The breed which took up 75-85% of the total horses in the U.S.
Draft Horses
100
Have red bodies, tails, and manes; no black markings anywhere.
Chestnut
100
The body part of the horse is the highest point of the thoracic vertebrae; also used to measure the height of the horse.
Withers.
100
People who attend events, take lessons, ride for pleasure, or use horses for work.
General Public.
100
This discipline is a combination of three, Dressage, Cross-Country, and Show Jumping and takes place over a period of three days.
Three-Day Eventing
200
This breed can run up to 2 miles; also mainly used as race horses.
Thoroughbred
200
This color is when the horse is black all over.
Black
200
The bony prominence lying between the ears. Except for the ears, it is the highest point on the horses body when it is standing with its head up.
Poll.
200
Race tracks, coliseums, fair grounds, off-track betting parlors, etc.
Event Facilities
200
This event is mainly seen at Rodeo Events, but is also run on its own. The rider is required to ride a clover leaf pattern around three barrels.
Barrel Racing
300
This is the most numerous breed in the U.S.; work animal used on ranches.
Quarter Horse
300
A color of horses that ranges from reddish brown to very dark brown bodies; black mane, tail, ears, and lower legs.
Bay.
300
This body part is also known as the rump; it lies between the loin and the tail. When one is looking from the side or back, it is the highest point of the hindquarters.
Croup
300
Anyone who owns a horse that generates income from the general public.
Non-commercial Horse owners.
300
Also known as Stadium Jumping, in this event, horse and rider navigates a course of 12-14 jumps for a clear round and the best time.
Show Jumping
400
Developed to meet the need for a carriage horse and to be used in harness racing.
Standardbred
400
This color of horse is a dark-colored horse with lighter rings of graying hairs.
Dappled Grey.
400
The protruding part of the animal's head; includes the nose, mouth, and jaws.
Muzzle.
400
People who have horses who produce income from event facilities.
Primary Commercial Horse Owner
400
Competition in which horses are required to perform highly advanced maneuvers in a specific pattern; may be held alone or part of Three-Day Eventing.
Dressage
500
This breed was developed in the South; has 3 to 5 gaits and is used primarily as a pleasure horse.
American Saddlebred
500
This horse color is a golden, yellow, or tan shade with a flaxen or white mane and tail.
Palomino.
500
The joint between the gaskin and the cannon bone, on the hind legs.
Hock.
500
People who own horses that produce income from other horses owners.
Secondary Commercial Horse Owner (Breeders)
500
Competition in which horse and rider perform tasks such as sliding stops, spins, roll backs, and circle of different sizes.