HORSE BREEDS
COMMON EQ DISEASES
GROOMING AND SADDLING
ANATOMY AND PSYCHOLOGY
NUTRITION AND HEALTH
100

originated in Massachusetts, is considered to be Americas first documented native breed, they have a deep chest, large round body with heavy slopping shoulders and a short broad back, their slender legs are well boned and strong

 

Morgan

100
  • Can be external or internal
  • ·      Infect host animals through contact or ingestion
  • ·      Have various life cycles
  • ·      Are living organisms

Parasites

100

 The first piece of equipment when we get ready to saddle the horse is going to be the _________.

Saddle blanket

100
  • ·      Include:
  • -      hoof wall
  • -      white line
  • -      sole
  • -      _____ ??

Frog

100

Another disease that we want to make sure we monitor our horses for is equine infectious anemia, which is also called ________ 

swamp fever

200

originated in the Arabian Peninsula, is considered to be the most ancient and purest of all breeds, the delicate head has a distinct dished or concave shape, large wide set eyes, small muzzle, and large nostrils, the head is set on an arching neck, the main and tail are fine and silky, the tail is carried high

Arabian

200
  • ·      Is a mosquito-borne virus
  • ·      Is a virus which can cause meningitis and encephalitis in humans and horses
  • ·      Causes inflammation of the central nervous system

West Nile Virus

200

A lot of times, just for appearance sake, it is nice to clip these long hairs off the back of your horse’s fetlock. They are called _________? 

 fetlock hairs

200

    Is the area inside the white line

  •  Protects internal structures
  •     Also provides support, sharing the weight of the horse

Sole

200

 The normal temperature of a horse, usually is going to be around __________ degrees Fahrenheit.

100.5

300

originated in the United States, is a stocky, heavily muscled animal with a thick neck, broad chest, massive hind quarters and sturdy highly agile legs  

Quarter Horse

300
  • ·      Is also referred to as “ swamp fever”
  • ·      Is a viral disease
  • ·      Is spread by horse flies
  • -      fly bites an infected horse, then bites a healthy horse in close proximity

Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA)

300

band attached to a saddle, used to secure it on a horse by being fastened

Girth

300
  • ·      Is located between and underneath the short pastern bone and coffin bone
  • ·      Supports the deep flexor tendon which passes underneath it and attaches to the coffin bone

Navicular Bone

300

  A horse typically learns best by________    ____

 consistent repetition

400

originated in Scotland, has a straight profile, long arched neck, tall withers, long often cow-hocked legs with abundant feathering and hooves which are wide and springy

Clydesdale

400
  • ·      Is also known as “ lockjaw”
  • ·      Is a bacterial disease which can affect most animals
  • ·      Is more prevalent in horses because of their environment and tendency to incur injuries
  • ·      Toxin attacks nerves controlling the muscles of the body

Tetanus

400

leverage bits, the amount of leverage inserted on the horses mouth difference by the length of shank, size and diameter of the mouthpiece, shape of the mouthpiece and the tightness of the curb chain

Curb bits

400

·      Is the large bone found inside the hoof

·      Provides strength and stability to the hoof, attachment of the tendons and protection of blood vessels and nerves

Coffin Bone

400

To ensure the proper health of our horse, it is important that we ___________ them for certain diseases.

vaccinate

500

 originated in Austria, very sure footed with excellent legs and hooves, strong loins and a long stride

Haflinger

500
  • ·      Is an often fatal disease caused by a bacterial toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum
  • ·      Is more deadly in horses because they are more sensitive to the toxin than other animals

Botulism

500

brushes which brush away all the dust, debris, dried mud or hair which was brought to the surface by the rubber curry

Soft brush

500
  • ·      Are found at the front of the horse's mouth and are used for nipping the grass
  • ·      Are yellowish in color when they first erupt
  • ·      Are used to determine age in horses by examining the wear and slant of the teeth

incisors

500

   One of the most critical rules of feeding management is to make sure your horse has access to______ ,_______ at all times

 clean, fresh water

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