Horse Breeds, Colors, and Markings: Equine Terminology Study Guide

Quarter Horse

Belgian

Appaloosa

Welsh

Clydesdale

Lippizaner

Bashkir Curly

Mule

Arabian

Trakehner

Black

Grey - dapple grey

Bay

blue roan

Overo Paint - chestnut overo

Chestnut/sorrel

Buckskin

red dun

Brown

White

Snip

Star, strip, snip (continuous)

Which of these equine ancestors appeared first (is the oldest)?

Eohippus

Which of these statements is INCORRECT about the evolutionary trends of the horse?

Cannon bones shortened

Throughout history horses have had many uses, however, what are they primarily used for today?

Recreation

What is an unregistered horse known as?

Grade

What is the height requirement for a pony?

< 14.2 hands

Which of the following breeds have had a large influence on the development of other breeds?

All of these breeds

Which of these breeds would be considered a light horse breed?

Arabian

Which breed is NOT considered a gaited horse breed?

Andalusian

What do you call a castrated male horse?

gelding

What would you call a leg marking where white goes halfway up the cannon?

sock

Which horse color is being described? A reddish brown horse with black points

bay

Which horse color is being described? A yellowish or tan body color. Black points, dorsal stripe, and zebra stripes on the legs.

dun