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Which horse breeds are classified as warmblood?
The Friesian breed is allowed to have any color other than black.
False
What is the maximum height for miniature horses?
34 inches or 8 hh 5 inches
The ____ is a Spanish breed of horse known for its abundant mane and tail hair.
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Match the following horse breeds with their characteristics:
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Which horse breed originated from Turkmenistan?
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The Tennessee Walking Horse is known for its natural gait, referred to as the running walk.
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What is a key feature of the Belgian(Brabant) breed?
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What is hippocamping?
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What was the purpose of using horses in ranching?
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Which of these joints is equivalent to the human knee?
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Miniature horses are often used as guides due to their excellent eyesight.
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The withers is the location of the scapula.
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What are the advantages of using mules for packing?
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What is the main area of the horse that includes the rib cage?
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The earliest horse sport in the Philippines was _____ .
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Which of the following riding types focus on judging the rider's form?
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The highest point of the horse where height is measured is called the ______.
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Match the following horse racing types with their descriptions:
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What is a 'hand' in measuring horses?
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Rodeos are considered horse sports.
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At what age do permanent central incisors emerge in horses?
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What is the primary focus of reining?
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What color is dominant in horses?
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Which marking extends beyond the hock joint?
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The rider in harness racing is called the _____ .
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Team penning involves sorting cows from a herd and penning them in a paddock.
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Gray horses have a coat that is purely black.
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A flat, hairless area on the inner leg of a horse is referred to as a ______.
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What is a sock in equine terms?
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What is a foal?
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A mare is a female horse that is 3 years or older.
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What is the measurement unit for a horse's height in the United States?
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What is a broodmare?
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A gelding is a male horse that has not been castrated.
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A __________ is a horse that is less than two years old and greater than one.
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What does 'balk' mean in equestrian terms?
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What is the primary purpose of light horses?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What is a farrier responsible for?
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What does 'floating' refer to?
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What term describes a horse with unknown lineage?
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Feral horses are wild horses that were always wild.
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What historical significance do horses have in agriculture?
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Study Notes
Equine Terminology
- Foal: A horse under one year of age; a young horse that is not yet weaned, often referred to as a colt (male), gelding, or filly (female).
- Mare: A female horse aged three years or older, allowed to mate or conceive at this age; in thoroughbreds, referred to as a mare at four years.
- Colt: A young male horse.
- Gelding: A male horse that has been castrated, typically before reaching sexual maturity.
- Stallion: An uncastrated male horse aged three years or older, used for breeding.
- Broodmare: A female horse kept for breeding purposes, either pregnant or with a foal.
- Barren: A non-pregnant female horse that is intended for breeding.
- Yearling: A horse aged between one and two years old.
Horse Measurement
- Hand (hh): Measurement unit for horse height; one hand equals 4 inches (10.16 cm).
Horse Breeds and Types
- Light Horses: Range from 12 to 17.2 hands in height, weighing 900 to 1400 pounds, used for riding, driving, showing, and racing.
- Draft Horses: Stand between 14.2 to 17.2 hands tall and weigh over 1400 pounds, typically used for heavy work or pulling.
- Ponies: Measure 14 hands and 2 inches or less, weighing between 500 to 900 pounds, often used for entertainment or lighter tasks.
- Warmblood: A term applied to certain horse breeds known for their strong temperament and competitiveness, including Arabians and Thoroughbreds.
- Cold Blood: Refers to heavier European horse breeds, including draft horses, known for their docile nature.
Horse Training and Care
- Breaking In: The process of training a horse to be ridden, including acclimating them to tack.
- Groom: A person who cares for horses, also known as SOTA.
- Farrier: A specialist who manages hoof care, including trimming and shoeing.
- Floating: A dental care process involving filing down sharp edges of horse teeth.
Equine Health and Behavior
- Sound: A term indicating a healthy horse without physical flaws or injuries.
- Balk: When a horse stops short and refuses to proceed, often due to fear, pain, or disobedience.
Equine Evolution
- Eohippus: Recognized as the dawn horse, smaller than a dog, existed around 30,000 B.C.
- Pliocene Epoch: Period when Pliohippus emerged as the first one-toed horse.
Domestication and Historical Use
- Domestication of horses began around 30,000 B.C., indicated by cave paintings such as those in Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc and Lascaux Caves.
- Historical roles of horses included transportation, warfare, and agricultural work, significantly shaping human civilization.
Horse Tack and Equipment
- Horse Collar: Developed to harness horses for pulling weight; evolution included variations such as yokes for oxen.
- Saddle: Early saddles date back to around 500 B.C. in China, evolving in design to improve rider stability.
Equine Uses in Agriculture
- Horses have played a central role in agriculture for at least 10,000 years, serving as the primary labor force for tasks like plowing and wagon pulling until the 20th century.
Competition and Activities
- Dressage: Evolved from military cavalry training in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- Eventing: A three-day test assessing precision and performance in various disciplines.
- Packing and Ranching: Mules are the preferred pack animals due to their intelligence and agility; various ranch tasks involve herd management using horses.
Final Notes
- Feral: Refers to domesticated horses that now roam freely.
- Zebroid: A hybrid offspring of a zebra and a horse, commonly known as "zorse."
- Jockey: A professional horse rider, especially in racing, ideally weighing around 50 kg.
- Bishoping: An unethical practice of altering a horse's teeth to falsely represent its age for market purposes.### Pulling Contests and Draft Horses
- Utilized by the Forest Service for transporting goods in remote areas.
- Draft horses exemplify teamwork in pulling contests.
- Draft horses historically served in military capacities and for recreational hunting trips.
Equine Assisted Therapy
- Aids children with mental or emotional disorders, enhancing confidence and self-esteem.
