Breeds
Name 3 of the 5 most popular horse breeds in the US
Thoroughbred, Standardbred, Appaloosa, Arabian, Quarter Horse
Point between the ears
Poll
How many inches are in a hand?
4in (10cm)
Name 2 products made from horse hair
Violin/Cello bows, paint brushes, furniture fabric, fishing line, jewelry, etc.
What is the 2nd most owned horse breed in the US?
Arabian
Joint above the hoof often with a tuff of hair on the back of the leg
Fetlock
What US state has the largest horse population?
Texas
True or False:
Horses have the largest eye of any land mammal
True
What is the cutoff height for an equine to be considered a pony?
14.2 hands
The solid part of a horse's tail
Dock
How long did the oldest horse live?
62 years
Name the 3 Olympic Equestrian events
Dressage, jumping, eventing
How did the Quarter Horse get its name?
It ran the 1/4 mile the fastest
Muscular part of the hind leg between the stifle and the hock
Gaskin
How long is the Kentucky Derby?
1.25 miles
Do female or male horses have more teeth? How many more?
Females have 36 and males have 40
Name at least 2 gaited breeds
Tennessee Walking Horse, American Saddlebred, Saddle Horse, Icelandic, Paso Fino, Walkaloosa, etc.
Callus on inner side of front legs
Chestnut
How far is a furlong?
1/8 mile (220 yards)
Name 2 annual equine vaccinations