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Diuretic given to horses to prevent exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH), which is bleeding from the lungs during intense exericse. Lasix, or furosemide, is indicated by an L in the racing program. Frankie Lovato Jr. and Dr. Erika Wierman explain how and why Lasix is used in racehorses in the accompanying video. Lovato also discusses the term bleeder with Dr. Wierman and research examining the effects of Lasix on horses. Video courtesy of Jockey World, a non-profit educational organization in horse racing created by Lovato and dedicated to providing reliable information, tools, guidance and resources, that include knowledge in health and safety, to anyone who wishes to pursue a career or develop a better understanding of the horse racing industry. Lovato in 2013 vowed to create 365 racing terminology videos for every day of the year in an effort to better educate racing fans and bring awareness to Jockey World.

Frankie Lovato Jr explains why a horse may need a layoff and what is considered just a break versus being a real layoff. He also shows how charts indicate that a horse has been laid off for an extended amount of time compared to just a short break. Accompanying video courtesy of Jockey World, a non-profit educational organization in horse racing created by Frankie Lovato Jr. and dedicated to providing reliable information, tools, guidance and resources, that include knowledge in health and safety, to anyone who wishes to pursue a career or develop a better understanding of the horse racing industry. Lovato in 2013 vowed to create 365 racing terminology videos for every day of the year in an effort to better educate racing fans and bring awareness to Jockey World.

Frankie talks about all the different ways the word lead and led is used in horse racing and in which ways you may hear each word said. Accompanying video courtesy of Jockey World, a non-profit educational organization in horse racing created by Frankie Lovato Jr. and dedicated to providing reliable information, tools, guidance and resources, that include knowledge in health and safety, to anyone who wishes to pursue a career or develop a better understanding of the horse racing industry. Lovato in 2013 vowed to create 365 racing terminology videos for every day of the year in an effort to better educate racing fans and bring awareness to Jockey World.

Retired jockey Frankie Lovato Jr explains the job of a lead pony on the race track, parts of the day lead ponies are most typically used, and the most common breeds of lead ponies. Lovato also discusses different parts of the world that utilize lead ponies and the role of their riders. Accompanying video courtesy of Jockey World, a non-profit educational organization in horse racing created by Frankie Lovato Jr. and dedicated to providing reliable information, tools, guidance and resources, that include knowledge in health and safety, to anyone who wishes to pursue a career or develop a better understanding of the horse racing industry. Lovato in 2013 vowed to create 365 racing terminology videos for every day of the year in an effort to better educate racing fans and bring awareness to Jockey World.

1) To help a jockey mount a horse. 2) A jockey having a mount. 3) Getting a horse into shape. Accompanying video courtesy of Jockey World, a non-profit educational organization in horse racing created by Frankie Lovato Jr. and dedicated to providing reliable information, tools, guidance and resources, that include knowledge in health and safety, to anyone who wishes to pursue a career or develop a better understanding of the horse racing industry. Lovato in 2013 vowed to create 365 racing terminology videos for every day of the year in an effort to better educate racing fans and bring awareness to Jockey World.

Frankie Lovato Jr. introduces the term leggings and their different uses. He explains the different types of leggings jockey's wear and discusses the reasoning for wearing certain types. Accompanying video courtesy of Jockey World, a non-profit educational organization in horse racing created by Frankie Lovato Jr. and dedicated to providing reliable information, tools, guidance and resources, that include knowledge in health and safety, to anyone who wishes to pursue a career or develop a better understanding of the horse racing industry. Lovato in 2013 vowed to create 365 racing terminology videos for every day of the year in an effort to better educate racing fans and bring awareness to Jockey World.

A measurement approximating the length of a horse, used to denote distance between horses in a race. For example, "Secretariat won the Belmont by 31 lengths." Accompanying video courtesy of Jockey World, a non-profit educational organization in horse racing created by Frankie Lovato Jr. and dedicated to providing reliable information, tools, guidance and resources, that include knowledge in health and safety, to anyone who wishes to pursue a career or develop a better understanding of the horse racing industry. Lovato in 2013 vowed to create 365 racing terminology videos for every day of the year in an effort to better educate racing fans and bring awareness to Jockey World.

A stakes race just below a group race or graded race in quality. In North America, a stakes race with a value of $75,000 or more available to all starters. Accompanying video courtesy of Jockey World, a non-profit educational organization in horse racing created by Frankie Lovato Jr. and dedicated to providing reliable information, tools, guidance and resources, that include knowledge in health and safety, to anyone who wishes to pursue a career or develop a better understanding of the horse racing industry. Lovato in 2013 vowed to create 365 racing terminology videos for every day of the year in an effort to better educate racing fans and bring awareness to Jockey World.

A dark chestnut colored horse.

Frankie Lovato Jr. explains what the term lock means in reference to race predictions. Also, he reminisces and tells a story of a memorable conversation he had at the Woodford Stakes. He also describes an alternate meaning of the word lock when discussing the horse.

Frankie Lovato Jr. explains the term lug and how it refers to the movement of the horse. He also explains the reasons why a horse lugs and the difficulties it creates for the jockey. Accompanying video courtesy of Jockey World, a non-profit educational organization in horse racing created by Frankie Lovato Jr. and dedicated to providing reliable information, tools, guidance and resources, that include knowledge in health and safety, to anyone who wishes to pursue a career or develop a better understanding of the horse racing industry. Lovato in 2013 vowed to create 365 racing terminology videos for every day of the year in an effort to better educate racing fans and bring awareness to Jockey World.

Retired jockey Frankie Lovato Jr. describes the two meanings of the word lunge in and out of horse racing. He describes the two types of exercise the term lunge refers to and the physical movement of the horse associated with the term. Accompanying video courtesy of Jockey World, a non-profit educational organization in horse racing created by Frankie Lovato Jr. and dedicated to providing reliable information, tools, guidance and resources, that include knowledge in health and safety, to anyone who wishes to pursue a career or develop a better understanding of the horse racing industry. Lovato in 2013 vowed to create 365 racing terminology videos for every day of the year in an effort to better educate racing fans and bring awareness to Jockey World.