Horse Talk The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum

What are some horse terms you have heard? Foal Colt Filly Stallion Mare

Foal A foal is a baby horse under one year of age that can either be male or female.

Colt A colt is a young, male horse under four years of age.

Filly A filly is a female horse under four years of age.

Stallion A stallion is a male horse, over four years of age, that can produce foals.

Mare A mare is a female horse, over four years of age, that can mother a foal.

Review A baby horse which is 6 months old and can either be a girl or a boy is called a ________. A male horse that is 3 is called a Stallion. True or False This horse term is used when a female horse is over four years of age. A. Foal B. Mare C. Filly

Horse Tack

Bridle A bridle is a piece of equipment used to control a horse. The bridle fits over the horse's head, and has the purpose of holding the bit in the horse's mouth

Bit Made of metal or rubber Attached to the bridle. It’s worn INSIDE the horse’s mouth. Helps the rider tell the horse how fast to go and where to go.

Reins Leather or rope fastened to bit Used by rider to steer the horse

Saddle Seat for the rider fastened to the horse’s back

Seat Skirt Pommel Cantle Fender Stirrup

Horse Shoes Racing Shoe Worn by: Goetta Regular Shoe Worn by: Zippo Pine Bar Sliding Shoe Worn by: Expensive Hobby

Review The bridle fits on the horses: a. head b. back c. feet d. tail Reins are made of leather or rope: True or False? The bit fits in the horse’s: a. hair b. backpack c. mouth d. ear

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