Grooming
Name an important area that we must make sure is groomed well before riding
Hooves, underbelly/girth area, face
What side of the horse do we mount from (and lead from)?
The left side
About how many saddle pads do we normally use? (x2 points if you can identify them)
Two: regular saddle pad and waffle pad OR regular saddle pad and gel pad
True or false: horses can see directly in front of them
False
Name the breed:
I am a short-ish horse with a semi-stocky build. I excel in many different disciplines, and can have a high or low head carriage. Most of my breed is bay. What breed am I?
Morgan Horse
Name all of the brushes we use
Curry comb, hard brush, soft brush, hoofpick, mane/tail brush
What are the 3 most common aids you use when riding a horse?
Name the tack piece:
I attach to the girth, and I stay on the underbelly of the horse. What am I?
Martingale
Name the V shape that is a part of the horse's hoof
The frog
Name the breed:
I am a tall, lean breed that loves to show off my big personality. Some of my friends can perform 5 gaits, but some of my friends can only perform 3. I have a long body and typically appear in a chestnut color. What breed am I?
American Saddlebred
When we pick hooves, we try not to bother the horse's frog. Why?
It is a sensitive piece of tissue that they can easily feel
The hand closest to the wall/not facing my instructor is my ____ hand. The leg not facing the wall/closest to my instructor is my ____ leg.
Outside, Inside
What are the two components that make up a stirrup?
Leather & iron
Where would we measure a horse to if we wanted to know their height?
The withers
Name 2 things that we look for in a saddleseat rider's equitation.
Hands up, heels down, sit tall, shoulders back, chin up, etc.
Name the common disease horses can get from bad hoof hygiene
Thrush
If I wanted to direct my horse away from the rail, which hand and leg would I use to do so?
Inside hand, outside leg
What is the difference between a snaffle and a curb/draw rein?
A snaffle keeps the head stable and up, and is used for steering. The curb rein or draw rein brings the nose in/down.
Name the body part:
I am a callous-like, keratin growth on the inside of a horse's leg. What am I?
What is a driving horse?
A horse that can pull a cart with a rider in it
Why would someone put splint boots or polo wraps on a horse?
To protect and support the legs and tendons
Explain how and where someone would execute a serpentine
Perform ~3 "bumps" on a long rail
We attach the caveson and the throat latch in two different places. What piece of tack are they a part of, and where to they fasten?
The caveson is fastened under the chin. The throat latch is fastened near the cheek and near where the neck starts. They are a part of the bridle.
What is the common name for the place of the horse where the crown of the bridle or top of the halter sits? (hint: it is almost always shaven)
The bridlepath
How many lbs of hay do horses typically eat in a day?