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What were horses used for in the past?
- transportation
- warfare
- work
- packing
- some riding
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What do third world countries mainly use horses for?
transportation
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Why did the horse population increase during the 1900s?
- because of westward movement
- horses used to pull trains in cities
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When did the horse population peak?
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When did the horse population experience a dramatic drop?
1949
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Why did the horse population drop dramatically?
combustible engines replace the need for horses
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When was the horse population the lowest?
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Why did the horse population go back up?
people began using horses for entertainment and recreation
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What are horses used for today?
- recreation
- competition
- therapy (health services)
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How many horses are currently in the US?
9.2 million
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What state has the largest population of horses?
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What are the top 5 states for horse populations?
- Texas
- California
- Florida
- Oklahoma
- Kentucky
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What state has the least amount of horses?
Delaware
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What are the 3 most common horse breeds in the US?
- Quarter Horses
- Thoroughbreds
- Arabians
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What do horses in the US used for?
- 1. recreation (personal use)
- 2. showing (rodeo, eventing, competition)
- 3. other (commercial, guest ranches)
- 4. racing
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What is the dominant age of horses in the US?
5-20 years old
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What age group predominately owns horses?
- 45-59 year olds (middle aged)
- mostly females
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What are some challenges the industry faces?
- 1. welfare (how the public sees it)
- 2. veterinary challenges (care & advancements)
- 3. youth involvement (keep them involved)
- 4. education (youth and public)
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What is one of the biggest issues we face?
horse slaughter issue
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Why are horses sent to slaughter?
- dispose of old/lame animals
- send to Europe
- humane way to put horses down
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Where were the horse slaughter houses located in the US?
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Where are horses currently sent to slaughter?
Mexico or Canada
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Why is the amendment to the horse slaughter prevention act difficult?
could make it hard to transport horses to the vet or shows
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What are some solutions to the increasing population of unwanted horses?
- new homes
- equine rescue, rehabilitation or retirement facilities
- euthanization
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