Breeds Flashcards
Define a breed
A breed is defined as a group of animals within a species that have distinctive characteristics which are transmitted to their offspring
What are some distinguishing characteristics of a breed?
conformation, size, action, function, and color
natural selection
shaped by the environmental factors
artificial selection
shaped by human desires
What are the three main classifications of horse breeds?
light horses, ponies, and draft horses
Where did hot blooded horses originate from?
They stem from the eastern origins and include the Arabian, the Barb, and the thoroughbred
What breeds are in cold blooded horses?
Drafts
What is a feral horse?
A horse that was once domesticated before escaping into the wild again. American Mustang and Australian Brumby
What are some American Breeds of horses?
American Cream, Appaloosa, Missouri Fox Trotter, Palomino, Quarter Horse, Standardbred, Tennessee Walking Horse, POA, Chincoteaque
Andalusian
Originated in Spain and is descended from the Barb
What was the dominant breed brought by Columbus to America?
Andalusian
What are the characteristics of an Appaloosa?
Spotted coat pattern, visible white sclera in the eye, mottled skin, and striped hooves
What are the coat patterns of an Appaloosa?
Blanket, Leopard, Snowflake, Frost, and Marble
What is known as the world’s oldest breed of horse?
Arabian
Who first brought over the Arabian to America?
Homer Davenport
Arabians have how many pairs of ribs?
17
the Barb
Originated in Morocco and Algeria, on Africa’s Barbary Coast
What is the oldest breed of horse in England?
Cleveland Bay