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(F) BREEDS, BREED ASSOCIATION, COLORS & MARKINGS Flashcards

1
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What is a wild bay?

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A form of bay where the points are lower (only extend to the fetlocks) or are not as solid.

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What is the term for a trait commonly seen in Sabino’s where there is a light silver colored tail with the mane not usually affected?

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A Gulastra Plume

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Name three breeds that are primarily Sabino.

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The Gelderland, the Shire and the Clydesdale

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What is a rare pattern normally found in horses from

Argentina?

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Manchado

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What is the term for a blanket coloring that doesn’t have spots in it?

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Snowcap

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What is it called when a horse with the graying gene is born with white hairs already forming around their eyes?

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They are said to have “goggles”.

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What is the term for a gray horse with only white hair?

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Porcelain Gray

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What is the term for when the skin loses pigmentation around the thin-skinned areas?

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Pinkie Syndrome

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What are the five types of roans and their base coat colors?

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Red Roan-Chestnut; Bay Roan-Bay; Blue Roan-Black; Lilac Roan-Liver Chestnut; Honey Roan-Palomino or Blonde Sorrel

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10
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What is the Australian word for silver coloring?

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Taffy

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11
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What color eyes does the champagne horse have?

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Amber or hazel eyes

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12
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Name four champagne colors.

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Gold (chestnut base coat), amber (bay base coat), sable (seal brown base coat), and classic (black base coat).

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13
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What was a champagne mixed with a cream gene formerly called?

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Ivory champagne

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14
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What is a very rare color found only in certain families of Shetland Ponies; this color has the appearance of a silver dapple but the dilution affects only red pigment, resulting in an earthy, cool-toned beige-like brown?

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Mushroom

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What is a face marking similar to a blaze or bald face, except that the face has been recolored, similar to a reverse blaze?

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Badger face

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16
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What is the difference between ermine spots and distal spots?

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Ermine spots are tiny spots of dark color on a white coronet; distal spots are sots of dark color surrounded by white and occur above the ankle.

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17
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What is another name for Belton Spotting?

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Distal Spots

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18
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What are darker spots of color that vary in size from just a few white hairs to the size of a soft ball?

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Bend ‘Or Spots

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What are small white spots that occur on a horse at random?

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Birdcatcher Spots

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What are similar to birdcatcher spots, except larger, and can occur on gray horses?

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Tetrarch Spots

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What is another word for Tetrarch Spots?

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Chubari Spots

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22
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What are marble markings?

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White markings that start out on the spine and then radiate out in a giraffe-like pattern of angular circles

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23
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What is another name for marble markings?

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Giraffe Lacing

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24
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What is the term for when color is lost in the skin, normally around thin-haired areas?

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Vitiligo

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25
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What is a mix of white hairs with solid colored hairs, such as a gray just starting to gray out?

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Ticking

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26
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Name 7 primitive markings.

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Dorsal stripe, zebra stripes, zippers, cross, cobwebbing, dorsal barbs, neck striping or shadowing, mask, ear tips or edging, guard hairs, shoulder stripe, countershading.

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27
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What is the term for when an appaloosa’s spots are mottled in appearance?

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Moldy Spots

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28
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What is a lighter line of faded hair along the back of the leg?

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A Zipper

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29
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On Roan horses, what is the term for scars that grow back in the solid base coat color instead of Roan?

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Corn Spots

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30
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What is the purpose of the whorl on the horse’s flank?

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It is designed to efficiently shed water and alleviate discomfort since it is a sensitive area.

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31
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What are somatic mutations?

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Birthmarks

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32
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What are the acceptable coat colors for purebred Arabians?

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Bay, black, chestnut and gray

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33
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Name the horses that are most commonly regarded as the three most outstanding sons of Justin Morgan.

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Sherman, Woodbury and Bulrush

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34
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What is the American Quarter Horse’s greatest characteristic?

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It’s calm disposition.

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35
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Approximately how many racing Standardbreds are pacers?

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80%

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36
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Name three breeds that were c rossed to produce the Paso Fino.

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Andalusian, Barb and Spanish Jennet

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Name the three distinctive gaits of the Paso Fino.

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The Paso Fino, the Paso Corto and the Paso Largo

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38
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What breed is recognized as the strongest equine in relation to their body size?

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The Shetland Pony

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39
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Shetland Ponies may not exceed what height at the withers?

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42 inches

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40
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How are Shetland Ponies measured?

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in inches, not hands

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41
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What is the oldest small equine registry in the U.S.?

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The American Shetland Pony Club

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42
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What was the Hackney Pony originally known as?

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The Wilson Pony

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43
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Who is given credit for the original development of the Hackney Pony breed?

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Christopher Wilson

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By what name was the Welsh Pony previously referred to?

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Powis Horse or Rouncy

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45
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Who is considered the foundation sire of the modern Welsh Ponies?

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Dyoll Starlight

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46
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What is the height limit for the Section A Welsh Mountain Pony?

