Horse Breeds
breed is known for its spotted coat patterns
what is a appaloosa?
horses use this part of their body to swish away flies
what is the tail?
this piece of equipment goes in a horses mouth and is part of the bridle
what is a bit?
this is the slowest gait of a horse
what is a walk?
horses need this constantly available to stay healthy and hydrated
what is water?
tall,elegant breed often seen in the kentucky derby
what is a thoroughbred?
this part of a horses leg is similar to a humans fingernail and needs regular trimming
what is a hoof?
riders place this on a horses back before putting the saddle on
what is a saddle pad?
a two-beat gait that is faster than a walk but slower than a canter
what is a trot?
horses are naturally social and live in groups called this
what is a herd?
american breed is known for its smooth gait and is often used for trail riding
what is tennessee walking horse?
this area on a horses back should never be sat on without a saddle or pad
what is the withers?
these are used on a horses legs for protection when riding and jumping
what are boots or leg wraps?
this three-beat gait is commonly used in english riding disciplines
what is a canter?
this term describes when a horse uses its teeth to bite or chew on fences or stalls
what is cribbing?
known for their use in carriage services and parade horses
what is a clydesdale?
this long,flexible part of a horses face is sensitive and used for detecting objects
what is the muzzle?
this leather straps around a horses nose helps control its head movement
what is a noseband?
this four-beat gait is the fastest a horse can move
what is a gallop?
horses´ teeth continue to do this throughout their lives, which is why they need dental care
What is grow?
known for their sorrel color with white manes and originated from belgium
what is a belgian?
this organ is unique because it only works in one direction,preventing horse from vomiting
what is the stomach?
this type of saddle is commonly used for barrel racing an cattle work
what is a western saddle?
some horse breeds,like the tennessee walking horse, have this naturally smooth,four-bait gait
what is a running walk?
when a horse lays its ears flat against its head, it usually means
what is anger or aggression?