horse characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
classification
A
class-mammalia order-perrisodactyla Family-equidae Genus-equus species-caballus
2
Q
mature male
A
stallion
3
Q
mature female
A
mare
4
Q
castrated male
A
gelding
5
Q
young male
A
colt
6
Q
young female
A
filly
7
Q
new born
A
foal
8
Q
act of giving birth
A
foaling
9
Q
birth weight (lbs)
A
100-120
10
Q
mature weight (lbs)
A
900-1100
11
Q
age at physical maturity (yrs)
A
4-5
12
Q
typical life span (yrs)
A
25
13
Q
growth rate
A
1.4 lbs/day
14
Q
age at puberty
A
12-18 months
15
Q
duration of estrus
A
5-7 days
