Crownpiece, noseband, throat latch, connecting strap, tie ring and cheekpiece.
What are parts of a halter?
100
Two of the basic knots every horseman should know
What are a quick-release slip knot and a bowline knot.
100
Indicative of a horse's wind and breathing, this movement of this area should be slow and regular without signs of jerkiness.
What is the flank
100
Required gear for driving
What are headgear, riding boots, gloves and whip
100
Vet thermometer, antiseptic ointment/spray, scissors, non-stick dressings, roll of cotton, bandages, sponges, latex gloves
What should be in a horse first-aid kit
200
Used only with a snaffle bit, not allowed in performance classes but are allowed in jumping
What is a martingale?
200
Wood shavings, wood pellets, straw and recycled newsprint
What are kinds of bedding
200
Normal, winging and paddling
What are arcs of foot movement
200
Along with the breast collar or neck collar, these pull the cart.
What are TRACES (TUGS)
200
Reasons to call the vet
What are temp > 102, symptoms of shock, extreme lameness, deep puncture wound, signs of colic, decreased appetite 12-24 hours, worsening cough, broken bone, choking with excessive salivation, persistent diarrhea, mare having difficulty foaling.
300
When the hoof of one leg hits or brushes against the inside of the opposite leg
What is brushing?
300
Northwest Poisonous plants (to horses)
What is yew, azalea, red maple, chokecherry, black walnut, johnson grass/sudangrass, nightshade, ragwort, oak, yellow star thistle
300
When a horse stand pigeon-toed on its hind feet, with the points of its hocks turned outward
What is bandy legs
300
Necessary equipment on the bridle that must be in place before driving an animal hitched to a vehicle
What are blinders
300
A viral infection that causes inflammation of the brain
What is equine encephalomyelitis
400
Location on the horse of most saddle fitting problems.
What are the withers
400
Amount of manure produced per day by a 1,000 pound horse
What is 50 pounds
400
The horse rather than this is being judged in the pleasure class
What is the rider
400
The two commands an animal must obey before harnessing.
What are whoa and stand
400
Internal Parasites that should be controlled as part of your horse's health program
What are large strongyles, small strongyles, ascarids, pinworms and bots
500
Made of mohair, rayon, cotton or neoprene. Come in various lengths, widths and styles. Wider and softer is better.
What is a cinch
500
Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water
What are 6 essential nutrients for a horse
500
The classes, both western and english, when the rider is judged on basic position, lightness of hands, use of aids, etc..
What is a control class
500
Bring the cart to the horse, do not back the animal into the shafts.
How should you always connect the cart to the animal
500
When anaerobic bacteria break down tissue in the frog and cleft