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Maximum 12 hands

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47
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What is the height limit for the Section B Welsh Pony?

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Maximum 13.2 hands

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What is the height limit for the Section C Welsh Pony or Cob Type?

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Maximum 13.2 hands

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49
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What is the acceptable height range for a Quarter Pony?

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Between 46-58 inches

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50
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Where did the Dales Pony originate?

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The eastern slopes of the Pennines Mountain Range

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51
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What is another name the Dales Ponies have also been called?

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Pennine Ponies

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52
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What ship’s shipwreck did the ancestors of the Chincoteague Pony survive?

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The Santo Cristo

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53
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What is a pony breed from the county of Devon in Southwest England?

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The Dartmoor Pony

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54
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Dartmoor Ponies are not to exceed what height?

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12.2 hands

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55
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What breed is believed to be Britain’s oldest pony breed?

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The Exmoor Pony

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56
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The modern Highland Pony is a descendant of what type of ponies?

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Crofter (farmer) ponies

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57
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What was the Galiceno formerly known as?

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Galicia Mountain Ponies

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58
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What are the four gaits performed by the Galiceno?

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The walk, trot, canter and running walk

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59
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What is the most important characteristic of Falabella horses?

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Pure historical Falabella ancestry

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60
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What are the five gaits of the Basuto?

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The walk, trot, canter, tripple and pace.

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61
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What is a Tripple?

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A fast, four beat gait that is similar to the Tolt

62
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How many breeds are native to Japan?

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8

63
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Hokkaido ponies are native to where?

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Japan

64
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Where did the Basuto originate?

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South Africa

65
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What is the most numerous of draft breeds in the united States?

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Belgian

66
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What classic draft breed is the most direct descendant of the “Great Horse” of medieval times?

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The Belgian

67
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Until the early 20th century, there were three similar types of Belgians. Name them.

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The Big Horse of Dendre, the Colossal Horse of Mehaigne and the Grey Horse of Nivelles

68
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Where, specifically, did the Clydesdales originate?

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The River Clyde area in Lanarkshire, Scotland

69
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What draft breed is descended from the Great Flemish Horse?

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The Clydesdale

70
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What is the name for the long hair that goes over the hooves of draft horses?

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The “spat”

71
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What are the specifications required for a Clydesdale in order to qualify for a Budweiser Clydesdale?

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The horse must be a gelding, at least 4 years old, stand 72 inches at the shoulder, weight between 1,800-2,300 pounds and have a bay coat, four white legs, a white blaze and a black mane and tail.

72
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From which two shires did the Shire Horse originate?

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Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire

73
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In other countries, what color is not acceptable for the Shire breed that is accepted in America?

A

Chestnut

74
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Who is the foundation sire of the Shire breed?

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The Packington Blind Horse

75
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In what two counties in England was the Suffolk developed?

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Norfolk and Suffolk

76
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Who is the foundation sire of the Suffolk?

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Crisp’s Horse of Ufford

77
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What colors are recognized by the Suffolk breed’s Stud Book?

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Chestnut only

78
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What was the only draft breed developed and selected exclusively for farm work?

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The Suffolk

79
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What was the foundation horse breed for the American Belgian?

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The Brabant

80
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Until about 1940, the American Belgian and what other breed were essentially the same breed?

A

The Brabant

81
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What are the seven colors of the Brabant?

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Bay black, bay roan, blue roan, strawberry roan, sorrel and occasionally gray.

82
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What was the Brabant called during the Middle Ages?

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The Flanders Horse

83
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Where was the Brabant developed?

A

Belgium

84
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How many horse breeds are native to Holland?

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One

85
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What are the recognized colors of the Friesian?

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Only black

86
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What are the two conformational types of the Friesian?

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Baroque and Sport Horse

87
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At harness events, Friesians are normally driven hitched to what type of vehicle?

A

A high-wheeled gig referred to as a “Sjees”

88
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What is a Friesian Quadrille?

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An impressive exhibition of eight traditional carriages that perform intricate maneuvers.

89
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What is the name for a Friesian breeding stock inspection?

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A Keuring

90
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What are the two foundation sires for the Gypsy Vanner Horse?

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Sonny Mays and The Coal Horse

91
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What are the recognized colors for the Gypsy Vanner Horse?

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Piebald, skewbald, blagdon (solid color with white splashed up from the underneath) and odd-colored

92
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Describe the coat color of blagdon.

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One of the recognized colors of the Gypsy Vanner Horse; solid color with white splashed up from the underneath

93
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What two countries did the Haflinger originate in?

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Austria and Italy

94
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What is the foundation sire of the Haflinger?

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Folie

95
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What are the seven different stallion lines of the Haflinger?

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A (Anselmo), B (Bolzano), M (Massimo), N (Nibbio), S (Stelvio), ST (Student), W (Willi)

96
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What breed is also known as Avelignese?

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The Haflinger

97
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The first Spotted Draft Horse was a cross between what two breeds?

A

A Spotted Moroccan Stallion and a Percheron Mare

98
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What was the first horse registered with the NASDHA?

