Equine Science Vocabulary Quiz
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What does 'equine' relate to?

  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Birds
  • Horses (correct)
  • 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?

    <p>immature male horse that cannot reproduce yet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a mare?

    <p>mature female horse that is four years old or older</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a stallion?

    <p>male stud horse for breeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a gelding?

    <p>castrated male equine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'sire' mean in equine terms?

    <p>father horse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'dam' refer to?

    <p>mother horse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a broodmare?

    <p>female horse used for breeding purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recipient mare?

    <p>mare that carries the child even though it is not its own</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A sound horse is unhealthy.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A lame horse is in good physical condition.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hock?

    <p>the joint in a quadruped's hind leg between the knee and the fetlock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the barrel of a horse?

    <p>middle of the horse; ribcage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the stifle on a horse?

    <p>spot on horse where a human knee would be</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the croup of a horse?

    <p>highest part of the rump of the horse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'withers' refer to on a horse?

    <p>behind the neck and between the shoulders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an equine chiropractor do?

    <p>specialize in treating horses in chiropractic needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a horse trainer?

    <p>person in charge of making sure the horse is race fit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an equine nutritionist do?

    <p>formulates concentration mixtures or analyzes horse's feeding program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a lab technician in the equine field?

    <p>works with veterinarians or other equine professionals researching and testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hot blooded horses are larger and gentler.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cold blooded horses have been bred for working and hauling.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Warm blooded horses are a mix of hot and cold blooded horses.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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