1
Which form of equine encephalomyelitis occurs most frequently? A. Eastern B. Western C. Venezuelan D. Brazilian
eastern
regulates moisture
hoof wall
two
. One of Colin’s horses has a fever, nasal discharge and difficulty swallowing. Additionally, he has noticed the horse standing with its head extended. Colin’s horse is exhibiting signs of which disease? A. Satchels B. Sarcoids C. Scratches D. Strangles
strangles
Which of the following knots should be used to tie a horse? A. Overhand knot B. Figure eight knot C. Double overhand knot D. Quick-release knot
Standing stalls are most commonly used for which of the following? A. Show horses B. Draft horses C. Roping horses D. Racing horses
draft horses
creates a shallow crease which fills with dirt
white line
how many beats is a walk
four
What is the maximum amount of concentrate for one feeding?
A. 30 pounds B. Eight pounds C. 20 pounds D. 15 pounds
8
In preparation to ride, Jamison cinched his horse just tight enough to keep the saddle on while he bridled his horse and put on his helmet. He then cinched the saddle tighter before mounting the horse. When should Jamison check the cinch again? A. A few minutes into the ride B. An hour into the ride C. At the completion of the ride
a few min into ride
Which of the following refers to the physical shape and balance of a horse’s body parts? A. Disposition B. Size C. Conformation D. Pedigree
conformation
back part of the hoof
heel bulbs
how many beats is a lope
4
Which of the following are direct pressure bits (NOT leverage bits)? A. Snaffle bits B. Spade bits C. Diamond bits D. Curb bits
snaffle
While evaluating a Hunt Seat Equitation class, Jacelyn applied scoring deductions for ticking a cone and for a 1/4 overturn. What is the total points Jacelyn deducted for these penalties? A. 5 B. 6 C. 8 D. 10
6
In a Reining class, what is the penalty for break of gait? A. 1/2 point B. 1 point C. 2 points D. 5 points
2
furthest weigh bearing point on the hoof
buttress
Which of the following events is designed to show the athletic ability of a ranchtype horse in the confines of a show arena? A. Western Pleasure B. Western Horsemanship C. Hunter Hack D. Reining
reining
The Coggins test checks for _____________ antibodies in the blood. A. Equine infectious anemia (EIA) B. Rhinopneumonitis C. Equine encephalomyelitis D. Periodic ophthalmia
Equine Infectious Anemia
In a Hunter Hack course, horses must perform a certain number of strides between fences. Fences with 72 feet between them require how many strides? A. Three B. Six C. Five D. Four
5
Which of the following allows a horse’s hoof to twist or move from side to side? A. Long pastern bone B. Short pastern bone C. Navicular bone D. Coffin bone
regeneration of the hoof wall occurs
coronary band
In a Western Pleasure class, the horse’s head is considered too low if _____________. A. The throatlatch is below the withers B. The muzzle is below the withers C. The eye is below the withers D. The tip of the ear is below the withers
D. The tip of the ear is below the withers
When scoring a Western Horsemanship class, what point value should be deducted from the exhibitor’s score for the penalty shown?
A. 3 B. 5 C. 10 D. No point loss
10
While evaluating a Reining class, Pierce applied penalty deductions for under spinning 1/8 of a turn and for jogging beyond two strides (less than 1/2 of the length of the arena). What is the total points Pierce deducted for these penalties?
A. 1 1/2 points B. 1 point C. 2 points D. 2 1/2 points
2 1/2