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Equine Science - Griffiths Ch. 2 Flashcards

1
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What is an equine?

A

Any animal in the family Equidae.

Equine Science - Griffiths pg. 19

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What is a stallion?

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An intact male horse that is 4 years of age or older.

Equine Science - Griffiths pg. 20

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What is the term for the horny growths, or calluses, on the insides of both the front and hind legs of horses?

A

Chestnuts

Equine Science - Griffiths pg. 20

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4
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The donkey’s vocalization is called a what?

A

Bray

Equine Science pg. 21

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What is the name for a male donkey?

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Jack

Equine Science - Griffiths pg. 21

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What is the term for a female donkey?

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Jennet or Jenny

Equine Science - Griffiths pg. 21

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The offspring that results from crossing a jack and a mare is known as a what?

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Mule

Equine Science - Griffiths pg. 21

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What is a hinny?

A

The offspring that results from crossing a stallion on a Jenny.

Equine Science - Griffiths pg. 22

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What is the zoological classification of a true zebra?

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Equus zebra

Equine Science - Griffiths pg. 22

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What is a mare?

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A female horse that is 4 years of age or more

Equine Science - Griffiths pg. 23

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What is the term for the mother of an equine?

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Dam

Equine Science - Griffiths pg. 23

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The father of an equine.

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Sire

Equine Science - Griffiths pg. 23

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What is a gelding?

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A male equine whose testicles have been removed, leaving him sterile.

Equine Science - Griffiths pg. 23

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What is the term for a newborn equine of either sex, up to 1 year of age?

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Foal

Equine Science - Griffiths pg. 23

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Define a filly.

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A female foal from birth to January 1st of the year she turns 4 years of age.

Equine Science - Griffiths pg. 23

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Define a colt.

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A male foal, which has not been gelded, from birth to January 1st of the year he turns 4 years of age.

Equine Science - Griffiths pg. 23

17
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What is a weanling?

A

An equine foal that has been taken from its mother or dam and is no longer allowed to nurse.

Equine Science - Griffiths pg. 23

18
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Horses of Arabian descent are referred to as what?

A

Hotbloods

Equine Science - Griffiths pg. 24

19
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What are coldbloods?

A

The heavy breeds (drafts) of modern horses

Equine Science - Griffiths pg. 24

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