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By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com Guide to Horses since 2005

Horse Term of the Week: Gymkhana

Sunday April 16, 2006
A gymkhana is where many young horse owners get their first taste of competition on horseback. This word probably originated from the Hindi language and was picked up by the British soldiers stationed in India.

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