Equine Sci- Unit 2- PPT #1- Classes, Breeds, & Colors of Equine

What is the smallest breed of horse?

• Haflinger

• Dales Pony

• Welsh Pony

• Shetland Pony

• American Walking Pony

What is the sclera in the eye?

• The cornea

• The iris

• Surrounds the iris

• Surrounds the Cornea

• The retina

What breed of horse is also considered a color?

• Palomino

• Appaloosa

• Paint

• Both Palomino and Paint

• Both Appaloosa and Paint

Which leg pattern is the sock pattern?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

What description best categorizes a "light horse"?

• Horse under 14.2 hands. Weighs between 500-900 pounds

• Horse 12 hands and under. Weighs under 450 pounds

• Horse 14.2 hands to 17.2 hands. Weighs over 1400 pounds

• Horse 13.2 hands to 16 hands. Weighs 300 to 500 pounds

• Horse 14.2 hands to 17 hands. Weighs 900-1400 pounds

Which marking is the stripe?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which pattern is the half pastern pattern?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

What is a castrated male horse called?

• Stallion

• Colt

• Gelding

• Foal

• Filly

The layer of tissue behind a horses and assess retinas which reflect light and allows them to see well at night is called what?

• Neocortex

• Tapetum Lucidum

• Uveal Tract

• Choroid

• Ciliary body

When referring to a hot blooded horse, what are they typically used for?

• Leisure Riding

• Trail Riding

• Racing

• Work

• Companion horses