Equine Terminology Flashcards by Weronika Wojnarowska

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Stallion

A

mature, intact male

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Mare

A

mature female

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Gelding

A

castrated male

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Stag

A

male castrated after puberty

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Foal

A

baby horse under 1 year

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Colt

A

intact male 3 years or less

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Filly

A

intact female 3 years or less

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Broodmare

A

mare used for breeding

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Foaling

A

birthing

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Yearling

A

horse over 1 year but less than 2

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Stud

A

male used for breeding

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Teaser

A

male pony or gelding used ti detect mares in estrus

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Near side

A

left side of horse

on side

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Off side

A

right side of horse

far side

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Draft

A

heavy horse

used for pulling

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Hands

A

horse height measurement unit

Q

1 hh is equivaent to how many inches?

A

4 inches

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Jack

A

male donkey

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Jenny

A

female donkey

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Mule

A

jack and mare hybrid

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Hinny

A

stallion and jenny hybrid

Q

Light horse height.

A

14.2-17 hh

Q

Light horse weight?

A

900-1400 pounds

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Pony

A

horse 14.2 hands or less

Q

Herd

A

group of horses

Q

What is a herd made up of?

A

stallion his mares and their foals

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Gait

A

speeds of a horse

Q

What are the four basic gaits?

A

walk, trot, canter, gallop

Q

Tack

A

equipment used on a horse

Q

Use for curry comb?

A

removed heavy debris

Q

Where should a curry comb not be used?

A

bony areas and face

Q

Stiff-Bristle/hard brush use?

A

remove heavy debris

Q

Where should a hard brush not be used?

A

face

Q

Soft brush use?

A

remove fine debris

shine coat

Q

Can a soft brush be used anywhere on a horse?

A

yes

Q

What is a hook pick used for?

A

clean hooves