Breeds
Tall, lean, and athletic, this breed is primarily used for racing
Thoroughbred
TPR
Temperature, pulse, respiration
What horses eat throughout the day- includes hay and grass
Roughage/Forage
Used when the horse is on the trailer
Shipping boots
You are planning to walk/trot/canter and possibly jump some logs in the woods on your trail today. You should wear..
A helmet (always!!) and a safety vest (body protector)
With large nostrils, a high head and tail carriage, and a signature dished nose, this horse is known for its endurance
Arabian
Soft cushiony wrap with a stretchy wrap on top. Used on the legs.
What is a standing wrap
The minimum amount of forage that a horse must consume each day
1.5% of their bodyweight
Used to protect the horse's heel from overreach injuries
Bell boots
The grass on the trail is very dry so you are worried about your horse slipping. Your horse should wear..
Studs
Originating from Ireland, this hardy pony breed excels in a variety of disciplines including eventing, driving, and foxhunting
Connemara
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that can be given IV or orally. Often used when a horse has colic
What is banamine
Timothy, orchard grass, alfalfa
Used to soften the hoof when the horse has an abcess
Soaking boot
A deer jumps out of the woods and your horse spooks. You should..
Get in your safety seat, do a one rein stop to prevent your horse from bolting, and then talk calmly to them and pet them to help them relax once the "threat" is gone
Agile, fast over short distances, and with a desire to please, this breed is a common choice as a ranch horse
Quarter Horse
Blood test for horses that must be taken annually
What is a coggins test
The variety of hay that is high calorie, very palatable, and acts as a natural buffer for the horse's stomach
Alfalfa hay
Used to protect a horse from interfering when doing flatwork or jumping - tendons and cannon bone covered
Brushing boots
You are riding on a trail with a friend and they fall off their horse. They are too injured to walk or ride back. You should..
Call 911 if needed, then call your trainer or another barn contact so that they can drive out and get your friend. You SHOULD NOT leave your injured friend alone to go get their horse or for any other reason
With their signature flaxen mane, this gentle giant is generally used for agricultural work
Belgian Draft
Procedure performed by a veterinarian or dentist to file down sharp edges and uneven angles on a horse's teeth
Dental Float
A type of feed given to horses that are "easy keepers" and don't need help putting on weight, but still need more nutrients than their forage provides
Ration Balancer
Used to protect a horse when jumping - tendons covered, cannon bones exposed
Open-front jump boots
You are going off property to trail ride. You should bring in your trailer...
Water, hay, extra halter, etc.