Horse Breeds
This breed consists of wild horses, they have a strong build and can withstand harsh conditions
What is Mustang
The horse breed that's gray with spots
What is Dapple Gray
This horse parasite injects yellow eggs into the horses' fur, when those eggs hatch, they burrow into the skin
What are Botflies?
This is a white splotch of hair in-between the eyeballs
What is a Star
This piece is attached to the bridle and is in the horses' mouth, it is used for facilitating communication, controlling speed and direction.
What is a Bit
This horse breed is the oldest in the world, These horses are the foundation of many horse breeds
What is Arabian
This horse is tan with black legs, mane, and ear edges.
What is Buckskin
This parasite enters the gut via ingestion, there it damages blood vessels. Horses get chronic diarrhea, anemia, artery damage, pot-bellied appearance, fever, and fatigue.
What are Large Strongyles
A very small band of white located only on the muzzle of the horse
What is a Snip
These long straps usually made of leather, these straps are used to guide and control the horse.
What are Reins
This breed is very diverse coming in many different colors and spot patterns, their colorful coats have been associated with Native American tribes
What is Appaloosa
This horse is maroon, has a black mane, tail, and has black socks
What is Bay
This parasite infect horses by laying eggs in their feces which later the horse eats. The horse gets watery eyes, nasal discharge, and excessive coughing.
What are Roundworms
A thin line of white ranging from the muzzle to the top of the head
What is a Stripe
This goes on before the saddle, provides cushioning, shock absorption, and distributes pressure across the horse's back
What is a Saddle Pad
This breed of horses is typically 16 to 18 hands tall, despite their large size, they are quite gentle. They were originally bred for heavy farm work.
What is Clydesdale
This horse has spots throughout entire body, has white mane, tail, and lower legs
What is Dappled Palomino
This is caused by build up of gases in intestines or the twisting of intestines, it is the leading cause of death in domestic horses.
What is Colic
A thick line of white ranging from the muzzle to the top of the head
What is Blaze
This tack part consists of reins and bits, it is fitted around its head and face.
What is the Bridle
This horse breed is only 7 to 11 hands tall, despite their small stature, they are very spunky. This breed was bred to work on farms, nobody knows why
What is Shetland Pony
Bodies range from light to dark brown, has golden mane and tail. Foals are almost pink and darken with age
What is Palomino
This is a common skin infection caused by inflammation of pasterns and heels. This is characterized by scabs, swelling, and greasy discharge.
What is Scratches
A horse marking that makes the entire horse's face white
What is Bald Face
This is a important part of the bridle, it consists of a network of straps over the horses's poll
What is a Headstall