as in horses
a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding
one of the more esteemed equines of modern times was the racehorse Seabiscuit
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Their horse-bit hardware gives them an upscale look that pairs well with work and casual outfits alike.—
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Visitors can attend shows for cattle, swine, goats, sheep, horses, donkeys and poultry.—
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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“Equines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equines. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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