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Sides of the Horse
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Kelly Bell
Kelly's knowledge of horses grew in local 4-H and open shows competing in Western pleasure, Western equitation, English Pleasure, English Equitation, Trail, Showmaship and Halter classes. Kelly competed with two horses over her showing career; a sorrel Quarter Horse mare, Double D Fashion and a Sorrel Overo Paint mare, Little Partee Sis. 
By Kelly Bell
Published on 05/12/2006
 

When working around horses, specific areas of the horse have specific names and terminology to identify these areas.

Sides of the Horse

When working around a horse, the right side of the horse is referred to as the far side or the off-side. The left side of the horse is referred to as the near side or the on-side.

Most activities (catching, mounting, saddling, leading, etc.) are done from the near (left) side of the horse.

The back of the horse is referred to as the hind quarters or the haunches. The hindquarters includes all parts of the horse behind and below the peak of the croup. The front of the horse is referred to as the forehand.