Horse Management
What does TPR stand for?
Temp, pulse and respiration
What is the purpose of a grab or safety strap?
To give the rider something to hold onto for security other than the reins
in hands. Ground to withers. One hand equals 4 inches.
When a group of riders need to cross a road, should they cross one at a time or all together?
All together
What is a normal resting HR?
30-45 bpm
Name 3 causes of colic
over feeding, spoiled or unsuitable grain, and working hard after eating
List 4 types of bandaging
shipping, stable, polo and treatment
Black spots on the inside a leg marking are called
What effect does bog spavin have on the horse
Usually not painful or hot can cause mild lameness may worsen if not treated by a vet
What is the scientific term for blood worms?
Strongyles
What does ACT stand for?
Assess the cut
Clean it
Treat it
What are some benefits to a bib martingale?
Triangle prevents the martingale from getting caught on anything and prevents the reins from coming over the head
T or F
IF your horse has athletic confirmation, you can divide their body equally into two parts.
False- its 3 equal parts
Why do you teach your horse turn on the forehand
Teaches horse to move away from the leg. Test of obedience. Useful opening/closing gates
What is the heat index of 70 relative humidity and 86 temp
95 which means ride with extreme caution
List 5 steps on shoeing
Prep, forging, fitting, nailing on, finishing
Name 5 snaffle bits
D ring
O ring
Egg butt
Full cheek
Boucher
What is the curbed structure of a hock?
Plantar ligament
What is a hand gallop?
Controlled gallop usually 15-18 mph or 400-425 mpm
Which is typically worse- low ring bone or high ringbone?
Low ringbone due to the calcification of the cannon joint and the small pastern bone causing arthritis.
Shoeing pad that covers the edge of the foot and heels, leaving the frog exposed
Rim Pad
Is a standing martingale legal in eventing?
If not, why?
Due to the horses foot getting caught.
Organ that is used as a reservoir for RBC released into circulation during exercise
Type of jump release that maintains contact with the mouth throughout
Automatic Release
what is medical term for tying up?
Metabolic disorder that affects the horses muscles.
Disease caused when animal carcass are baled in hay causing flaccid paralysis
Botulism
What is the correct way for side reins to adjusted?
a slight slack when horses face is slightly in front of the vertical.
Where are the wolf teeth located in the horses moth?
Between the canines and upper/lower premolars
What is the average trotting distance for poles for a horse?
4'3"- 4' 9' inches
In fire safety what does PASS stand for
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep