Grooming
What grooming tool do we use first?
Curry comb
What should our heels look like when riding?
Down!
How many pounds of manure do horses produce in a day?
50
How should we greet a horse?
With a soft fist hand
What is TPR stand for?
Temp, Pulse, Respiratory
Where are 2 spots we should always groom before tacking up?
Under belly and back
How do you ask a horse to stop when riding?
Sit deep, say whoah, pull reins to hips
How often should we clean a horses stall?
Every day
What is 2 signs that your horse in not enjoying something?
Any two of theses answers work: moving away, ears pinned, eyes wide, tense face.
What is 1 reason you would call the vet?
Injury, sickness, eye issues, shots, teeth, etc.
What is the spot in the hoof that you don't want to pick out?
The frog
Name two things you should do before riding.
Wear a helmet, check tack, groom horse, tighten girth, etc.
What do horses eat that comes in flakes?
Hay
What do pinned ears usually mean?
The horse is unhappy or mad
What is it called when a horse has a tummy ach?
Colic
What is a sign that your horse in enjoying grooming?
Soft eyes, relaxed posture, yawning
Show me 3 good balancing exercises to do when warming up?
Hand out, up, forward, back, circles
Simon says
What do you use to clean a horse’s stall?
Pitchfork
Name 3 body parts that a horse communicates with?
ears, eyes, tail, nose, mouth, body movement
What is a horses normal tempreture?
99-101
How can grooming help keep a horse healthy besides keeping it clean?
It helps you notice changes like cuts, swelling, heat, pain, or weight loss early.
what is the part of the saddle that you use to tighten the girth?
latigo
What is the SCS barn managers name?
Kate!
Why do horses live in herds instead of alone?
They feel safer in groups and protect each other.
How do you tell how old a horse is?
Longer teeth with the galvains groove