Equine Industry and Breed Characteristics Review

What is the height range for Arabian horses?

• 15.1-16.2 hands

• 14.1-15.1 hands

• 16.0-18.0 hands

• 14.2-15.2 hands

Which country has the largest horse population globally?

• Brazil

• China

• United States

• Mexico

What percentage of horses in the United States are used for recreation?

• 20%

• 9%

• 30%

• 51%

What is the maximum height requirement for a registered Miniature Horse?

• 46 inches

• 34 inches at the withers

• 40 inches

• 38 inches

What is the total economic impact of the equine industry on the U.S. economy?

• $50 billion

• $402 billion

• $122 billion

• $200 billion

Which breed has the largest registry in the United States?

• Paint Horse

• Arabian

• Thoroughbred

• American Quarter Horse

What is the weight range for Clydesdale horses?

• 800-1,000 lbs

• 950-1,150 lbs

• 1,600-2,000 lbs

• 1,200-1,400 lbs

Which state has the highest horse population in the United States?

• Kentucky

• Colorado

• Oklahoma

• Ohio

What is the total employment impact of the equine industry in the United States?

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When was the last horse slaughter plant closed in the United States?

• 2005

• 2010

• 2007

• 2012