Tack
The name for the front of the saddle
Pommel
The stifle is equivalent to this part on a human
Knee
Name the triple crown race that takes place in MD
Preakness
Where are the 2 locations where a horse has blind spots
Directly in front and directly behind
When do we need to get to Meadowbrook
8:00am
Name the 2 parts of the bridle that we fasten when tacking up
Throat latch, Nose band
This is how you determine the age of a horse
Look at their teeth
This one feed can meet all of a horses nutritional needs
good quality hay
Name 3 disciplines of riding
Hunters, Jumpers, dressage, cross country, eventing, reining, barrels, endurance
Who do you contact to make lesson changes
Gaby
Name the types of martingales
Running, standing, german
Name 2 vestigial (no longer have a purpose) structures on the horses' body
chestnuts, ergots, and splint bones used to be toes
Name the most recent triple crown winner
Justify
Most species of animals have this organ, horses do not
Gall bladder
This shows you what classes the horse you are holding will go in
Name tag/sign
The purpose of standing wraps
to provide support, reduce swelling, protect injuries, and aid in healing
The 3 bones of the foot
Navicular, Short pastern, Long pastern
Name one of the 3 foundation stallions for the thoroughbred breed
Byerley Turk, the Darley Arabian, and the Godolphin Arabian
How many gallons of water should a healthy horse drink per day
12
The date you must email equiterps by to tell us you want to run for a position
November 30
Name 5 bits
Corkscrew, snaffel, D ring, french link, elevator, waterford, 3 ring, slow twist, eggbutt, loose ring
2 places of the horses' body where there is a part called the "bar"
Hoof and mouth (the gap between back teeth)
How many horses are there in MD
~80,000
Name signs of colic
Sweating, lying down at unusual times, pawing, looking/biting at sides, rolling, and a disinterest in eating
Visiting teams can only adjust this before mounting one of our horses
Stirrups