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True or False
100
True or false: Morgan horses have more saddleseat divisions than Saddlebreds do.
False
100
What color should a horse's gums be?
Pink
100
Fill in the blank: A ____ ____ is a leverage rein that passes through the martingale and bit, then attaches to the girth.
Draw rein
100
What part of the horse do we measure to?
Withers
100
Fill in the blank: A horse is ____ when there is an issue that obstructs it from performing gaits soundly. There is something wrong with the leg or hoof.
Lame
100
Who is this?
The Farrier
100
Who is the man the Morgan Horse is named after, and what was the first Morgan Horse's name?
Justin Morgan, Figure
100
Colic is the leading cause of premature death in horses.
True
200
Fill in the blank: Morgan divisions offer ____ equitation opportunities than Saddlebred divisions do.
(More or Less)
More
200
How many pounds of hay do horses eat per day?
15-25 lbs
200
Fill in the blank: The ____ is at the front of the saddle, and the ____ is at the back.
Pommel, Cantle
200
What is the part of the body that lies in between the horse's ears? (Not the forelock)
Poll
200
How does colic work?
There is an impaction (food, gas) in the intestines that is not able to make its way out on its own.
200
What is the practice taking place here?
Driving
200
What is the four-beat gait that Saddlebreds perform?
Rack/slow gait
300
What are the three kinds of Country Pleasure divisions?
Saddleseat, Huntseat, Western
300
Describe the characteristics of regular grain and additive supplements.
Grain: to provide a basis of foundational nutrients that a horse needs
Supplements: to provide extra support in areas where a horse needs help (ex. feet issues or sensitive stomach problems)
300
What are the three kinds of bits?
Snaffle, curb, pelham
300
Foundering affects which part of the horse's body? BE SPECIFIC. Double points if you explain what happens!
The bone inside the hoof rotates due to tissues breaking down and not being able to support it.
300
What is the technically correct name for Swayback?
Lordosis
300
What division is this?
Morgan Western Pleasure
300
Demonstrate a quick release knot.
TBD
400
Which Morgan saddleseat division are trainers not allowed to show in?
Classic Pleasure
400
What type of grain would you likely feed to an elderly horse?
Senior Feed
400
True or false: The bigger the bit mouthpiece is, the harsher it is.
False
400
What are three anatomical differences between Morgan and Saddlebred horses?
Morgans: short bodies, short ears, lots of muscle, etc.
Saddlebreds: long bodies, long faces, lean bodies, etc.
400
Fill in the blank: ____ is a highly contagious respiratory disease that is characterized by lymph node abscesses and facial discharge.
Strangles
400
What is going on here?
Teeth floating
400
Why is riding on the correct lead/diagonal important?
It keeps the horse staying correctly balanced through turns
500
Name every ASB division where the horse shows with a braced tail.
Fine Harness, Three-Gaited, Five-Gaited, Park, Equitation
500
What is the difference between alfalfa and grass hay?
Alfalfa is very rich in nutrients, calories, and protein whereas grass is not
500
Fill in the blanks: The ____ ____ goes under the chin and enforces the leverage applied on the ____ ____.
Curb chain, curb bit
500
What are the three parts of the back legs that the front legs do not have?
Gaskin, stifle, hock
500
What is rain rot and how can grooming help prevent it?
A bacterial skin infection caused by moisture - grooming keeps coat dry and clean
500
What kind of bit is this?
Full cheek double jointed twisted copper snaffle
500
Where is Morgan Grand Nationals held, and where is the World's Championship Horse Show held?
Oklahoma City, OK
Louisville, KY
600
What is the difference between Limit Horse and Limit Rider?
Limit Horse: The horse has not won 6 times yet in the specific division.
Limit Rider: The rider has not won 6 times yet in any performance/suit classes.
600
What are two signs of discomfort that a horse could display?
Kicking, biting, squinting eyes, loss of appetite, etc.
600
What are all the parts of a full bridle?
Crown, browband, headstall, throatlatch, cavesson, noseband, curb bit, snaffle bit, curb rein, snaffle rein, curb chain
600
Name all parts of the horse's FRONT leg.
Elbow, forearm, knee, cannon bone, fetlock, ergot, pastern, coronet band, hoof, chestnut
600
What causes Cushing's Disease (aka PPID: Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction)?
Nerve cells die off in the brain, causing part of the pituitary gland to grow. The pituitary gland therefore releases excess hormones, leading to Cushing's Disease.
600
Park Pleasure OR Show Pleasure Three-Gaited
600
What breed is The Lemon Drop Kid, what division did he show in, and what is he known for?
He is the Fine Harness ASB that appeared on the cover of "Sports Illustrated" in the 1950s.