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Pecos Chief

99
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What is the NASDHA?

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The North American Spotted Draft Horse Association

100
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Approximately how many Fjord Horses are brown dun in color?

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90%

101
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What is the rares Fjord Horse color?

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Yellow dun

102
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What is the name for the darker strip of hair in the middle of the mane of a Fjord Horse?

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The Midstol

103
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What is the name for the darker hair in the middle of the tail of a Fjord Horse?

A

The Halefjaer

104
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What is the term to describe small dark spots located right at the throatlatch?

A

Collar buttons

105
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What is a “tyger” spot pattern?

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Small round spots covering the body

106
Q

What is a castrated male donkey called?

A

A gelding

107
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What are the four sizes of donkeys?

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Miniature Mediterranean (36” and under), Standard (36” -48”), Large Standard (48” to 54” (jennets) or 56” (jacks)) and Mammoth Jack (54”/56” and over)

108
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What rare type of donkey is characterized by its huge head and ears and very thick, shaggy, curly black coat?

A

The French Poitou donkey

109
Q

Mules have a particular sport all their own called what?

A

The Coon Hunter’s Jump

110
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For how long can mules live?

A

Up to 50 years old

111
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How can mules and donkeys be distinguished from each other using their tails?

A

Mules have tails similar to horses and donkeys have a tail with a tuft of hair at the end of the tail

112
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What are the two names for a draft horse’s braided mane?

A

A Rolled Mane or Aberdeen Roll

113
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How do the number of flowers tied in the manes of draft horses vary between class types?

A

There are normally seven for halter classes and five for harness classes

114
Q

What is the term for a group of Brumbies?

A

A Mob or a Band

115
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Where did the Lusitano originate?

A

The Iberian Peninsula

116
Q

To what country is the Mangalarga Marchador breed native?

A

Brazil

117
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What are the two unique gaits of the Mangalarga Marchador?

A

The Marcha Picada and the Marcha Batida

118
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What is the difference between the Marcha Picada and the Marcha Batida?

A

The Marcha Picada is the lateral gait and the Marcha Batida is a diagonal gait

119
Q

What is the oldest registered horse breed in South America?

A

The Chilean Corralero

120
Q

To which countries are Criollo horses native?

A

Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay

121
Q

What has been the traditional favorite mount of the Spahi Cavalry?

A

The Moroccan Barb

122
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Where did the Abyssinian Horse originate?

A

Ethiopia

123
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Where did the Fleuve breed originate?

A

Sudan

124
Q

Where did the Poney du Logone or Poney Musey originate?

A

Chad and Cameron

125
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Where did the Darfur pony originate?

A

Sudan

126
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Where did the Marwari horse originate?

A

India

127
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What color is a disqualification for the Marwari breed?

A

Albino

128
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What is the Marwari’s natural pacing gait?

A

The revaal or rhewal

129
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In the Marwari, whorls in what specific location are considered bad luck?

A

Whorls below the eyes

130
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What are the four subspecies that are the forerunners of all hot bloods?

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Arabian, Anglo-Arabian, Thoroughbred and Caspian Horse

131
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Where did the Caspian Horse originate?

A

Iran

132
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Where did the Yakutian originate?

A

Siberia

133
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Where did the Yili originate?

A

China

134
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Where did the Yonaguni originate?

A

Japan

135
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Where did the Batak Pony originate?

A

Sumatra

136
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Where did the Java Pony originate?

A

Indonesia

137
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Where did the Sandalwood Pony originate?

A

Indonesia

138
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Where did the Tibetan Pony originate?

A

Indonesia

139
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Where did the Timor Pony originate?

A

Indonesia

140
Q

What are the three most common gaited breeds?

A

The Tennessee Walking Horse, the Rocky Mountain Horse and the Racking Horse

141
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The “chocolate horse” of fame is one of what two breeds?

A

The Kentucky Mountain Horse and the Rocky Mountain Horse

142
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What are the three distinctive gaits of the mountain breeds?

A

The trail walk, the show gait and the pleasure gait

143
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The Racking Horse is shown at what three gaits?

A

The show or trail walk, the slow rack and the fast rack

144
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What are the gaits of choice when showing a Paso Fino in a mixed breed class?

A

The corto and largo

145
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What are the gaits of choice when showing a Peruvian Paso in a mixed breed class?

A

The llano and the sobreandando

146
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What five primary divisions does the American Saddlebred compete in?

A

Three-gaited, five-gaited, fine harness, park and pleasure

147
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What are the two unique gaits of the Icelandic?

A

The tolt and the flying pace

148
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What is the primary racing gait of the Icelandic?

A

The Flying Pace

149
Q

What is the term for when the hair shafts are hollow and allow bands of light to enter and bend, causing a beautiful sheen?

A

Iridescence

150
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What are two other names for the “paw-prints” sometimes seen on Tobianos?

A

Ink-blots and cat-tracks

2017 HS Questions (12 decks)

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