„ Tennessee „ Missouri The majority of horses in the United States are kept by private owners for personal use such as pleasure riding, trail riding, and showing/ competition. Horses are also kept on breeding farms and in riding and training stables related to their specific use. According to the AHC, the equine industry directly employs almost half a million Americans and provides $39 billion in direct sales. The equine industry is also a factor in more than $100 billion of revenue in the United States every year, Figure 10-20. Common Equine Terms When talking about equines, there are different terms for the animals based on gender, age, and subcategory: „ Foal—young equine of either gender „ Filly—female horse two years or younger „ Colt—male horse two years or younger „ Gelding—castrated male equine „ Mare—mature female horse Did You Know? New Jersey is the state with the most horses per capita. Words to Know (Continued) rodeo roughstock sole stallion sterile stockhorse stud topline warmblood western riding white line Figure 10-19. The equine family includes all horses, asses, donkeys, and even zebras. What characteristics do these animals have in common? Stefano Pellicciari/Shutterstock.com jacotakepics/Shutterstock.com Fireglo/Shutterstock.com Chapter 10 Large-Animal Production 539 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.