Acronyms
Nutrition
Health
Around the Barn
Horsin' Around
100
WOR
Western Ontario Region
100
What percentage of a horse or pony’s weight is made up of water?
50%
100
What does a Coggins test identify?
Equine Infectious Anemia
100
Name the 2 basic types of jumps in show jumping.
Verticals (upright) and spreads (oxer)
100
What is the Pony Club motto?
Loyalty, Character, Sportsmanship
200
WNV
West Nile Virus
200
How long does it take food to pass through a pony’s digestive tract?
72 hours
200
What is the body’s temperature control process called?
Thermoregulation
200
What is the main reason to use bell boots?
To protect the heels from ‘overreaching’ injuries
200
True or False: A good starting cross country galloping pace is about 400 meters per minute.
True
300
FEI
Federation Equestre Internationale or International Equestrian Federation
300
How long is the digestive tract in a full size horse?
140 ft
300
Approximately how long does it take to get a horse fit?
Approximately 6 weeks
300
What is the purpose of an Irish martingale?
To keep the reins from going over the horse’s head after a fall
300
What is a pony’s normal respiration rate?
8-16 breaths per minute
400
OAVT
Ontario Association of Veterinarian Technicians
400
Name 2 uses of a poultice.
To sooth bruising and/or to reduce inflammation and/or to clean wounds
400
What are the 5 types of wounds?
Bruises (contusions), punctures, lacerations, incisions and abrasions
400
Name 2 types of beddings based on function.
Drainage and absorbent
400
What is another term for the cecum?
Water gut
500
EPM
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis
500
Name the fat soluble vitamins.
A, D, E, K
500
What are the basic inoculations that are recommended for your horse?
Rabies, tetanus, influenza and encephalomyelitis
500
What is another name for a figure 8 noseband?
Grackle noseband
500
Name 3 of the basic principles of good horsemanship.
Security for the rider and/or Effective use of aids for good control and/or Non-abuse of the pony and/or Unity between horse and rider
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