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The horse ran, usually in shock or fear. It means the horse (or the person if you're using it as an analogy) ran away quickly.

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The phrase "closing the barn door after the horse has bolted" means trying to fix a problem after the damage has already been done. It suggests that it is too late to prevent the negative consequences.

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How do you use 'bolted' in a sentence?

The horse bolted when it heard thunder.


What does the horse would have bolted mean?

well if a horse bolts it spooks or takes off meaning it runs, sometimes gallops, away from something it is scared of.


How could you use the word bolted in a sentence?

The horse bolted from the stable when he heard the loud noise.


What rider was killed at the TT after colliding with a horse?

Gene McDonnell in 1986 a rescue helicopter frightened a horse which bolted into McDonnells path.


What does close the gate after the horse has bolted mean?

It means the same thing as "too little, too late". Something has already occurred so taking preventative action has no meaning.


What does the word bolted mean?

The word bolted means to be fast. (verb) Example: The boy bolted out of the room to get outside. It also means to be fast (secured by a bolt) Example: To keep the boy inside, the man bolted the door. Or held together by bolts. Example: The IKEA product was bolted together but fell apart when moved. Or ate really fast. Example: He bolted his supper because he was late for the game.


Should you stand in front of a horse if leading it?

No because it gets spooked or bolted you are going to be the first thing it hits. You should lead a horse from the near (left) side.


What is the hairy foot horse called not the Clydesdale?

If You mean the horse with the feathers, i think you mean a Shire horse.


Does it mean my horse is mad if it stomps its feet?

Horse stomp there feet when they get tried. This does not mean that your horse is mad at you.


What does dour mean in horse racing?

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What does the proverb when the house is burnt down you bring water mean?

'Closing the stable door after the horse has bolted.' Is another with the same meaning. Man collectively acts only after a disaster and rarely before to prevenyt it happening. also 'Too little, too late.'


When leading a horse do you walk derectly in front of it?

No you should always walk directly beside the horses left ear. ---------------- This is because if you were leading the horse and you were directly in front of it and it got spooked and bolted you could be trampled, resulting in you losing confidence in your horse and probably a large doctor bill.