History of horses
The term for "the study of horses".
What is Hippology?
A breed of horse that is considered ferral.
What is the mustang?
This horse breed is used in many Western Competitions, including cutting competitions, because of its agility and athletic abilities.
What is the American Quarter Horse?
A white winged horse in Greek mythology that, as legend tells, "was born from" Medusa's neck?
Who is Pegasus?
The three states in the US that have the largest populations of horses.
What are TX, CA, and FL?
It is said that the Trojan horse could hold this many people.
What is 50 people?
What is the Clydesdale?
This is a sport that includes gymnastics/acrobatics on a horse while the horse is being lunged in an arena.
What is equestrian vaulting?
A famous war horse in history that carried the Duke of Wellingtonin the Battle of Waterloo.
Who is Copenhagen?
This is considered the first equine color breed registry in the industry.
What is Palomino?
The oldest species of horse that is still in existence today and found in remote valleys of Mongolia.
What is Przewalski's Horse?
The breed of horse that is known as the most versatile and that has the largest equine registry in the world.
What is the American Quarter Horse?
What is placentitis?
A famous American Thoroughbred who is widely regarded as one of the greatest racehorses of all time, having won 20 of his 21 races.
Who is Man o' War?
This gaited breed, bred in Peru, is good for long distances and a smooth ride.
What is the Peruvian Paso?
Around this year in American history, the cavalry transitioned from horses to armored vehicles.
What is 1930?
This italian/austrian breed is a hardy chestnut pony that has been referred to as a "light mountain pony".
What is the haflinger?
The cavalry testing their horses for fitness helped in the development of this current-day equestrian sport.
What is Cross County Racing?
A famous mare of Mongolian breed that was awarded 2 purple hearts for her service and US military efforts in the Korean War.
Who is Staff Sergeant Reckless?
The study of horses.
What is hippology?
2 of the 4 evolutionary trends of horses.
What are: 1. decreased number of toes
2. increased size of cheek teeth
3. lengthening of face
4. increased body size
This breed of horse originated from England, has a tall, slim build with a deep chest and long legs, and is well known for their speed and athleticism.
What is the Thoroughbred?
A competition well suited to the Arabian breed in which athletes are vet-checked before, several times during, and after the event?
What is Endurance racing?
This famous stallion Thoroughbred racehorse, widely considered the greatest racehorse of all time, was the 9th winner of the Triple Crown and still holds the fastest time record in all 3 of its constituent races.
Who is Secretariat?
One area of research that is important to the equine industry.
What is nutrition, unsoundness/injury, breeding/reproduction, or disease prevention/control?