Colors
Brown coat with dark brown/black mane, tail, and legs
What is bay
The hair on the horse's neck
What is the mane
Horse breed commonly used for racing. They are lean and athletic and are quick to respond to their rider
What is a Thoroughbred
A necessity in the pasture- must be checked every day to make sure it is clean and full
What is a water trough
Part of the bridle that goes in the horse's mouth
What is the bit
Red or orange coat, mane, and tail
What is chestnut
The horse's nose and mouth area
Horse breed with a dished nose that originated in the desert. They are extremely smart and are known for their endurance
What is an Arabian
What is a round bale bag
Components of a basic balanced position on a horse
Heels down, chest up, eyes forward, legs on tight, hands together and still, core engaged/low back filled in, shoulder/hip/heel in a straight line, etc.
White coat, mane, tail, and legs. Typically has dark mane, tail, and legs when young
What is grey
The highest point of a horse's back. At the base of the mane.
What is the withers
Breed of horse that is often used for ranch work or western sports. They are stocky and built downhill
What is a Quarter Horse
A way to prevent excess wear on a pasture and allow the grass to regrow
What is rotational grazing
The brush that breaks up dirt and brings loose hair to the surface of the coat
What is the curry comb
Tan coat with dark brown/black mane, tail, legs, and dorsal stripe (stripe down the middle of the horse's back)
What is buckskin
What is the flank
Breed of pony originating from Ireland. They are smart, athletic, and extremely versatile.
What is the Connemara Pony
Method of managing manure in a pasture too big to hand pick
What is dragging the pasture
The three straps on the saddle that you attach the girth to (you only attach the girth to two of the three straps)
What are the billets
What is a pinto
Joint that is down by the hoof on all four legs (where you might think a horse's ankle would be!)
What is fetlock
A mix between a Thoroughbred and a Quarter Horse. Have the athleticism and desire to work from the Thoroughbred but with a calmer disposition from the Quarter Horse
What is an Appendix
Something that is put in the pasture to manage the fly population
What are fly predators
You should not feed your horse less that __ minutes prior to or after riding
What is 30 minutes