Breeds
What breed of horse are the Budweiser horses?
Clydesdale
How many bones does a horse have?
205
Name the 4 gaits of a horse
Walk, Trot, Canter (or Lope), Gallop
What is the term for a castrated male horse?
Gelding
Male horses have more teeth than females
True – male horses have 40 teeth, while females have only 36.
Which horse breed is known for its distinctive spotted coat patterns?
The Appaloosa
In terms of horse measurement, how many inches is equivalent to one hand?
One hand equals four inches
how many beats is the canter, or lope?
The canter is a 3-beat gait
A Mare
Horses only sleep standing up
False
Which American breed is famous for its speed over short distances?
The American Quarter Horse
What is the normal resting heart rate range of an adult horse?
Between 28 and 44beats per minute.
What is the average body temperature of a horse?
99- 101.5 F
What is the term for a female horse under the age of 4 years?
A filly
Horses have the largest eyes of any land mammal
True
In the horse world, what does “OTTB” mean?
off-the-track Thoroughbred
how long is a horses gestation period?
About 11 months
What is the typical daily water intake for horses?
5-10 gallons of water per day
What is the term for the offspring of a horse and a donkey?
A mule
A horse brain is only half the weight of a human brain.
True
Only American Breed with a Foundation Sire Born in the 1700s
The Morgan Horse
How many muscles does a horse have?
Approximately 700 to 750 muscles
List two horse colors
Bay, brown, black, chestnut, grey, palomino
What is the term for a intact male horse?
Stallion
Foals can stand up and walk within hours of birth.
True