PPT-Breeds of The Horse

Laurie Mays Locust Trace AgriScience Farm At least 142 hands tall at the withers 900 1400 pounds Most common type of horse in the United States Light Breeds Origin is disputed Mideast or Northern Africa. Lightstar Horse Transportation has been safely transporting horses for more than thirty years. Every driver is a horseman this means they know how to safely handle your horses during transit. Our drivers work with your trainers and personel to give the best service possible. Your horse suffers less stress and trip fatigue. . & . Breeds. Lecture 4. Stallion or Stud?. Gelding. Mare. Colt. Filly. Weanling. Yearling. Foal. Horse Identification. Intact male donkey?. Jack. Female . donkey?. Jenny. M. ale donkey bred to female horse?. Fall . 2013. Breed. Animals of common origin having characteristics that distinguish them other groups within the same species.. Most breeds were developed to fit a set of environmental constraints. -climate, forage, supply, specific, production goals. By Marisa Mendenhall. Different Breeds. There are about 267 different breeds of horses from all over the world. Certain breeds serve specific purposes; racing, riding style, work, showing, pleasure. http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-breeds/all_landing.aspx. Mr. Wolf. Facts. Stallion: intact male. Gelding: castrated male. Mare: mature female. Filly: immature female. Colt: immature male. Foal: baby horse. Ponies. A small horse normally 14.2 hands or smaller at the withers.. Introduction. Humans breed horses for speed, strength, endurance, size, good nature, hardiness, beauty, and athletic ability.. Today . over 300 breeds. exist!. These various breeds are also bred to donkeys to produce different types of mules. Equine Science. Unit 1, Section A-F. Mrs. Martin. 2012-2013. What is Domestication?. Domestication involves more than simply taming.. Animals are considered to be domesticated when: . they are kept for a distinct purpose . Chapter 28. Objectives. Give a brief description of the goat enterprise. List and describe the common breeds of goats. Select quality breeding stock using generally accepted criteria. Objectives (cont.). Camie R. Heleski, Ph.D.. MSU Department of Animal Science. The opinions presented are my own & based on my own experiences & research; they do not necessarily represent those of Michigan State University.. ARABIAN HORSE. . The Arabian Horse originated on the Arabian Peninsula . It’s head shape & high tail carriage is very recognizable.. They’ve developed high spirit and alertness, since they were often used for war. Abyssinian. Short Haired. Medium Sized. Ticked coats. Common colors: Ruddy, Red, Blue and Cream. Burmese. Shorthair. Round head and eyes. Many colors are recognized, but the most common ones are:. . Animal Breeds TM. 2. Appaloosa . Animal Breeds TM. 3. Clydesdale. Animal Breeds TM. 4. Morgan. Animal Breeds TM. 5. Palomino. Animal Breeds TM. 6. Lipizzan . Animal Breeds TM. 7. Angus. List characteristics used to identify animal breeds. Identify common dog breeds and characteristics. Identify common cat breeds and characteristics. Identify common species of pet reptiles. Identify common breeds of pet birds. campbell. for egg production and . White . pekin. for meat are the other popular breeds.. Origin of breeds . Khaki Campbell.  . Egg type parent stocks imported from U.K. These are prolific layers which can give up to 300 eggs per laying cycle. .