- Beneficial for children with ADD and encourages participation in autistic children.
Entertainment and Horse Sports
- Horse racing and events date back to Ancient Greece (648 B.C) and gained popularity worldwide by 200 A.D.
- Ancient Rome (416 B.C) attracted up to 10,000 spectators for horse events.
- Jousting tournaments became popular in Europe around 1066.
- Rodeos in the American West represent both sport and cultural tradition.
Horse Racing in the Philippines
- Cultural motifs appear in traditional horse blankets, like the Itneg's and Kalinga's designs.
- Manila Jockey Club established in 1867, driving the popularity of flat racing.
- Flat racing involves completing oval tracks with jockeys performing in counterclockwise direction.
- Juego de Anillo reflects traditional Iberian influences adapted in local fiestas.
Types of Horse Racing
- Thoroughbred Racing: Most popular in the Philippines focusing on speed and stamina.
- Harness Racing: Involves standardbred horses racing while pulling sulkies at specific gaits (trot or pace).
- Steeplechase: Horses jump over obstacles while racing; it is visually dramatic and thrilling.
Different Riding Styles
- Dressage: Focuses on horse and rider precision and graceful movements; high dress code is required.
- Show Jumping: Involves navigating fences quickly with minimal errors, often using warmbloods for their temperament and jumping ability.
- Saddle Seat: Prioritizes horse's high action; allows comfortable riding position.
- Western Riding: Originated from cowboy techniques; focuses on handling and showcasing the horse’s qualities.
Western Riding Events
- Gymkhana: Includes timed events like barrel racing and pole bending, reflecting heritage working with cattle.
- Cutting: Aims to separate cattle from a herd quickly; judged on speed and effectiveness.
- Reining: Judges maneuver execution with grace, sometimes synchronized with music.
Trail Class and Other Activities
- Trail courses simulate real-life scenarios requiring obedience and skill, enhancing rider and horse communication.
- Hippotherapy offers therapeutic benefits through horseback riding.
- Mounted police patrols integrate horse riding into law enforcement.
Horse Anatomy Terms
- Forearm: Front leg area between the knee and elbow.
- Hock: Similar to the human knee; large joint on the horse's hind leg.
- Cannon Bones: Mid-portion of the leg between knee and fetlock; known as the "shin."
- Withers: Tallest part of the horse used for height measurement.
- Muzzle: Composite area including the chin, mouth, and nostrils.
Gaits and Movements
- Horses exhibit various gaits: trotting (diagonal legs) and pacing (lateral legs).
- Successful performance in horse shows emphasizes the horse's willingness and responsiveness to rider commands.
- Poll: Connection point of the horse's neck and head, significant in equine anatomy.### Horse Anatomy and Measurements
- Throat latch: Part of a harness, sometimes refers to the throat area.
- Chestnut: A flat, hairless area located above the knee on a horse's inner leg, acting as a callus.
- Ergot: Callosity on the back of a horse's hocks.
- Gaskin: Muscular area between the stifle joint and hock joint on a horse’s hind leg.
- Heart girth: Measurement around the chest used to estimate weight alongside body length from the shoulder to the buttock.
- Wither height: Measurement from the withers to the hoof while the horse is on flat ground.
Age Estimation Using Dental Structure
- Central incisors (pincers/nippers) are key for determining horse age.
- Temporary teeth emerge in stages:
- Central: Birth to 10 days.
- Intermediate: 4 to 6 weeks.
- Corners: 6 to 10 months.
- Permanent teeth:
- Centrals: 2.5 years
- Intermediates: 3.5 years
- Corners: 4.5 years
- Canine teeth appear between 4-5 years; tooth wear observed at 6 years.
Body Markings and Coloration
- Various markings include:
- Star: White forehead marking.
- Snip: Muzzle marking.
- Blaze: Prominent white marking between the eyes.
- Baldface: Extends to the eyes, often accompanied by blue eyes.
- Sock/Fetlock: White patches above the fetlock.
- Boot: Extends beyond the fetlock but below the knee or hock.
- Dorsal stripe: Black stripe along the spine, common in wild horses.
Coat Colors
- Black: Dominant (eumelanin); Red: Recessive (pheomelanin); White: Absence of pigment.
- Bay: Light to dark brown with black points.
- Buckskin: Yellow/gold body color with black points, lacks a dorsal stripe.
- Roan: Mixture of white hairs with any base color.
- Palomino: Golden yellow body with white mane and tail; Cremello: Cream-colored coat with blue eyes.
- Dun: Coat color dilution with primitive markings.
Breed Characteristics
- Cold blood: Heavy, calm horses; includes draft breeds like Belgian.
- Warmblood: Light to medium breeds suitable for riding.
- Miniature horses: Maximum height of 34 inches, not a specific breed.
- Thoroughbred: Known for racing; originated in Great Britain.
- Mustangs: Descendants of domesticated horses that now live in the wild.
- Paint horses: Recognized for their distinctive color patterns such as Tobiano and Piebald.
Additional Breeds and Their Traits
- Friesian: Black color only; long mane and tail.
- Appaloosa: Spotted horses brought by Spanish settlers to America.
- Arabian: Curved neck and concave nose; known for endurance.
- Clydesdale: Cold blood, distinctly large breed.
- Knabstrupper: Spotted breed from Denmark; very distinctive appearance.
Practice Tips
- Practice identifying markings, colors, and breed characteristics through visual examples.
- Use hands as a measuring tool for horse height: One hand equals 4 inches.
- Familiarize with the stages of tooth emergence and wear for accurate age determination.
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This quiz covers essential terminologies and concepts related to equine production and health management. It includes definitions of young horses, mature animals, and other important terms relevant to the field. Perfect for students and professionals striving to deepen their understanding of equine care.
