Section 2: Breeds of Horses
Vocabulary
T4: Light Horse and Pony Breeds
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Breed
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Color Breed
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Light Horse
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Overo
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Piebald
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Pony
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Skewbald
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Tobiano
T5: Draft Horse Breeds
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Cold-Blood
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Draft Horse
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Feather
T6: Long-Eared Breeds
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Burro
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Donkey
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Hinny
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Jack
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Jackstock
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Jennet
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John
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Molly
Questions
T4: Light Horse and Pony Breeds
1. List five color breeds
2. List four breeds that originated from the United States
3. Which is the oldest breed of horse?
4. Which breed is best known for its graceful movements and remarkable movements? (The
Spanish Riding School uses this breed.)
5. List the three immortal stallions that are the foundation of the Thoroughbred breed
6. Name five pony breeds and their origin
T5: Draft Horse Breeds
7. Why are draft horses referred to as cold-blooded?
8. Name the common draft horse breeds and their origin.
9. Which draft horse originated in the United States?
10. Which draft breed is noted for its style and action?
T6: Long-Eared Breeds
11. What is the term used to describe a male of the ass family? A female?
12. What are the three size classifications for donkeys?
13. Give three general type classifications for mules