Evolution
What was the first horse ancestor
Eohippus, Dawn Horse, Hyracotherium
Should you wrap the lead rope around your fingers?
No
A baby horse is called a
foal
What genus are horses part of
Equus
Scientific name for domestic horse
Equus Ferus Caballus
Which ancestor had 3 toes in the front and back
Merychippus
Rather than sitting down near horses, you should
crouch down
At what stage do horses go through rapid growth
Adolescent/juvenile
What kingdom are horses part of
animalia
what is the scientific name for a doneky
Equus africanus asinus
Horses have what type of teeth
high crowned
Horses have a field of vision of how many degrees
350 degrees
Horses are considered yearling when they are...
older than 1 and younger than 2
What class are horses part of
mammalia
what is the scientific name for ALL zebras
equus quagga
What ancestor did zebras and donkeys break off at
Pliohippus
Where should you stand when leading a horse
between the head shoulder
Horses are considered senior after what age
15
Chordata means what
a spinal cord is present
most hybrids are what, meaning they cannot reproduce
sterile
What substance is in grass that helps grind down horses teeth?
Silica
What type of knot can you use to tie up a horse
daisy chain, quick release, slip knot,
Horses develop hooks on their teeth at what age
about 7 years old
What order are horses part of
perrisodactyla
a baby mule whose dad is a donkey and mom is a horse is a...
hinny