Term
Q: What are low, flat withers that do not hold a saddle well?
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A: Mutton Withers
Source: Beginning Horse Management
Page:86 |
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Definition
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Q: What is a slow, broken, and somewhat uncollected trot called? |
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Definition
A: Fox Trot
Source: Beginning Horse Management
Page:91 |
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Term
Q: What gaits are required of the five-gaited American
Saddlebred? |
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Definition
A: Walk, trot, slow gait, rack, and canter
Source: Beginning Horse Management
Page:94 |
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Term
Q: What is the normal respiration rate for a resting horse? |
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Definition
A: Eight to sixteen breaths per minute
Source:Beginning Horse Management
Page:97 |
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Term
Q: What color is a healthy mucous membrane? |
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Definition
A: Pink
Source: Beginning Horse Management
Page:99
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Term
Q: How long can a bot live in the stomach before passing through feces. |
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Definition
A: 8 to 10 months
Source: Beginning Horse Management
Page:132 |
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Term
Q: What is the difference between laminitis and founder. |
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Definition
A: Laminitis is an inflammation of the laminae of the foot.
Founders the actual rotation of the coffin bone within the hoof capsule.
Source: Beginning Horse Management
Page:100
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Term
Q:What is a written record of the ancestors of an animal. |
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Definition
A: Pedigree
Source: Beginning Horse Management
Page:100 |
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Term
Q: How many gallons of water should a horse drink per day? |
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Definition
A:12 to 20 gallons
Source: Beginning Horse Management
Page: 59 |
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Term
Q: How long is the stomach
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Definition
A:1 to 5 foot long
Source:Griffiths
Page:110 |
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Term
Q:How much dry feed should a horse consume in a day? |
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Definition
A:Roughly 2% of their body weight.
Source: Beginning Horse Management
Page:59 |
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Term
Q: What is the classic distance for a quarter horse racing? |
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Definition
A:440 yards (Quarter Mile)
Source:Light horse selection
Page:42 |
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Term
Q:what is the body color of a buckskin? |
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Definition
A:Light yellow
Source :Light horse selection
Page:42 |
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Term
Q:What is the average weight of a Tennessee walking horse? |
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Definition
A:1,000-1,200lbs
Source:Light horse selection
Page:34 |
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Term
Q:Name three saddle seat horse breeds? |
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Definition
A:American saddlebred, Arabian, and Morgan
Source:Beginning Horse Management
Page:39 |
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Term
Q:What are the 8 front view of knees |
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Definition
A: Ideal, Base Narrow, Knock Knees, Pigeon Toes, Narrow Chest, Bow Legged, Bench Knees, Splay Footed.
Source:Light horse selection
Page:20 |
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Term
Q:How many body parts of a horse? |
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Definition
A:42
Source:Light horse selection
Page:10 |
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Term
Q: What are the 4 side views of rear legs called? |
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Definition
A:Ideal,sickle hocked,camped out, post legged.
Source:Light horse selection
Page:23 |
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Term
Q:List the names of parts of the underside of the hoof? |
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Definition
A:Heel,frog,bar,sole,whiteline,and wall.
Source: Light Horse Selection
Page: 25
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Term
Q: which part of the horse body includes the hind leg, from the croup to the hock? |
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Definition
A:The Hip
Source:Light Horse Selection
Page:18 |
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Term
Q: What is it called when a horse's knee deviates reward? |
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Definition
A:Calf-kneed
Source:Light Horse Selection
Page:19 |
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Term
Q: What is another name for the third phalanx or pedal bone? |
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Definition
A:The coffin Bone
Source:Light Horse Selection
Page:25 |
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Term
Q:What is the maximum height of miniature horses? |
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Definition
A:38 inches
Source:Light horse Selection
Page:28 |
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Term
Q:What is the normal respiration rate for a resting horse.
