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What does 'equine' relate to?
What is a foal?
young horse up to one year old
What is a filly?
immature female horse with no foal
What is a colt?
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What defines a mare?
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What is a stallion?
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What is a gelding?
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What does 'sire' mean in equine terms?
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What does 'dam' refer to?
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What is a broodmare?
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What is a recipient mare?
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A sound horse is unhealthy.
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A lame horse is in good physical condition.
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What is a hock?
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What is the barrel of a horse?
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What is the stifle on a horse?
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What is the croup of a horse?
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What does 'withers' refer to on a horse?
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What does an equine chiropractor do?
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What is the role of a horse trainer?
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What does an equine nutritionist do?
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What is the role of a lab technician in the equine field?
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Hot blooded horses are larger and gentler.
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Cold blooded horses have been bred for working and hauling.
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Warm blooded horses are a mix of hot and cold blooded horses.
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Study Notes
Equine Vocabulary
- Equine: Related to horses or the horse family.
- Foal: A young horse, typically under one year old.
- Filly: An immature female horse without a foal.
- Colt: An immature male horse that is not yet capable of reproduction.
- Mare: A mature female horse aged four years or older.
- Stallion: A male horse that is used for breeding purposes.
- Gelding: A male horse that has been castrated.
- Sire: The father horse.
- Dam: The mother horse.
- Broodmare: A female horse designated for breeding.
- Recipient Mare: A mare that carries and gives birth to a foal that is not her own.
- Sound: A term describing a healthy and undamaged horse.
- Lame: Indicates a horse with physical issues impacting its health.
- Hock: The joint in the hind leg of a quadruped, analogous to a human ankle.
- Barrel: Refers to the ribcage or middle section of the horse.
- Stifle: The area on a horse where a human knee would be located.
- Croup: The highest part of a horse's rump.
- Withers: The area behind the neck and between the shoulders of a horse.
Equine Professionals
- Equine chiropractor: Specializes in chiropractic treatment for horses.
- Horse Trainer: Responsible for preparing horses for races and training young horses.
- Equine Nutritionist: Focuses on creating dietary plans and analyzing horse feeding programs.
- Lab technician: Works alongside veterinarians and other professionals in equine research and testing.
Types of Horses
- Hot blooded horses: Smaller, speed-oriented breeds known for fine manes, coats, and tails.
- Warm blooded horses: A blend of hot and cold-blooded breeds, known for athleticism, strength, stamina, and ease of training.
- Cold blooded horses: Larger and gentler breeds, typically bred for work and hauling tasks.
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