Feather

[jac]

Hi . this is just an observation but I notice the use of the word "feathers" on Clydesdales and Shire legs. Over here in Scotland it is only ever refered to in the singular.. feather . The same applies to harness, it is never called harnesses.It is interesting to see the regional and national differences of names for horse items and diseases.

[J-L]

That's what we call it in Wyoming too jac. Always heard it like this; 'That horse sure has a lot of feather.'
It's always interesting to hear from our overseas friends.

[Patrick]

I'm usually a stickler for proper terminology. For example, it drives me wild when people confuse cattle for cows, or hens for chickens.
By my way of thinking, in some contexts, the usage of feathers isn't always wrong. "The feathers on that leg are matted." I've also heard feathering often used in place of feather.

[jac]

Hi Patrick.. Fair comment.I havent heard it that way over here,.. And what about 10 gallon milk cans being called "milk churns"Cheers
John

[Patrick]

Never heard that one, but then you guys do have bomber chutes, don't you, so who knows what else you'll come up with ?!
A coworker is from Kenya, and we've done this comparison before. Can't even remember half of what he talked about as different from here. Whenever someone has a laugh at his expense, he says that we're enjoying him. We really enjoyed him last week when someone brought in a whoopie pie, and he asked what it was. He's got that British composure, and tried very hard at keeping it.

[jac]

Hi Patrick.. Whats a bomb chute?? and come out with us for a few beers and watch the composure go west.

[near horse]

To Ireland?

[jac]

not Ireland...Scotland...
John

[Marshall]

Isn't Scotland the only British Isle?

[jac]

yes, but England will be alright when they get independence Marshall...
... Im only kidding before my English friends jump in...
John