Equine Flashcards
1
Q
mature male
A
stallion
2
Q
mature female
A
mare
3
Q
castrated male
A
gelding
4
Q
young male
A
colt
5
Q
young female
A
filly
6
Q
offspring
A
foal
7
Q
parturition
A
foaling
8
Q
how do you measure a horse?
A
hands (1 hand = 4 inches); ground to withers
9
Q
types of horses (function and temperament)
A
- draft = cold blooded
- light = hot blooded
- gated = hot blooded
- warm bloods = warm blooded
- ponies = hot and cold blooded
10
Q
are equids horses?
A
no
11
Q
describes draft horse:
A
- used to pull or haul
- 10-19 hands
- up to 3,000 lbs.
- heavy boned
- large framed
- power
- forward movement
12
Q
describe light horse:
A
- bred for riding (speed, agility, endurance)
- 14.3-17 hands
- 1,000 - 1,500 lbs.
13
Q
what are some examples of light horses?
A
quarter horse, thoroughbred, Arabian
14
Q
describe gated horse:
A
- light horse
- bred for “smooth movement”
15
Q
what are some examples of gated horses?
A
American Saddlebred, Tennessee Walking Horse, Standardbred
