Across
- 2. Federal republic of fifty states (7)
- 7. Person deeply devoted to reading (8)
- 8. Building designed for housing equines (6)
- 11. Tallest living terrestrial mammal (7)
- 13. A rapid gait of a horse in which all four feet leave the ground in succession (7)
- 15. Protective curved fitting fixed to a horse’s hoof (9)
- 16. The selective removal of parts of a plant to encourage healthy growth or improve yield (7
Down
- 1. Designated period of leave (7)
- 3. Decomposed organic matter used as a nutrient-rich amendment for soil (7)
- 4. Systematic cultivation of plants (9)
- 5. Fermented grape beverage (4)
- 6. Offspring of one’s children (13)
- 9. A piece of horse tack used to control and guide a horse, typically attached to the bit (6)
- 10. A tall, annual plant characterised by large yellow inflorescences and heliotropic behaviour (9)
- 12. Working dog breed known for strength and alertness (5)
- 14. A handheld agricultural implement used for breaking up soil and removing weeds (3)