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Definition
A:16 breaths per minute
Source:Beginning Horse Management
Page:27 |
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Term
Q: What bone gives shape to the hoof? |
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Definition
A: Coffin Bone
Source:Light Horse selection
Page:25 |
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Term
Q:What is the skeletal base of the shoulder? |
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Definition
A:Scapula
Source:Light Horse Selection
Page:16 |
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Term
Q: A bowed tendon is most likely to occur in which tendon? |
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Definition
A:Superficial Flexor tendon
Source:Light Horse Selection
Page:24 |
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Term
Q:What is the function of the proximal sesamoid bones? |
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Definition
A:Acts as guides to hold the flexor tendons
Source:Light Horse Selection
Page:24 |
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Term
Q: The stock horse breeds were originally developed for doing what? |
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Definition
A: Working livestock on ranches and for short distance racing.
Source: Beginning Horse Management
Page:65 |
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Term
Q: What is the leading producer of stock horses? |
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Definition
A: The American Quarter Horse
Source: Beginning Horse Management
Page:65 |
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Term
Q: What is Breed Character?
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Definition
A: Characteristics of a breed that distinguish it from other breed
Source: Beginning Horse Management
Page: 67 |
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Term
Q: What is Breed Standard? |
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Definition
A: A standard of excellence set up by a breed association for its breed.
Source: Beginning Horse Management
Page: 67 |
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Term
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Definition
A: Characteristics commonly accepted as ideal for a particular breed.
Source: Beginning Horse Management
Page: 67 |
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Term
Q:What is the proper way to sit for Hunt seat? |
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Definition
A:The rider should appear relaxed and naturally balanced in the seat.
Source:Beginning Horse Management
Page:35 |
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Term
Q: What is breed character? |
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Definition
A:Characteristics of a breed that distinguish it from other breeds.
Source: Beginning Horse Management
Page:67
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Term
Q:What is breed standard? |
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Definition
A:Standard of excellence accepted as ideal for a particular breed.
Source: Beginning Horse Management
Page:67 |
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Term
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Definition
A:Characteristics commonly accepted as ideal for a particular breed.
Source: Beginning Horse Management
Page:67
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Term
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Definition
A: a collection of blood beneath, the skin caused by a blow or contusion.
Source:horse owner’s veterinary handbook. Second edition
page: 118. |
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Term
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Definition
A: a smooth round or oblong growth made up of mature fat cells surrounded by a fibrous capsule that sets it apart from the surrounding fat.
Source: horse owner’s veterinary handbook. Second edition
page: 118. |
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Term
Q:What percent of their body weight do horses consume in dry feed a day? |
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Definition
A:2%
Source:Beginning Horse Management
Page:59 |
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Term
Q:What is another name for a short, quick, choppy stride? |
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Definition
A:Trappy
Source: Beginning Horse Management
Page:85 |
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Term
Q: What is the term that refers to the general shape and symmetrical arrangement of a horse? |
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Definition
A: Confirmation
Source: Horse Smarts
Page: HS 125-2 |
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Term
Q: The confirmation principle associated with the use of the horse, rather than just based on looks is called? |
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Definition
A: Form to Function
Source: Horse Smarts
Page: HS 125-2 |
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Term
Q: Name three common white face markings? |
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Definition
A: Star, Flame, Stripe, Snip, Blaze, Bald Face, Badger Face, Bonnet or Apron Face
Source: Horse Smarts
Page: HS 110-1 thru 2 |
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Term
Q: What are the two types of branding? |
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Definition
A: Hot brands and freeze bands
Source: Horse Smarts
Page: HS 110-7 |
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Term
Q: What is the term for a very rare pattern normally found in horses from Argentina, this pattern has been seen in breeds such as the Arabian, Hackney, Criollo and Thoroughbred? |
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Definition
A: Manchado
Source: Horse Smarts
Page: HS 105-4 thru 5
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Term
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Definition
A: It is the English expression for hare.
Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 223 |
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Term
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Definition
A: The science of human and animal behavior.
Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 222 |
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Term
Q: What is the weight range for light horses? |
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Definition
A: 900 to 1,400 pounds
Source: Light Horse Selection
Page: 28 |
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Term
Q: What does it mean when a horse is described as "off type?" |
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Definition
A: This means the horse does not resemble in body form the other horses in the class.
Source: Light Horse Selection
Page: 28 |
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Term
Q: What are two other names for the coffin bone? |
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Definition
A: third phalanx or pedal bone
Source: Light Horse Selection
Page: 25 |
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Term
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Definition
A: The long hairs on the back of the cannon bones.
