Horse Parts
4-H Rules
Horse Body Parts
Fun Facts
Tack/saddle parts
100

The long flowy part at the back of the horse (This part has no nerves)

What is the tail

100

What 2 things must you be wearing when working with a horse in 4-H?

What is a helmet and boots?

100

Units of measurement for horses.  It is 4 inches.

What is a hand?

100

A baby girl horse is called _____________.

What is a filly?

100

The part that goes on first

Saddlepad

200
The hair between a horses ears
Forelock
200

Vaccination for rabies is required for all horses over _____ months of age?

What is six?
200

Part of a horse usually used as a measuring point.  It's very boney when riding bareback.

What is the withers?

200

Foundation of a saddle is _____________.

What is tree?

200

The part that holds a saddle on the horse.

What is the Girth

300
The part the horse walks on
Hoof
300

What is the date by which Project Horse must be designated with the County?

What is June 1st?

300

Part of the horse's leg where hair (or feathering) grow.  It's the joint just above the hoof.

What is the fetlock?

300

Leather western clothing that protects the legs while riding.

What are chaps?

300

The part you hook the girth to.

What is the Billets

400
The middle of a hoof
Frog
400

Knocking over a pole or barrel incurs a _______ second penalty?

What is 5?

400

A joint on the horse's rear leg that sticks out.

What is the hock?

400

A slow western trot is ___________.

What is a jog?

400

A bitless bride is called ____________.

What is a hackamore or Bosal?

500
The part at the base of the mane
Withers
500

True or false, in hunt seat competition, you are not allowed a crop?

What is false?

500

Part on a horse's head where the crown piece of the bridle rests, just behind the ears.

What is the poll?

500

English riding pants worn with tall boots.

What are breeches?

500

The part you put your foot into.

What is the stirrup?

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