Equine Term

Question 1

adult female equid that is over 3 years of age

Answer 1

Mare

Question 2

a mare whose specific use is for breeding

Answer 2

bloodmare

Question 3

a adult castrated male equid that is over 3 years of age

Answer 3

gelding

Question 4

an adult male equid that is over 3 years, not altered

Answer 4

stallion/stud

Question 5

a newborn equid that has not been weaned

Answer 5

foal

Question 6

an equid between 1-2 years

Answer 6

yearling

Question 7

a young equid that is between 6months-1 year

Answer 7

weanling

Question 8

an equid that is between 1-2 years, but closer to 2

Answer 8

long yearling

Question 9

a female equid under 3 years

Answer 9

filly

Question 10

a male equid under 3 years (includes altered and unaltered)

Answer 10

colt

Question 11

measurement in which you measure equids

Answer 11

Hand

Question 12

how many inches is one hand

Answer 12

4 inches

Question 13

an equid that will be taller than 14.2 hands when fully grown

Answer 13

horse

Question 14

an equid that will be 14.2 hands or shorter when fully grown

Answer 14

pony

Question 15

an equid that is not registered

Answer 15

grade

Question 16

classification of several equine breeds that were originally developed to haul wagons. tallest and over 16 hands high

Answer 16

draft

Question 17

front teeth bite onto something horizontal and suck. releases endorphines

Answer 17

cribbing

Question 18

doesn’t use stationary object to suck wind

Answer 18

wind-sucking