Question

1. what is the correct term for a female horse under the age of four?

• a. mare b. yearling c. filly d. dam

1. which horse breed originated in the united states and is known for its spotted coat pattern?

• a. arabian b. thoroughbred c. appaloosa d. friesian

Explanation:

• For question 4: A filly is a young female horse under the age of four. A mare is an adult female horse. A yearling is a horse between one and two years old. A dam is a mother horse.
• For question 5: The Appaloosa is a horse breed that originated in the United States and is known for its spotted coat pattern. The Arabian is an ancient breed from the Arabian Peninsula. The Thoroughbred is a breed developed in England for horse racing. The Friesian is a breed from the Netherlands.

Answer:

1. C. Filly
2. C. Appaloosa