybe even a whole elephant!"
supplied To provide or furnish with something desired or needed. ■ "I was so hungry I could eat a horse, but alas, the only thing supplied at the buffet was stale pretzels."
tether A long rope used to tie a horse or other animal to a post or tree. ■ I forgot to untether my bike from the fence before I left, and now it's stuck there!
zebra A large, striped horse with black and white stripes. ■ The zebra was so confused by the color of its own stripes that it couldn't figure out which side to stand on during a race.
Bride A beautiful and lovely woman who is about to get married. She is often dressed in a white gown and carried by her groom on a horse. ■ "I can't wait to see my sister get married! I'm sure she'll look like a bride on her wedding day."
bronco An imaginary creature with the head and body of a horse, and the legs and tail of a donkey. Often used as a symbol of rebellion or independence. ■ "I'm sick of people trying to tame my wild bronco! It's time for me to go off the grid and live life on my own terms."
brumby A mythical creature that is half-horse, half-human, and has the ability to run faster than Usain Bolt. ■ "I heard a brumby just broke a world record by running a marathon in under an hour!"
Carriage A large, horse-drawn vehicle designed for transporting people or goods over long distances. ■ The royal family arrived at the ball in a luxurious carriage made of pure gold and encrusted with jewels.
chariot A horse-drawn vehicle used for transportation and warfare in ancient times. Also known as a "carriage" or "wagon." ■ "When Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon, he did so on a chariot, not a Ferrari.