hot iron branding/freeze branding
this process uses extreme cold to create a permanent mark on a horses coat
what is freeze branding
this is the common purpose of lip tattooing in horses, especially racehorses
what is identification
this term refers to the small, round growths found on the legs of the horses
what are chesnuts
this technology is used to identify horses through a small chip implanted under the skin
what is microchipping
common color for horses, reddish brown
what is chesnut
in hot iron branding this metal is heated and then applied to the horses skin
what is branding iron
the primary method of lip tattooing involves using this tool
what is a tattoo needle
The chestnut is thought to be a vegsitital remnant of this feature in horses ancestors
what are toes
microchips typically contain a unique identification number that can be read by this type of scanner
what is a chip reader
a horse described as this color has a white coat with dark spots, resembling a certain breeds pattern
what is an appaloosa
this type of branding leaves a less visible mark on the horse comoared to hot iron branding
what is freeze branding
lip tattoos are often composed of these two key elements, indicating the horses number and registry
what are letters and numbers
chesnuts are typically located on these two areas of a horses legs.
what are the inside of the front leg and the inside of the hind legs
microchipping helps horses owners prove ownership, particularly in cases of (blank)?
what is theft
this term describes a horse that is black with a white mane and tail
what Is a blue roan
freeze branding is commonly used for this purpose in equine managment
what is identification
This equine organazation is known for using lip tattoos for racehorses in North America
What is the Jockey Club
chesnuts vary in colors alongside the horses coat, often matching this
what is the horses coat
this government body often requires microchipping for competition and registration purposes in specific equine sports
what is the governing equestrian federation
this color pattern features a dark mane and tail with a lighter colored body
what is a bay
this is the main advantage of freeze branding over hot iron branding
what is less scarring
Lip tattoos are typically placed on this specific area of the horse
what is the inside of the upper lip
in addition to being a characteristic of horses, the term "chesnuts" also refers to the food product harvested is autumn
what are edible chesnuts
unlike other forms of identification, microchips have this advantage since they cannot be easily removed
what is permanence?
horses can have this marking, commonly found on the forehead, which varies in shape and size
what is a star