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Landing Board

A horizontal surface that pigeons first land on before entering the loft (think: landing pad). [66] [ Pigeon ]

Lateral Sidepassing

Sidepassing is the learned act of walking sideways. Horses do not regularly side step they must be taught. If the horse proceeds to move in a diagonal direction (45 degrees from forward motion) then she can be said to be performing lateral sidepassing. [28] See also Regular Sidepassing. [ Equine ]

LD₅₀

The LD₅₀ test, in theory, is meant to determine how toxic certain chemicals can be towards humans. Animals are administered chemicals through various means until half of them die from exposure. LD₅₀ means Lethal Dose that kills half (50%) of the animals on whom it is tested. [50] [ Experimentation ]

Liberation

This is not the noble action one might normally have cause to think about. Liberation is the simultaneous release of the pigeons on race day so they will fly the extraordinary distances necessary for them to return home. [66] The pigeon’s flight to their home is considered the race. The bastardized term “liberation” is more akin to waving a green flag signaling the start of a race. [ Pigeon ]

Liberator

This is a euphemistic term for the individual that releases the pigeons for a race. [66] The pigeons aren’t really liberated as they must endeavor to return home only to be trapped and used again another day. [ Pigeon ]

Light Horse

A light horse is a type of horse larger than a pony and smaller than a draft horse. This medium sized horse weighs between 900 and 1200 lbs / 409 and 545 kg. [25] [34] [ Equine ]

Loft

A place where pigeons are kept. [66] [ Pigeon ]

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Posted/Updated: 7/09/04