HorsesHorses

By: Ms. FlemingBy: Ms. Fleming

ObjectivesObjectives Recall the scientific name for horses.Recall the scientific name for horses. Describe colors of horses.Describe colors of horses. Identify the head markings.Identify the head markings. Identify leg markings.Identify leg markings. Describe terms related to horses.Describe terms related to horses. Label parts of the horse.Label parts of the horse.

Scientific Name Scientific Name Equine is the scientific name for horses.Equine is the scientific name for horses. Horses, zebras, and donkeys are all included in Horses, zebras, and donkeys are all included in

this family.this family.

Colors of HorsesColors of Horses White is White is notnot a horse color a horse color GrayGray BuckskinBuckskin AppaloosaAppaloosa BayBay Dark ChestnutDark Chestnut Sorrel or ChestnutSorrel or Chestnut Red DunRed Dun PalominoPalomino

GrayGrayMarkings that they usually have are:Markings that they usually have are:

Right front sockRight front sockLeft and right rear socksLeft and right rear socksFace is usually unclearFace is usually unclear

Their body color has mixtures of white with Their body color has mixtures of white with any other colored hairs.any other colored hairs.They are usually born a solid color and the They are usually born a solid color and the older they become the more white hairs begin to older they become the more white hairs begin to appear, which causes them to lighten in color.appear, which causes them to lighten in color.

GrayGray

BuckskinBuckskinCommon markings are:Common markings are:

Fore pasterns are white, with a left hind sockFore pasterns are white, with a left hind sockBody colors are yellowish or goldBody colors are yellowish or goldMane and tail are blackMane and tail are blackUsually black on lower legsUsually black on lower legsBuckskins have dorsal stripes from its (withers Buckskins have dorsal stripes from its (withers to tail)to tail)

BuckskinBuckskin

AppaloosaAppaloosa Distinctive markings:Distinctive markings:

Dark front end with white spotsDark front end with white spots Rear is white with dark spotsRear is white with dark spots Star and stripe on faceStar and stripe on face No special white markings on legsNo special white markings on legs

AppaloosaAppaloosa

BayBay Common markings:Common markings:

Blaze faceBlaze face Socks on all feetSocks on all feet

Body color ranging from tan, through red to Body color ranging from tan, through red to reddish brownreddish brown

Mane and tail are blackMane and tail are black Usually black on lower legsUsually black on lower legs

BayBay

Dark ChestnutDark Chestnut Markings are:Markings are:

A star, strip, and snipA star, strip, and snip Stockings on all hind legsStockings on all hind legs

Body colors are dark red or brownish-red Body colors are dark red or brownish-red Mane and tail are usually dark red or Mane and tail are usually dark red or

brownish-red, but may be flaxenbrownish-red, but may be flaxen Flaxen means mixture of colored hair in tailFlaxen means mixture of colored hair in tail

Dark ChestnutDark Chestnut

Sorrel or ChestnutSorrel or Chestnut Distinctive markings consist of:Distinctive markings consist of:

Star, strip, and snipStar, strip, and snip Left fore pastern is whiteLeft fore pastern is white Have a right hind stockingHave a right hind stocking Have a left hind sockHave a left hind sock

Sorrel or ChestnutSorrel or Chestnut

Red DunRed Dun Markings: Markings: NoneNone Body colors are yellowish or flesh coloredBody colors are yellowish or flesh colored Mane tail and dorsal stripe usually are red Mane tail and dorsal stripe usually are red

Stripe usually runs down its back and across its Stripe usually runs down its back and across its shouldersshoulders

Red DunRed Dun

PalominoPalomino Markings: Markings: NoneNone Body color is golden-yellowBody color is golden-yellow Mane and tail or white, silvery, or ivoryMane and tail or white, silvery, or ivory Palominos do not have dorsal stripesPalominos do not have dorsal stripes

PalominoPalomino

Important TermsImportant Terms Domesticated:Domesticated: Tamed or gentled for use by Tamed or gentled for use by

manman Feathering:Feathering: A fringe of hair around the horse’s A fringe of hair around the horse’s

foot just above the hoof. Some breeds foot just above the hoof. Some breeds naturally have more feathering or heavier naturally have more feathering or heavier fetlock than others.fetlock than others.

Hybrid: Hybrid: An animal produced from the crossing An animal produced from the crossing or mating of two animals of different breeds.or mating of two animals of different breeds.

Terms Continued..Terms Continued.. Overo: Overo: Basically white in color and the spotting is Basically white in color and the spotting is

usually roan and extends upwards from the belly. The usually roan and extends upwards from the belly. The darker areas are usually small or rather ragged darker areas are usually small or rather ragged patched; the mane and tail are usually a mixture or patched; the mane and tail are usually a mixture or color given a roan effect. Usually have blaze faces, color given a roan effect. Usually have blaze faces, and glass eyes are not uncommon.and glass eyes are not uncommon.

Tobiano: Tobiano: Basically, a white horse in which large, Basically, a white horse in which large, smooth, and solid blocks of color originate on the smooth, and solid blocks of color originate on the back and rump and extend down. The face is usually back and rump and extend down. The face is usually marked the same as in other color patterns found in marked the same as in other color patterns found in horses.horses.

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