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Keepers: fixed loops, used to keep
the ends of the straps of a bridle (or saddle) in place
Kicking Boards: wooden boards placed around the
inside wall of the stable up to a height of four feet. They can also be used
around the inside walls of both indoor and outdoor schools, and in this case
they are often much lower Kicking
Boots: felt boots
placed on the back feet of a mare before she is covered by a stallion. They
protect the stallion, should she kick him
Kiss: a smacking noise made with the lips, to cue
the horse to move forward also known as "clucking"
Knee Boot: leather or plastic device used to
protect knees from bruising each other as horse jogs or races
Knee: the carpal joint, between the radius and the
cannon of the foreleg
Knock-Kneed:
where the knees appear to bow in toward each other
Koumiss:
a drink made from fermented mare's milk
Kur: musical freestyle in dressage
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