Horses Flashcards

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Mule (Male Donkey )

A

is a jack ( male donkey)
Mare is a female horse

They’re highly effective, Can be used just as effectively as a horse.

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Hinney

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Is a stallion x
Is a Jennet

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3
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Hair coat Colors

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Gray , skin is black
Bay, Red body color, black mane & tail
Chestnut or Sorrel ; Mane and tail are a hue of red
Black
Brown
Roan; Mixture of white hair intermingled with dark hair

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4
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Walk

A

4- beat lateral gate

Both feet on one side strike the ground before the feet on the opposite side strike the ground

Left Hind
Left Fore

Right Hind
right fore

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5
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Running Walk

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Fast Walk of Tennessee walking horse

4 beat gait faster than walk

The hind foot oversteps the hoof print of the forefoot by 18in-50in

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6
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Trot

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2-beat diagonal Gate

Paired diagonal feet strike and leave the ground simultaneously

Between each beat all 4 feet are off the ground for a period of suspension

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7
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Pace

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2 beat lateral gait

Lateral limbs are striking the ground simultaneously

Between each beat all four feet are off the ground

NOT for riding but great for pulling a buggy

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