Breeds Of Livestock (horses) Flashcards
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Palamino (United States)
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- any type of horse with golden body and white mane and tail
- used in events similar to quarter horse
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Percheron (France) [Draft]
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- breed of blacks and grays (half of each color)
- very active and light on its feet despite immense size
- considerable knee action
- bold trot, popular as show horse
- speed walk & freedom from feathering fetlock
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Shetland Pony (Scotland) [PONY BREED]
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- may be draft or light horse type
- maximum type of 11.2 hands
- strong, steady breed popular with children even though they are not always docile and easily managed
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Welsh Pony (Whales) [PONY BREED]
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- good riding horse with good disposition for children
- maximum height of 13.2 hands
- breed developed from Welsh Mountain Pony with strong influence from hackney
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Miniature Horse (Europe) [PONY]
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- breed developed as pets for royalty in 16th century
- Europe maximum height is 34 inches and may be any color
- registry was developed in U.S. in 1978
- should exhibit same physical characteristics of horse relative to body size