ANSC 201 Exam 1
- Arabian, Thoroughbred
- 850 to 1400 lbs
- 14.2 to 17.2 hands - What are Light Horses (hot blooded)?
- Follow the feet: odd-toed, plant-eaters.
- Perissodactyls: Rhinoceros and Tapir are closest living relatives. - What are the horses
close relatives?
1. 1910-1920
2. Industrial Revolution - Horse numbers peaked in_________________, and declined
rapidly after due to the___________________ ________________________.
1. Advertisements
2. Trainers
3. Breeding farms
4. Auctions - Where can you find a horse to buy?
1. All Around
2. Barrel
3. Cutting
4. Ranch
5. Reining
6. Roping
7. Show
8. Training - What are the 8 types of Western Saddles?
1. All Purpose
2. Close Contact
3. Racing
4. Polo
5. Dressage - What are the 5 types of English Saddles?
1. American Quarter Horse
- developed in southwest
- AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association; headquarters in Amarillo, TX).
2. Morgan
,- developed from one sire (Figure)
- AMHA (American Morgan Horse Association).
3. American Saddlebred
- developed in Kentucky
- "Denmark" foundation sire
- ASHA
- 5 gaited horse
4. Tennessee Walking Horse
- TWHBEA (blend of Standardbred, thoroughbreds, Morgans, etc.)
- no natural trot (running walk)
5. Standardbred
- Hambletonian 10 (foaled in NY in 1849; 90% trace back).
- USTA
6. Palamino
- requires golden body with light mane and tail.
- PHBA (CA in 1930; often double registered AQHA).
7. Appaloosa
- rich history; far back as 20,000 yrs.
- ApHC (coat patter or mottled skin, white sclera, striped hooves).
8. American Paint Horse
- AQHA color limitations
- stock type horse
- APHA (can double register and crossbreed). - What breeds developed in the US?
1. Arabian:
- developed in Northern Africa.
- known for endurance
- AHA (arabs, half-arabs, anglo-arabs)
2. Thoroughbred
- developed in England during 17th centruy.
- The Jockey Club - What are the two foundation breeds?
1. Balance
, 2. Structural Correctness
3. Muscling
4. Quality and refinement
5. Breed and sex characteristics - What are the 5 things to evaluate in regards to
conformation?
1. Belgian
- belgian draft horse corp. of america
- heaviest draft (2,000+)
2. Percheron
- exact origins unknown; most found in France
- PHAA
3. Clydesdale
- developed in Scotland (used for heavy hauling)
- Clydesdale Breeders of the USA
4. Shire
- England (tallest draft - 16h+)
- ASHA (currently "at risk" due to low registration numbers)
5. Fresian
- the Netherlands
- FHANA (black coat, mane, and tail)
6. Suffolk
- England
- ASHA (all chestnut, not feathers, small and close to the ground) - What are the draft
breeds?
1. Blanket
2. Leopard - What are the coat colors/patterns of Appaloosa?
1. Brands: freeze, fire
2. Tattoo: lip
3. Microchip implant - What are the methods of identification?
1. Breast collar
2. Back cinch (girth)
- Arabian, Thoroughbred
- 850 to 1400 lbs
- 14.2 to 17.2 hands - What are Light Horses (hot blooded)?
- Follow the feet: odd-toed, plant-eaters.
- Perissodactyls: Rhinoceros and Tapir are closest living relatives. - What are the horses
close relatives?
1. 1910-1920
2. Industrial Revolution - Horse numbers peaked in_________________, and declined
rapidly after due to the___________________ ________________________.
1. Advertisements
2. Trainers
3. Breeding farms
4. Auctions - Where can you find a horse to buy?
1. All Around
2. Barrel
3. Cutting
4. Ranch
5. Reining
6. Roping
7. Show
8. Training - What are the 8 types of Western Saddles?
1. All Purpose
2. Close Contact
3. Racing
4. Polo
5. Dressage - What are the 5 types of English Saddles?
1. American Quarter Horse
- developed in southwest
- AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association; headquarters in Amarillo, TX).
2. Morgan
,- developed from one sire (Figure)
- AMHA (American Morgan Horse Association).
3. American Saddlebred
- developed in Kentucky
- "Denmark" foundation sire
- ASHA
- 5 gaited horse
4. Tennessee Walking Horse
- TWHBEA (blend of Standardbred, thoroughbreds, Morgans, etc.)
- no natural trot (running walk)
5. Standardbred
- Hambletonian 10 (foaled in NY in 1849; 90% trace back).
- USTA
6. Palamino
- requires golden body with light mane and tail.
- PHBA (CA in 1930; often double registered AQHA).
7. Appaloosa
- rich history; far back as 20,000 yrs.
- ApHC (coat patter or mottled skin, white sclera, striped hooves).
8. American Paint Horse
- AQHA color limitations
- stock type horse
- APHA (can double register and crossbreed). - What breeds developed in the US?
1. Arabian:
- developed in Northern Africa.
- known for endurance
- AHA (arabs, half-arabs, anglo-arabs)
2. Thoroughbred
- developed in England during 17th centruy.
- The Jockey Club - What are the two foundation breeds?
1. Balance
, 2. Structural Correctness
3. Muscling
4. Quality and refinement
5. Breed and sex characteristics - What are the 5 things to evaluate in regards to
conformation?
1. Belgian
- belgian draft horse corp. of america
- heaviest draft (2,000+)
2. Percheron
- exact origins unknown; most found in France
- PHAA
3. Clydesdale
- developed in Scotland (used for heavy hauling)
- Clydesdale Breeders of the USA
4. Shire
- England (tallest draft - 16h+)
- ASHA (currently "at risk" due to low registration numbers)
5. Fresian
- the Netherlands
- FHANA (black coat, mane, and tail)
6. Suffolk
- England
- ASHA (all chestnut, not feathers, small and close to the ground) - What are the draft
breeds?
1. Blanket
2. Leopard - What are the coat colors/patterns of Appaloosa?
1. Brands: freeze, fire
2. Tattoo: lip
3. Microchip implant - What are the methods of identification?
1. Breast collar
2. Back cinch (girth)
