A mechanical device which allows each horse to begin a race at the same time.

a mechanical device having partitions (stalls) for horses in which they are confined until the starter releases the doors in front to begin the race.

Partitioned mechanical device having stalls in which the horses are confined until the starter releases the stalls' confined front doors to begin the race.

A structure at the starting line of the race. The shell is "backed" into the starting gate. Once in the gates, the stern of the shell is held by a person who is lying on the starting gate, which ensures an even start. When the crew starts to race, the shell is pulled out of the "boat holders" hands.

Mechanical device with stalls for horses to stand in until the starter releases the doors in front to begin the race

The gate which horses are loaded into before a race and break from to begin the race.