Exam 3
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卡片预览 (24 张)
Intended use
Horse must conform to specific type that fits it for the function it is to perform
Conformation
-balance -footfall -way of going: tracking, ‘foot-fall’
Balance
-Overall symmetry of the horse -Best evaluated viewing from the side -All parts should blend and appear symmetrical
The front half should be equal to the____.
Back half
Length of the ____, ______, _______, and ____ should be equal
head, neck, topline, hip
Length of heart girth should be equal to the length of the ______
underline to the ground
In judging a horse, it is important to have a___? Why?
it is important to have a logical method of viewing the animal, from all directions. Judging both stationary and in action, to avoid overlooking anything
The head should be:
-Well proportioned to the rest of the body -Refined and clean cut -Chiseled appearance -Broad, full forehead with great width between the eyes -Straight face
Jaw should be
broad and well muscled
Ears should be
Medium-sized, well carried, and active
Neck should be
-fairly long, carried high, slightly arched, lean, muscular, and clean-cut about throatlatch, with head well set on -should neatly join long, oblique, smooth shoulders
Head and neck should show ___?
sex character
sex character in Stallions
boldness and masculinity
sex character in mares
refinement and femininity
topline ideal conformation
short, strong back and loin with long, nicely turned heavily muscled croup and high, well-set tail
Withers ideal conformation
should be clearly defined and same height at the hips
shoulders ideal conformation
associated with sloping pasterns and more springy, elastic action
back and loin ideal conformation
muscles help sustain the weight of the rider, lift the forequarters of the horse, and strengthen the arch of the back of the horse in motion
ample chest and barrel
-long, well-sprung ribs -deep, wide chest and large, full heart girth–> space for vital organs and indicate strong constitution and good feeding and staying qualitites
wasp-waisted
high cut; won’t be successful with heavy racing because there is not enough surface area to support the rider
muscles of the arm, forearm and gaskin
-well-developed, and areas hold little fat, good indicator of muscular development -muscles of croup, thigh, and gaskin provide ability to pull, jump, or run
soundness
any deviation in form or function that interferes with the usefulness of the individual, whereas a blemish is an abnormality that may detract from the appearance of the animal but does not affect its serviceability
4 methods to horse selection
-individuality -pedigree -show-ring winnings -progeny
individuality (selection)
-within price range -temperament according to rider’s skill level -size of horse should keep with the size of the rider -other conditions equal, breed and color of horse may be based on preference -horse should be well-suited to type of work to be performed