Horse: Technology of sport horse breeding. Traits, and genetic improvement of sport horses Flashcards

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Thoroughbreds and thoroughbred crosses are still bred for…

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Performance & Ability

Rather than appearance/pedigree

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In dressage, horses are bred for…

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  • Movement
  • Aesthetics
  • Elegance
  • Correctness of gaits
  • Good learning ability
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Steeplechase horse racing traits

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  • Precision riding with obstacles
  • Jumping ability
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3-day eventing horse trait

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All-rounder

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Endurance/hunting horse breed traits

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  1. Stamina
  2. Speed
  3. Agility
  4. Brainpower
  5. Strength

Over many terrains

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Western horse riding focuses mainly on which traits?

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  • Starting
  • Stopping
  • Turning
  • Agility
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The top overall traits which are bred for in horses

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  1. Temperament
  2. Movement
  3. Learning ability
  4. Conformation
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The main focus of sport horse breeding

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  • Prize money
  • Earnings
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Traits in sport horses are all…

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Polygenic/quantitative

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