When a horse jumps in fright, usually at a sudden movement or an unfamiliar object.[230]
• (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Shy
A horse spooking or becoming startled by a movement or object It may or may not include a sudden jump sideways, or bolting
responding to a sound, movement, or object by suddenly jumping to the side or running off. A horse that shies a lot is said to be