Anatomy
Coat Colors/Markings
Balance
Structural Correctness
Muscle
Quality
PRACTICE
100
The area between the withers and the loin. A short, strong _______ is ideal for balance and carrying weight.
Back
100
Any white marking on the forehead
Star
100
Proportionality: You should be able to draw ____ equally spaced circles on an balanced horse
3
100
_______ is defined as any deviation or fault in structure or function that will directly interfere wth the ability to perform as intended
Unsoundness
100
Muscle is judges by both Quality and quantity
1. _________ refers to the size of the muscles
2. _________refers how symmetrical the muscles are over the entire body
1) quantity
2) Quality
100
Quality is a combination of a horses: head, throatlatch, skin and coat, and ____________
bone structure
100
Halter Geldings
Official Placing: 3-2-1-4
Cut: 1-3-5
200
The highest point of the horses back, located at the base of the neck. Used to measure a horse's Height.
Withers
200
Fully white marked area extending from the coronet halfway up the cannon bone on either forelegs or hind legs
Sock
200
_______: evaluated from the poll to the tail head
Top line
200
From each view (side/ hind) you should be able to draw a ___________ down the horse to the hoof
straight line
200
generally, _______ muscling is preferred over _______ muscling in all breeds
more, less
200
the ______ should be symmetrical, showing little to no excess tissue, with ears being short and alert.
Head
200
Yearling Quarter horse fillies
Official Placing: 2-3-1-4
Cuts: 4-3-2
300
The point at the top of the horses head, right between the ears. It helps with flexing and headset
Poll
300
Body color is golden yellow; mane and tail is white
Palomino
300
Shoulder: Should have a _______________ slope
45-50 degree
300
Structural correctness is evaluated from the side view as well as the 1)_____ and 2)_____
1.front, 2.rear
300
The ______ view includes the Shoulder, forearm, loin and hip
The ______ view includes the stifle and gaskin
Side, hind
300
a clean, refined _____ will allow a greater degree of flexion at the poll as well as the ability to take in more air through the trachea
Throatlatch
300
Official placing: 4-2-3-1
cuts: 4-2-1
400
The long bone below the knee (front) or the hock (hind). Strong ______ supports weight and reduce injury risk.
Cannon bone
400
More or less uniform mixture of white and red hairs on the body, but red on the head and lower legs
Red Roan
400
Adequate capacity through the ________ is needed for the intake of air during exercise
Heart Girth
400
Pigeon-toed
400
In the shoulder muscle, along with being large and prominent it, should also blend smoothly into ________
the barrel
400
Skin and coat: a high quality horse will appear healthy, ______ and smooth with little blemishes
shiny
400
Quarter Horse Mares
Official Placing:4-1-3-2
Cuts: 3-2-2
500
The sloped area between the feetlock and hoof. Correct angle helps absorb shock and creates smooth movement.
Pastern
500
Body color reddish or copper-red; mane and tail usually same color as the body
("_____" applies to stock breeds; genetically they are the same as chestnuts)
Sorrel
500
Back :Extends from the 1) ________ to the 2)_________ and should be short relative to the underline.
withers, loin
500
Cow-Hocked
500
A ________ of the chest will be present on a well- muscled horse
V- appearance
500
Bone Structure: The ______ should be free of swelling or puffiness
joints
500
Official Placing: 3-2-1-4
Cuts: 1-1-2