Horse Colors, Coats and Breeds
The amount of white on horse's legs
True or False: Horses can only breathe through their nose.
True.
How many bones make up the horse's skeletal system?
205
What four gaits dose a non-gaited horse have?
walk, trot, canter, gallop
When riding in an arena, what is the appropriate way to safely pass another rider going head to head?
Left shoulder to left shoulder
What breed of horse is most well known for being spotted?
Appaloosa
What is the leading cause of death in horses not related to old age?
Colic
What is the name of the teeth that a horse generally has removed so that the bit can sit comfortably?
Wolf Teeth
What is the average lifespan of a horse. I.E. "X-X years"
25-30
What three events take place in the sport of eventing?
Dressage, cross country and show jumping.
What is the distinct difference in identification between a dun horse and a buckskin horse?
How long is a horses gestation period?
Generally 11 months
coronet (band), pastern, fetlock, cannon, knee, forearm, elbow
What is the name of the horse race that is considered the first leg of the Triple Crown?
Kentucky Derby
What type of bridle does not have a bit?
hackamore or bites
What is the difference between paint and pinto?
Paint is a breed whereas pinto is a color/coat pattern.
What is the normal temperature range in horses?
99-101
Which horse's organ is the largest?
The skin
What is one unique feature of a horses digestive system?
They cannot vomit or burp (what I'm looking for but will accept the others), small stomach and set up for continuous grazing.
What is a tempi, when referring to horses while riding?
A series of flying lead changes
Which breed of horse is hypoallergenic?
The Bashkir Curly
What are the three most commonly used NSAIDS for horses that we give?
Bute, Banamine, Previcox/Equioxx
A horse typically has how many lumbar vertebrae?
Extra Credit point: are all horses the same?
6
No
What number of races does a Thoroughbred have to have run to be named a War Horse?
50
What is the difference between the canter and the lope?
NOTHING! Got ya!