Equine Industry Flashcards
What is the cut off height (At the withers) for a pony before it is considered a horse?
147 cm
What is a filly?
A female less than 3 years old
What is a colt?
A male less than 3 years old
What is the definition of a gelding?
A castrated male horse at any age
What are female and male horses over 3 years of age called?
Mares and stallions (If uncastrated)
What is the largest proportion of horses in Great Britain used for?
Pleasure
How is disease prevented in horses?
Vaccination, isolation and screening of new horses, management in groups, and awareness of disease vectors
What types of horses are predisposed to musculoskeletal concussive injury?
Those that participate in show jumping
When do flat racing horses begin racing?
2 year of age (Some want to start before then, as the developing skeleton supposedly becomes stronger this way)
How are horses classified in terms of their purpose?
Food animals
What percentage of horses travel at least once per week?
20%
How can activity-related injury be prevented?
Increase athletic fitness, proper shoeing and hoof care, screening for subclinical disease, and appropriate training facilities and surfaces
What is mud fever?
Dermatitis of the lower limbs
Why are ponies predisposed to becoming obese?
They are fundamentally insensitive to insulin
What do URT and LRT stand for?
Upper/Lower Respiratory Disorders
