True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Horses were first domesticated in Europe.
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2.
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Horses are herbivores like cattle and sheep but are NOT ruminants.
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A mule is a cross between a jack and a mare.
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4.
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Draft horses are sometimes referred to as coldbloods due to their calm
demeanor.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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5.
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Which is not a part of the domestic horse family?
a. | horses | c. | mules | e. | zebras | b. | donkeys | d. | ponies |
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6.
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Which is NOT a common horse color?
a. | Chestnut | d. | Cherry Roan | b. | Bay | e. | Blue Roan | c. | Strawberry
Roan |
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7.
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The most popular breed of horse in the United States is the......
a. | Thoroughbred | c. | Belgian | b. | American Quarter Horse | d. | Clydesdale |
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Numeric Response
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8.
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To be considered a horse and not a pony, an equid must stand at least
______________ hands or taller.
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Completion
Complete each
statement.
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9.
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The top state for the number of equine that they have is
__________________.
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10.
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Fossil records show that the original ancestor of the horse originated on what
continent? _______________ _________________
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11.
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An immature female horse is known as a ____________________.
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12.
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A male donkey or mule is known as a _____________________.
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