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Terminology And Breeds Flashcards

1
Q

How many inches are in a hand?

A

4

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2
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How many months is a weanling?

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3-6 months to 1 year

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3
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What is the term for a horse that one or both parents are mixed breeds?

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Grade

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4
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What are the breed characteristics of Arabians?

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Dished face, lifted tail, and usually a solid color

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5
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Where did thoroughbreds begin?

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England

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6
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Which breed originated in colonial America?

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American quarter horse

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What gait is a 2 beat lateral gait?

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Pace

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8
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Standardbred horses have what gait?

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Pacer or trotter

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9
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What gait do saddlebreds have?

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Rack

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10
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Where did the appaloosa originate?

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The Nez Perće Indians of Idaho

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11
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What are characteristics of an appaloosa?

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Striped hooves, mottled skin on flanks, muzzle, and around eyes, and whites on eyes naturally

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12
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Where did the Clydesdale originate?

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Scotland

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13
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What are the primary characteristics of the shire?

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Extremely large and prominent feathering

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14
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What is the primary color of a Percheron?

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Grey

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15
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What pony breed was historically used for fishing and farming?

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Shetland

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16
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What is the parentage of the ponies of America?

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A Shetland stallion and appaloosa mare

17
Q

How short does a horse have to be to be registered as a miniature horse?

A

34” or less at the wither

18
Q

Are spotted patterns acceptable for a miniature horse?

A

No

19
Q

What are the breed concerns of miniature horses?

A

Dental issues and dystocia

20
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What is a foxtrot?

A

A 4 beat, uneven gait walking in the front and trotting in the back

21
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What is a rack?

A

A 4 beat, animated and energetic gait

22
Q

What gait is 4 beats and can be held for long distances?

A

Running walk

23
Q

When was the aqha formed?

A

1941

24
Q

Which breed did not influence the thoroughbred?

A

Canadian pacer

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