Breeds
A horse no taller than 38 inches is called what?
Miniature horse
True or False: Horses have a flu specific to them
True Equine Influenza
True or False: A spur is a soft tool that you use to stop a horse.
False, spurs are pointy tools that make the horse go faster.
Event where cowboys and cowgirls show off their skills with animals.
Rodeo
What do healthy gums in a horse look like?
True or False: Mustangs stand between 14 and 15 hands high.
True
What are signs of ringworm?
Red, itchy, circular pattern of hair loss, sometimes with a rash.
What do you strap on the back of a horse to ride on?
Saddle
Reining
How long can horses lay down for?
Flashy coats with patches of white and a solid color is what breed is this?
Paint
What is the most common diseases in horses?
Eastern (EEE) kills the most horses. Along with Western (WWW)
What do you use to control a horse on its head?
Bridle
True or False: Horse racing is when they compete by running around a track?
True
Name Characteristics of a healthy horse
Bright, alert, social, eating, ears regularly move, active.
Dished face, long arched neck, and high endurance are all characteristics of what?
Arabian
What is a highly contagious horse disease?
Strangles
What do you put on the horse to protect their hoof?
Bell boots
Competitive event where horses showcase their skills by jumping over fences and going through obstacles is called what?
Horse jumping
How much should horses eat in a day?
They should eat 2-25% of body weight everyday,
False, they are big powerful horses with straight noses.
What system does EPM affect?
The nervous system
Where should you store all the horses tack?
In the tack room
Describe equestrian vaulting
Where gymnasts do tricks on the back of a horse.
What is a healthy heart rate for adult horses?
28-40 beats per minute