Equine Flashcards
1
Q
Evolution of the horse
A
Reduction in number of digits, adaptation to change in forage availability, lenthening of legs, increase in size and complexity of brain
2
Q
What are the classification of the horse
A
Draft, light, and ponies
3
Q
Draft horse breeds
A
Shire, Belgian, Percheron, Clydesdale
4
Q
Light horse breeds
A
Arabian, thoroughbred, Morgan, American saddlebred, appaloosa
5
Q
How tall are draft horses
A
14-17 hands tall (hand=4 inches)
6
Q
How tall is a pony
A
less than 14 hands
7
Q
Breeds of ponies
A
Shetland, Welsh, Dartmoor
8
Q
What % of people in progressive societies use horses for recreation
A
80%
