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
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2
Q

More recent breeds of horse are used for…

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  • Sport
  • Specialised job training
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3
Q

Because horses are social herd animals…

A

They can follow a human leader

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4
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As prey animals, it is important for horses to supress…

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Fight or flight

i.e to trust humans

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5
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At a young age, it is important for horses to be used to…

A

Human handling

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6
Q

Ground training

A
  • Obedience
  • Vocal signals
  • Strenghtens muscles
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7
Q

Making a horse used to a saddle is known as…

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“Breaking in”

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8
Q

List the 4 natural gaits in the horse

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  1. Walk
  2. Trot
  3. Canter
  4. Gallop
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9
Q

Walk

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4 beat @ 6.4kph

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10
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Trot

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2 beat @ 13kph

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11
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Canter

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3 beat @ 16-27 kph

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12
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Gallop

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4 beat @ 40kph

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13
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Pace

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Recessive lateral 2 beat gait

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