FFA
When was FFA established?
1928
How many bones does the skeletal system of a horse consist of?
205 bones
How long did the Pony Express run for?
18 months
Which disease found in horses is spread through tick bites?
Lyme Disease
What is an example of roughage?
Grass Hay, Alfalfa Hay, Fresh Grass, etc.
What is the FFA motto?
Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve
What are the four types of bones in the horse's body?
Long, Short, Irregular and Flat bones
What year did Columbus bring horses to the West Indies?
What hoof problem causes inflammation of the laminae of the foot?
Laminitis
Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Vitamins, Minerals and Water
What does the owl represent on the FFA emblem?
Knowledge
What muscular organ is used to digest and break down food?
The stomach
How many years ago were horses domesticated?
Approximately 6,000 years ago
Which disease is caused by a virus carried into a bite wound by infected saliva?
Rabies
What are legumes?
a seed, pod, or other edible part of a leguminous plant, used as food.
What year was the FFA creed adopted?
1930
Which system circulates blood and oxygen throughout the body?
The circulatory system
What are draft horses typically used for?
Carrying heavy loads
Which part of the hood is located at the heel, and forms a V into the center of the sole?
The frog
What are examples of concentrates?
Oats, Pellets, Corn, Wheat, etc.
What does the eagle represent on the FFA emblem?
Freedom
What are the four chambers of the heart in order?
Right Atrium, Right Ventricle, Left Atrium, Left Ventricle
What maximum height does a pony have to be?
14 hands 2 inches, (58 inches)
What is a normal temperature for an adult horse?
99.0-101.5 F
What is the difference between warm-season and cool-season grasses?
Cool season grow much earlier in the season (mid spring) whole warm season grow later in the year (late spring/summer)