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The horse (Equus ferus caballus) is a domesticated, one-toed, hoofed mammal. There are over 200 different horse breeds living around the world today. Traditionally, horses were used in the farm industry to provide muscles power by pulling farming equipment prior to the invention of the internal combustion engine. The Sanctuary currently has four horses in our care.
Magic
Magic
An elderly gray mare.
Max
Max
A chestnut gelding.
Violet
Violet
This mare is draft horse.
Romeo
Romeo
A black gelding.
There is a whole new vocabulary if you get involved in the equine world . . .
What's the difference between a mare and a gelding?
What's the difference between a mare and a gelding?
A mare is an adult female horse, a gelding is an adult male horse that has been castrated. A stallion is an intact adult male. A young horse it called a foal. A filly is a female foal, and a colt is a male foal.
Do the different colors of horse have special names?
Do the different colors of horse have special names?
Yes! Here are some common ones:
Bay - a brown horse with a black main.
Gray - even white horses are grays.
Chestnut - a reddish-brown horse with the same color mane.
Sorrel - reddish-brown horse with a blonde mane.
Palomino - a golden colored horse with a blonde mane.
Dun - a tan horse with a black mane.
Appaloosa - a spotted horse. Often the spots cover only the back and/or haunches. The colors may vary.
Pinto - a white horse with large patches of either black or brown.
What exactly is "tack"?
What exactly is "tack"?
Tack is the equipment used when riding or cleaning a horse. It includes the halter, reins, bridle, saddle, stirrups, and curry combs.
What about the horse anatomy? Are the body parts the same as a human?
What about the horse anatomy? Are the body parts the same as a human?
Some anatomical parts are named the same as a human, but, as humans don't have tails or hooves, the horse has some parts that a human does not.
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