Source: Light Horse Selection
Page: 17
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Term
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Definition
A: The offspring of a sire
Source:4H Beginning Horse Management
Page: 144 |
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Term
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Definition
A: Common term for pulmonary emphysema
S: Beginning Horse Management
Page: 101 |
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Term
Q: What is another name for the third phalanx or pedal bone? |
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Definition
A: The Coffin Bone
Source: Light Horse Selection
Page: 25
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Term
Q: What is the skeletal base of the shoulder? |
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Definition
A: Scapula
Source: Light Horse Selection
Page: 16 |
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Term
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Definition
A: A jagged tear or wound.
Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 163 |
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Term
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Definition
A: The secretion and discharge of tears.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 163 |
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Term
Q: What is a lactating mare? |
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Definition
A: A mare producing milk.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 163 |
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Term
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Definition
A:where where the fox lies in the daytime; den
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 163 |
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Term
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Definition
A: Someone who works in a stable of any kind; also called a groom
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 163 |
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Term
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Definition
A: To allow a stallion and a mare to perform the act of copulation.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 176 |
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Term
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Definition
A: a mare that has produced a foal.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 176 |
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Term
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Definition
A: an unbranded stray.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 176 |
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Term
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Definition
A: The fox’s head.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 176 |
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Term
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Definition
A: A horses best winning time.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 176 |
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Term
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Definition
A: The upper jaw bone
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 176
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Term
Q: What is the distaff side? |
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Definition
A: The female side of a pedigree.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 82 |
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Term
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Definition
A: Throwing the feet sideways in an outward arc; also called paddling.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 176 |
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Term
Q: What is disqualification? |
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Definition
A: A fault so serious that it eliminates a horse from a registry or show.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 82
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Term
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Definition
A: An agent that increases the section of water in the urine.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 82 |
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Term
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Definition
A: a calf without a mother.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 83 |
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Term
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Definition
A: It is when a stallion is cast out from a wild herd.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page:83 |
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Term
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Definition
A: A horse of little value; usually one that is stubborn and of poor conformation.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 83 |
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Term
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Definition
A: a two-wheeled vehicle with a low, closed body; draw by a single horse, often a pony.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 83 |
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Term
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Definition
A: The fleshy part of the tail.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 83 |
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Term
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Definition
A: Consumed feed and fluids; food and drink taken into the the stomach.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 152 |
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Term
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Definition
A: The act of drawing air or other substances into the lungs.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 152 |
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Term
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Definition
A: medication that is inhaled.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 152
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Term
Q: What is an In-Hand Class? |
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Definition
A:A class in which the horse is led by the exhibitor.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 152 |
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Term
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Definition
A: physical harm or damage.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 152 |
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Term
Q: What does it mean to ingest? |
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Definition
A: To consume; to take into the stomach
Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 152 |
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Term
Q: What does it mean to be in foal? |
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Definition
A: it means to be pregnant.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 152 |
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Term
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Definition
A: a cheer to the hounds in a fox hunt.
Source:Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, New Horizons Education Center Inc.
Page: 141 |
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Term
Q: This breed was developed for it's smoothness and gentle disposition? |
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Definition
A: Tennessee Walking Horse
Source: Horse Smarts
Page: HS 115-2 |
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Term
Q. Natural in-bred gaits of the Tennessee Walking Horse are?
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Definition
A. Flat Foot Walk, Running Walk, and "Rocking Chair"/Canter
Source: Horse Smarts
Page: HS 115-2 |
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Term
Q. Name two unique characteristics of the Tennessee Walking Horse?
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Definition
A. Nodding it's head in cadence with it's feet, and the overstride (rear feet oversteps the prints of the front feet).
Source: Horse Smarts
Page: HS 115-2 |
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Term
Q: What is the normal weight of a Tennessee Walking Horse?
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Definition
A: 900 to 1100 Pounds
Source: Horse Smarts
Page: HS 115-1 |
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Term
Q: What is the height range for a Tennessee Walking Horse? |
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Definition
A: 14.2 to 17 hands
Source: Horse Smarts
Page: HS 115-1 |
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