Cannon

The part of the hoof that connects the hoof to the pastern.

Canter

A pace of a horse between a trot and a gallop, with not less than one foot on the ground at any time.

Champagne

Yellowish coat with hazel eyes.

Charger

A medieval war horse

Cherry Bay

Coat color is a dark red, similar to cherry wood.

Chestnut

A reddish/yellowish brown with no black points.

Cob

Any horse of a short-legged, stout variety, with short legs, and a compact body, neck and back

Colt

A male horse under the age of 4.

Conditioned response

A predictable trained response to stimuli.

Conformation

The overall symmetrical arrangement of the horse. Ideal conformation will be determined by the discipline for which the horse will be used.

Copper Bay

Coat is a very red, almost copper color.

Coronet

White ring just above the hoof.

Coronet

The part of the hoof that connects the hoof to the pastern.

Corto

Smooth four-beat gait performed by Paso Finos. Similar natural four-beat gaits are found in breeds such as the Peruvian Paso. The corto occurs naturally, and is similar to the trot in speed. The largo is extended and high-speed, and the fino is very collected. This is the gait emphasized in high-level competition.

Cowlicks

Hair whorls that can occur on any part of the animal, but are mainly seen on the forehead and neck.

Cremello

Cremello is a color of horse consisting of a cream-colored body with a cream mane and tail.

Crest

The point on the neck where the mane grows out of.