Module 1: Introduction to the horse Flashcards

1
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What is hippo logy

A

study of the horse

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2
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what is hippophagy

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the eating of horse

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3
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what is the hippotipic curve

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the arc described by an involuntary dismount

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4
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hippotomy

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the dissection or anatomy of a horse

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5
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hippotherapy

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the use of horses in physical or mental therapy

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6
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hippodrama

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use of horses in on stage production

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7
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what is a horse

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domesticate vertebrate animal

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8
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what is the order of a horse and what three families are in it

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perissodactyla
- equidae
- rhinocerotidae
- tapiridae

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9
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what classifies a perissodactyla

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odd toed, non ruminant ungulate

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10
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what is the classification of a horse

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equidae equus

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11
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what is mesaxomic

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walk on single central digit (hood)

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12
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what is a quadruped

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4 legs

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13
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what country has the highest population

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USA, Mexico, Brazil, Mongolia and china

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14
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what countries have the top horse / person ratio

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Mongolia 66/100
iceland 24.5/100
uruguay 12/100

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15
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what countries have the top horses per square kilo

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Sierra Leone - 6
Cuba - 5.9
El Salvador - 4.6

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16
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what % of the worlds equids are working in developing countries

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90%
1. agricultural labour
2. little to no international trade
3. major animal welfare issues

17
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what are the remaining 10% of horses used for

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recreational, sport, and racing of the developing world

18
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what are the two components of the horse industry

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  1. the core
  2. support
19
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what is the core

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  • driven by ownership and/or use
20
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how can horses be supplied

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  1. supplying horses - breeders, horse dealers, auction houses
    - lease or rental
    - breed associations
21
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how are horses used

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  1. riding and driving
    - trainers
    - instructors or coaches
    - competition/ events
    - tourism
22
Q

what is goods and services

A

a type of support
- feed and care
- research and journalism

23
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what are examples of care providers

A

vet
farrier
physiotherapist
boarder
message therapist
rehabilitation therapist
chiro
dentist

24
Q

what is the global horse industry

A

predominant role of horse changed from work and transporting supporting economic activity to entertainment sector

25
what are major issues in the GHI
- slaughter - welfare - international movement - disease risk
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why are thoroughbreds a large part on international movement
International racehorse organizations - facilitates movement of horses between countries - oversee regulations governing races and the care of racehorses - establish methods for evaluating horses racing in different countries
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why do racehorses travel
competition, breeding and changing ownership
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what role does canada play in the global race horse industry
1. canadian horses racing in other countries 2. foreign-owned racehorse competing in canada 3. canadian - bred horses exported to other countries and vice-versa 4. canadian genetics contributing to world populations
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what are the potential negative effects of temporary movement of horses for competition
stress quarentine both ends climate/ humidity change
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what are the top three countries in horse expenses
Ontario, BC, Quebec, PEI and Alberta
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what are some challenges to expansion in canada
-serious financial and time commitment required -shortage of knowledge professionals -public perception of welfare infringement
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what are the top provinces in horse population
Alberta, Ontario, Sask, Quebec, BC and manitoba
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what are some noticeable industry trends
- increase number of horse owners - increase in sask horse federation - non owning riding increase -increase in children competing - decrease in number of competitions - decrease in number of lesson horses