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Equine Unit
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| the genus name for a horse | equine |
| an equine less than one year old of either sex | foal |
| a female equine less than 3 years old | filly |
| a male equine less than 3 years old | colt |
| a castrated male equine | gelding |
| a female equine 3+ years old | mare |
| a male equine 3+ years old | stallion |
| term for giving birth in equines | foaling |
| term for a female equine kept for reproduction | broodmare |
| three classes of horses | light, draft, pony |
| term for the left side of an equine | near side |
| term for the right side of an equine | off side |
| scientific term that classifies horses as having a single toe on each of its four feet | perissodactyl |
| an equine that is shorter and smaller than a horse with long ears and an erect mane | donkey |
| when a male donkey is crossed with mare the offspring is what | mule |
| what's the process of handling, grooming, and training a horse to basic voice commands | breaking |
| what term describes the process of using a long rasp to file down the upper molars in order to remove any sharp edges | floating |
| what is the term for a person who cares for horses' feet | farrier |
| how often are hooves trimmed | 4-6 weeks |
| act of brushing, combing, and hoof picking | grooming |
| what is the best type of grain for horses | oats |
| how often to mares come into heat for a normal cycling horse | 21 days |
| the age a foal should be weaned from its mother | 4-6 months |
| tack used to hold a bit in a horse's mouth | bridle |
| tack used to tie or lead a horse | halter |
| tack used to prevent a horse from raising its head | martingale |
| term that describes riding, training, and management of horses | horsemenship |