Horses

Lab practical

A genus is called.?

an Equus

A newborn is called.?

A foal

A year old is called.?

A yearling

A young male is called.?

Colt (four years or younger)

A young female is called.?

A filly

An adult male is called.?

A stallion

An adult female is called.?

A mare

An unsexed male is called.?

Gelding

Act of Parturition (act of giving birth):

Foaling

How long is gestation?

336 days (11 months and 3 days)

What is the average temperature?

98-101

What is the average pulse?

36-42 bpm

What is the average respiration?

8-16 rpm

Horses have monocular vision. Where cant they see well?

In front of their face nor directly behind their hind end.

Horses weigh approximately..?

1100 pounds.

How can this animal hurt you?

Kicking, rearing, spooking, running over you, biting, stepping on you and pinning/smashing you.

The number one ear sign a handler needs to be aware of is.?

Ears pinned straight back.

The horse’s ears are pinned straight back. What does this mean?

The horse is displaying a sign of anger, irritation, and aggression.

When a horse gets a wide look in their eyes, this a sign of.?

fear

Sometimes a horse will swish its tail to.?

Communicate irritation and to swat flies.

When a horses ears are pinned upwards, they are expressing.?

Alertness or curiosity

From where should you approach a horse?

The shoulder or neck region.

How must you talk to a horse?

Calm, but assertively. Use a soothing low voice.

When approaching a horse, what must you do?

Make sure the horse knows you are coming and approach from the left

What are the four steps In preparing the halter?

• 1. Place the buckle in your left hand

• 2. Place the crown piece on top of the buckle

• 3. Place lead rope on top of the crown piece

• 4. Loop extra rope on left thumb

What is a curry comb for?

It brings up dirt/debris and loose hair

How do you use a curry comb?

Move it in circular motion all over the body except under the belly, the face, and the limbs.

Dirt and feces create fungus called.?

thrush

Where are the three places you can find the pulse?

• Heart girth area

• jugular groove

• transverse facial artery