Equine Science Vocabulary Quiz

Study Notes

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 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.

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.