Horse Husbandry Flashcards
What is the name of the horse extinct ancestor?
Equus ferns
What type of feeders are horses?
Trickle feeders (16 hours/day)
When are flat racing and jump racing in season?
March - November
All year round
How are horse heights measured?
In hands (10cm)
Feet trimmed
No shoes
From wither to ground
At what age do horses get their full set of adult teeth?
7 years
What is a foal?
A horse less than 1 year old
What is a filly?
A female less than 3 years old or until she foals
What is a colt?
A male less than 3 y/o
What is a mare?
Adult female
What is a gelding?
Castrated male
What is a stallion?
Entire male
What is a yearling?
1 year old
What is a long yearling?
Between 1 and 2
What is the life expectancy of horses?
20-30
When is the breeding time for horses?
Spring
How long is the gestation period?
340 days
11 months
At what age are foals weaned?
4-8 months
What are hair whorls?
Unique hair patterns on the head
What is a pony?
Horse under 14.2 h
How much space is needed in a field per horse?
At least 1 acre
What are different types of horse housing systems?
American barn (individual stables) Open bar Tether stalls (no back end)
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using wood shavings instead of straw?
Less dust
More expensive
What is the deep litter system?
only removing faces when mucking out, using urine for warmth
How often do hoofs need picking
Daily and before exercise
How often do horses need trimming/shoeing?
6-8 weeks