Countries
What country has the most horses?
US (10 million)
What percentage of the horse owners report recreational riding?
85%
What act made it illegal to hunt wild horses from the air and vehicles on federal land?
Wild Horse Protection Act
How long do horses graze for a day?
10-17 hours
Horse hand (4 in)
What country has the most donkeys?
Ethiopia (7.5 million)
What percentage of horse owners report competition?
30%
What act made wild horses federally protected by Bureau of Land Management?
Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act
What type of roughage is very important in a horse's diet?
High quality (1% of bodyweight is consumed)
What are the 3 primary body types?
Ponies, light breeds, heavy breeds
What country imports the most horses?
Italy
Besides show and pleasure, what is another example of usage for horses?
Work, racing, companionship, meat, transportation, milk, service, military.
How many wild horses lived sustainably with wildlife and livestock?
2023 count - 82,000 ish
What sickness has symptoms of abdominal pain and can be fatal?
Colic
Looking at their teeth
What country exports the most horses?
Argentina
What is the name given to the group of horses that aided US military when they entered Afghanistan and needed transportation?
How many wild horses are in holding facilities?
Over 60,000
What injury is caused by a high grain diet/lush pasture?
Founder/Laminitis
What are the considerations that need to be made when body condition scoring a horse?
Age, breed, structure
What country consumes the most meat?
China
What are some sports that use horses?
Dressage, show jumping, eventing, reining, rodeos, polo, etc.
How much does it cost to manage 1 wild horse per year?
$970
Can feeding considerations be made on stereotypical behaviors?
Yes
Draw on the board the equine production cycle.
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