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I heard the expression "green horses" but I don't ...

I heard the expression "green horses" but I don't know what it means.

Is there some sport where they actually color horses green?

I really hope not... 


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This metaphor relates to the idea that a young tree is often called a green sapling. Young horses in training are called “green”. Whereas experienced horses are often referred to as “made”.


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"Green horse" is also a phrase you want to avoid when you're looking for a horse to buy, lol.


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Horses really aren't the color green, it just means they either have little to no training or they are not broke or never been ridden. right now i have a 3 yr old horse she is considered Green. The rider can also be called green if he or she is inexperienced. Hopefully you understand.

 

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Don't worry! Only nature decides the color of a horse. Its just a phrase. The "green saplings" is a perfect anaology. Just as many fruit are considered "green" when they're not ripe yet, just so a horse which is not considered trained is refered to as "green."


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Green broke means little experience undersaddle. Not for someone new to horses.


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