Terminology And Breeds Flashcards
How many inches are in a hand?
4
How many months is a weanling?
3-6 months to 1 year
What is the term for a horse that one or both parents are mixed breeds?
Grade
What are the breed characteristics of Arabians?
Dished face, lifted tail, and usually a solid color
Where did thoroughbreds begin?
England
Which breed originated in colonial America?
American quarter horse
What gait is a 2 beat lateral gait?
Pace
Standardbred horses have what gait?
Pacer or trotter
What gait do saddlebreds have?
Rack
Where did the appaloosa originate?
The Nez Perće Indians of Idaho
What are characteristics of an appaloosa?
Striped hooves, mottled skin on flanks, muzzle, and around eyes, and whites on eyes naturally
Where did the Clydesdale originate?
Scotland
What are the primary characteristics of the shire?
Extremely large and prominent feathering
What is the primary color of a Percheron?
Grey
What pony breed was historically used for fishing and farming?
Shetland
What is the parentage of the ponies of America?
A Shetland stallion and appaloosa mare
How short does a horse have to be to be registered as a miniature horse?
34” or less at the wither
Are spotted patterns acceptable for a miniature horse?
No
What are the breed concerns of miniature horses?
Dental issues and dystocia
What is a foxtrot?
A 4 beat, uneven gait walking in the front and trotting in the back
What is a rack?
A 4 beat, animated and energetic gait
What gait is 4 beats and can be held for long distances?
Running walk
When was the aqha formed?
1941
Which breed did not influence the thoroughbred?
Canadian pacer
