Horse Judging
In horse judging competitions, what are the TWO BASIC types of classes judged by competitors?
Halter, quality, or conformation classes (accept any) and performance classes
Give TWO reasons why horses live longer today than in the past.
Horses aren't worked as hard; horses generally receive better care.
What is the major nutritional function of carbohydrates?
Energy
Name TWO preprequisites for successful completion of the life cycle of house flies and stable flies.
Breeding materials, moisture, warmth
What is the name of the first feces that the foal excretes?
Meconium (FYI: Meconium is the dark tarry stool formed prior to birth. It normally begins to pass 30 minutes to 6 hours after birth. The next feces is a pasty, yellow feces called "milk feces.")
When being judged in horse show classes, what is the difference between the American system and the Danish system of judging?
American system ranks each entry from most desirable to least desirable; Danish system judges all exhibitors against a standard.
Referring to leasing a horse, what is the difference between a lessor and a lessee?
Lessor is the one who owns the horse; lessee is the one who's leasing the horse.
Name TWO time periods when the energy requirements for a broodmare increase.
Last 1/3 of pregnancy (last trimester); while lactating
Give ONE reason why it is more difficult to control face flies than stable flies and house flies.
Face flies feed on the face where it's difficult to apply insecticide; face flies only land on the horse for a short period each day
The umbilical cord connects which TWO structures?
Fetus and placenta
A horse that does not fit the general description of a breed type is said to be what?
Off type
In regards to equine business, what does the Latin expression "caveat emptor" mean? (pronounced CAVee-aht EMP-tor)
Let the buyer beware
Jr Bonus: Give 3 reasons why a horse's digestible energy or calorie needs may increase.
Exercise, fever, illness, parasites, growing, reproducing, outside temperature (temperature extremes), humidity (wet weather) [accept any answer]
Both house flies and stable flies act as intermediate hosts for what parasite?
Stomach worms (Habronema species)
Name ONE major cause of infertility in mares.
Human management, age, health problems, infections, hormone imbalances (low progesterone), anatomical problems (of cervix, uterus, etc.), endometriosis, nutritional factors (tall fescue, deficiencies), psychological issues (stress)
How is the phrase “I grant” used in horse judging oral reasons?
Positive quality of the bottom horse in a pair (FYI: "I fault" is for a negative quality of the top horse in a pair
How does freeze branding a gray horse differ from freeze branding a chestnut horse?
New hair growth after freeze branding comes in white. When branding a gray horse, the iron is applied long enough to kill the root so the hair won't grow back.
Which nutrient has the HIGHEST energy density?
Fat (FYI: Fats have 9 calories/gram; proteins and carbohydrates have 4 calories/gram)
Name TWO treatments for ringworm in horses.
Isolate infected horse, use antifungal shampoo or medicine, disinfect equipment, clip excess hair, remove hard crusts, apply Betadine solution, apply Nolvasan scrub, use white vinegar solution (Accept any correct answers.)
Name ONE thing that can be done to delay foaling until the veterinarian arrives if there is an indication of abnormal presentation of the foal.
Walk the care; keep the mare standing
Jr Bonus: Name 3 importnat points in giving a good set of oral reasons in horse judging.
Take notes during class, have a mental picture of class, use correct terms, organize reasons—intro, use of pairs, conclusion, practice (preferably without notes), accuracy, delivery—appearance, posture, voice, eye contact (Accept any correct answers.)
You do the math... In inches, how tall is a 16 hand horse?
64 inches (16 x 4 = 64)
Why is it important to know the fiber content of feed?
Feeds with higher fiber content have less digestible energy (because fiber is hard to digest)
Irritation, itching, loss of hair, and sometimes crusty scab formation are symptoms of what condition caused by mites?
Mange
In reference to reproduction, what does estrus or heat mean?
Part of the mare’s estrous cycle when she’s receptive to the stallion (Accept any reasonable wording.)