Equine Identification Flashcards
What breed is primarily used for racing due to its lean athletic build?
Thoroughbred
Thoroughbreds are built for speed and stamina.
What type of horse is commonly used in competitions?
Warmbloods
Warmbloods are medium build sports horses.
Name three breeds classified as working horses.
- Shire
- Percheron
- Clydesdale
These breeds are known for their strength and utility.
Which breed is known for endurance riding?
Arabs
Arabian horses are renowned for their stamina.
What color is described as brown with black points?
Bay
Bay horses have a distinctive color pattern.
What distinguishes a brown horse from a bay horse?
Lighter muzzle and flank
Brown horses have a lighter coloration in these areas.
What is a dapple grey horse?
A grey horse with lighter and darker spots
Dapple greys are often born in various colors.
What term describes a horse that is born white with pink skin and brown eyes?
White
White horses maintain their color throughout life.
What is the primary color of a chestnut horse?
Orange body and points
Chestnut horses have a distinctive reddish-brown color.
Fill in the blank: A roan horse has ______ hairs as a base color.
white
Roan horses have a mixture of white hairs with a base color.
What are the two types of colored horses mentioned?
- Piebald
- Skewbald
These terms describe specific patterns of color in horses.
What are ermine marks?
Black spots on white markings
These are typically found around the coronet band.
What is a Prophet’s thumb mark?
Natural dimple in muscle marked with a black triangle
This mark usually occurs on the neck.
What are whorls in horses?
Changes of direction of hair growth
Whorls can be simple or tufted and are used for identification.
Where are chestnuts located on a horse?
On the medial aspect of all four limbs
They are present above the knee in forelimbs and below the hock in hindlimbs.
What is the purpose of a horse’s passport?
Describes the animal and lists vaccinations
Passports are mandatory in the UK and Europe for identification and tracing.
What must horses have since 2009 in addition to a passport?
Microchip
Microchipping aids in identification.
What are the issues associated with horse passports?
- Confusing system
- Ignoring the system
- Failure to register death of horse
These issues contribute to difficulties in tracking horses.
What does the code for white markings include?
Outlined in red and hatched in red
The code allows for accurate identification of markings.
How are whorls indicated in horse markings?
By a black X
This indicates the start and finish of the whorl.
What marks are used to denote Prophet’s thumb marks?
Black triangle
This is a specific identifier for this type of mark.
How are ermine marks marked?
Marked in black
This provides a clear visual for identification.
