All you Need to Know about Horses

Overview
Breeds Colors Markings Parts of the Horse Horse Terms General Care Health Concerns

Breeds

Quarter Horse
Known for athleticism and cow sense Named for the Quarter Mile Race

Breeds

Morgan
Smaller in height (14 - 15 hands) Breed was founded by a single stallion (Justin Morgan)

Breeds

Thoroughbred
Breed bred for racing Average height is 16 hands

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Appaloosa
Unique color pattern of spots (predominantly over the hip) Breed Association was formed in 1938

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Arabian
Head has a characteristically dished profile Stands between 14.2 and 15.2 hands

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Mustang Mustang means wild or stray Protected by the government Adopt a horse program

Breeds of Light Horses Practice

Breeds of Light Horses Practice

Colors of Horses
1. Buckskin 2. Bay 3. Palomino 4. Black

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Facial Markings
The star is on the forehead, above the eyes The strip or blaze is down the center of the nose The snip is on the tip of the nose

The Star

The Stripe

The Snip

The Blaze

Leg Markings The Sock

The Stocking

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Practice

Parts of the Horse

Name These Parts

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Horse Terms
Stallion: unaltered male Gelding: castrated male Mare: mature female Filly: female under 2 yrs Colt: male under 2 yrs Foal: any horse under 1 yr

Horse Terms Practice

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Mare Stallion Filly Foal Gelding Colt A) unaltered male B) mature female C) male under 2 yrs D) female under 2 yrs E) castrated male F) any horse under 1 yr

General Care
Feed twice daily
10-12 lbs of hay twice a day 10-15 gals of water a day

Clean the stall once a day Check once a day if on pasture Regular vet check-ups (6 months) Regular feet trimmings (6-8 weeks)

Health Concerns
Colic
#1 illness in horses Any type of abdominal pain Caused by irregular feeding, change in feed, and stress

Lameness
Any type of unsoundness Joint, leg, tendon, or any other visible pain