All you Need to Know about Horses Overview
All you Need to Know about Horses
Overview z. Breeds z. Colors z. Markings z. Parts of the Horse z. Horse Terms z. General Care z. Health Concerns
Breeds Quarter Horse H Known for athleticism and cow sense H Named for the “Quarter Mile Race”
Breeds Morgan H Smaller in height (14 - 15 hands) H Breed was founded by a single stallion (Justin Morgan)
Breeds Thoroughbred H Breed bred for racing H Average height is 16 hands
Breeds Appaloosa H Unique color pattern of spots (predominantly over the hip) H Breed Association was formed in 1938
Breeds Arabian H Head has a characteristically dished profile H Stands between 14. 2 and 15. 2 hands
Breeds Mustang H Mustang means wild or stray H Protected by the government H Adopt a horse program
Breeds of Light Horses Practice 1 2 3 4
Breeds of Light Horses Practice 5 6
Colors of Horses 1. Buckskin 2. Bay 3. Palomino 4. Black 1 2 3 4
Facial Markings z The star is on the forehead, above the eyes z The strip or blaze is down the center of the nose z The snip is on the tip of the nose
The Star
The Stripe
The Snip
The Blaze
Leg Markings The Sock
The Stocking
Let’s Practice 1 2
Practice 3 4
Parts of the Horse
Name These Parts 1 5 4 2 3
Horse Terms z. Stallion: unaltered male z. Gelding: castrated male z. Mare: mature female z. Filly: female under 2 yrs z. Colt: male under 2 yrs z. Foal: any horse under 1 yr
Horse Terms Practice z 1) z 2) z 3) z 4) z 5) z 6) Mare Stallion Filly Foal Gelding Colt z A) unaltered male z B) mature female z C) male under 2 yrs z D) female under 2 yrs z E) castrated male z F) any horse under 1 yr
General Care z. Feed twice daily y 10 -12 lbs of hay twice a day y 10 -15 gals of water a day z. Clean the stall once a day z. Check once a day if on pasture z. Regular vet check-ups (6 months) z. Regular feet trimmings (6 -8 weeks)
Health Concerns z. Colic y#1 illness in horses y. Any type of abdominal pain y. Caused by irregular feeding, change in feed, and stress z. Lameness y. Any type of unsoundness y. Joint, leg, tendon, or any other visible pain
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