Horse Breeds
This breed is famous for its speed and is commonly used in racing
Thoroughbred
A male horse under 3 years old
Colt
Brushing, combing, and hoof picking are collectively called this
Grooming
A mare's normal heat cycle is approximately this many days
21 days
The largest spectator sport in the U.S.
Horse racing
This breed originated in the Arabian Peninsula and is known for its distinctive dishes face
Arabian
A castrated male horse
Gelding
A person who cares for horses feet
Farrier
A mare should be about this old before being bred for the first time
3 years old
An equine under one year old
Foal
This American breed is known for its stocky build and is commonly used in Western riding
American Quarter Horse
The left side of a horse
Near side
How often should horse hooves generally be trimmed?
4-6 weeks
The heat that occurs around 9 days after foaling
Foal heat
A horse under 14.2 hands and 900 pounds is considered
Pony
This Breed is known for its distinctive spotted coat patterns
Appaloosa
The scientific classification for an animal with one toe on each foot
The process of teaching a horse basic voice commands and handling
Breaking
Name the three methods of breeding horses
Pasture breeding, hand breeding, artificial insemination
Equipment used to ride or show a horse
Tack
This breed was developed in the United States and is known for its ability to preform the "running walk"
Tennessee Walking Horse
The term for a female horse kept for reproduction
Broodmare
Riding, training, and management of horses
Horsemanship
A foal is generally weaned at this age
4-6 months
Cecum