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Horses
This is all about the terms and your knowledge of horses.
Question | Answer |
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What is the scientific name for a horse? | Equus (Ferus) Caballus |
Around how many horse breeds are there? | Over 200 breeds |
Are there pressure points on a horse that will calm them down? | Yes. |
A horse is measured in... | ...hands. |
What is a mature male horse called? | A stallion. |
What is a castrated male horse called? | A gelding. |
What is a mature female horse called? | A mare. |
What is a mother horse called? | A dam. |
A young horse still with its mother is called a... | ...foal. |
A female foal under 4 years old: | filly |
A male foal under 4 years old: | colt |
Where is a horse's crest? | On the neck, it's what holds up the mane. |