Anatomy & Body Parts
This body part has the primary function of swatting at flies.
What is the tail?
This American breed, the most numerous in the U.S., is exceptional at sprinting short distances, is known for its powerful hindquarters, and is popular in halter classes.
What is the American Quarter Horse?
The general term used to describe equipment used on horses.
What is tack?
The person responsible for trimming and shoeing a horse's hooves is called this.
What is a farrier?
The side of the horse most activities are started.
What is the left side?
The sensitive, triangular shaped cushion on the underside of the hoof.
What is the frog?
A horse that is yellow or gold in color with a white or light colored mane and tail is called this.
What is a palomino?
This type of saddle is generally heavier, features a horn on the front, and is designed for ranch work and trail riding.
What is a western saddle?
The leading cause of death in horses, this condition results in severe abdominal pain and can be caused by gas buildup or an intestinal blockage.
What is colic?
The most effective piece of safety equipment a rider can wear to prevent injury.
What is a helmet?
The part of the horse used to determine its height.
What is the withers?
This color is characterized by a brown body with black points, including lower legs, mane, and tail.
What is a bay?
The most widely used bit.
What is the snaffle?
On average, this is how many gallons of water a horse normally drinks on a daily basis.
What is 5 to 10 gallons?
A red ribbon in a horse's tail at a show is a warning that the horse might do this.
What is kick?
This bone on a horse is the heaviest and strongest.
What is the femur?
This breed, known for its spots and distinguishing characteristics like striped hooves, was an iconic mount for Native Americans.
What is an Appaloosa?
The long leather or nylon strap that runs under the horse's stomach and buckles to the saddle to hold it securely in place.
What is the cinch / girth?
The grain that is the richest in total digestible nutrients.
What is corn?
When measuring a horse's height, the unit of measurement used is the "hand." This is how many inches are in a hand.
What is four inches?
This is how many bones there are in a horses body.
What is 205?
The result of having two copies of the cream gene, this is a horse that has a pale cream color with striking blue eyes and pink skin.
What is a Cremello?
This type of bit applies pressure to the bars of the horse's mouth and typically has shanks that leverage pressure on the poll.
What is a curb bit?
This is how you describe a horse who is free from any abnormal deviations in structure or function which interferes with fluid movement.
What is sound?
The kind of knot you should use when tying your horse with a lead rope.
What is a quick release knot?