Horse: The role of training and racing in horse breeding. The horse gaits Flashcards
1
Q
What is the goal of breeding a horse for training + racing?
A
Making a horse that is:
- Safe for humans
- Obedient
2
Q
More recent breeds of horse are used for…
A
- Sport
- Specialised job training
3
Q
Because horses are social herd animals…
A
They can follow a human leader
4
Q
As prey animals, it is important for horses to supress…
A
Fight or flight
i.e to trust humans
5
Q
At a young age, it is important for horses to be used to…
A
Human handling
6
Q
Ground training
A
- Obedience
- Vocal signals
- Strenghtens muscles
7
Q
Making a horse used to a saddle is known as…
A
“Breaking in”
8
Q
List the 4 natural gaits in the horse
A
- Walk
- Trot
- Canter
- Gallop
9
Q
Walk
A
4 beat @ 6.4kph
10
Q
Trot
A
2 beat @ 13kph
11
Q
Canter
A
3 beat @ 16-27 kph
12
Q
Gallop
A
4 beat @ 40kph
13
Q
Pace
A
Recessive lateral 2 beat gait
