How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
Horse behavior — is best understood from the perspective that horses are prey animals with a well developed fight or flight instinct. Their first response to a threat is to flee, although they are known to stand their ground and defend themselves or their… … Wikipedia
Stable vices — are bad habits of equines, especially horses. They usually develop as a result of being confined with insufficient exercise. Vices can develop out of boredom or hunger, excess energy, isolation, and occasionally may be learned by observing other… … Wikipedia
Stable — Sta ble, n. [OF. estable, F. [ e]table, from L. stabulum, fr. stare to stand. See {Stand}, v. i.] A house, shed, or building, for beasts to lodge and feed in; esp., a building or apartment with stalls, for horses; as, a horse stable; a cow stable … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Stable fly — Stable Sta ble, n. [OF. estable, F. [ e]table, from L. stabulum, fr. stare to stand. See {Stand}, v. i.] A house, shed, or building, for beasts to lodge and feed in; esp., a building or apartment with stalls, for horses; as, a horse stable; a cow … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
stable lad — or stable lass noun Someone whose job is to look after the horses at a racing stable • • • Main Entry: ↑stable * * * stable lad UK US noun [countable] [singular stable lad … Useful english dictionary
stable boy — UK US noun [countable] [singular stable boy plural stable boys] a boy or man whose job is to look after horses in a stable Thesaurus: horse ridinghyp … Useful english dictionary
stable — Ⅰ. stable [1] ► ADJECTIVE (stabler, stablest) 1) not likely to give way or overturn; firmly fixed. 2) not deteriorating in health after an injury or operation. 3) emotionally well balanced. 4) not likely to change or fail … English terms dictionary
stable girl — UK US noun [countable] [singular stable girl plural stable girls] a girl or woman whose job is to look after horses in a stable Thesaurus: horse riding … Useful english dictionary
horse-boy — horseˈ boy noun A stable boy • • • Main Entry: ↑horse … Useful english dictionary
Horse care — There are many aspects to horse care. Horses, ponies, mules, donkeys and other domesticated equidae require attention from humans for optimal health and long life.Living environmentWorldwide, horses and other equids usually live outside with… … Wikipedia
