Breeds
What is the largest breed of horse?
Shire
There are 8 total tools for grooming a horse. Name 3
1. Curry Comb
2. Hard Brush
3. Soft Brush
4. Mane and Tail Brush
5. Hoof Pick
6. Face Brush
7. Shedding Blade
8. Sweat Scraper
There are three kinds of events that are well known. Name 2
1. Jumpers
2. Cross Country
3. Dressage
What are the 4 gates of a horse?
1. Walk
2. Trot
3. Canter
4. Gallop
What is the part of tack that you sit on/in when riding?
Smallest breed?
Miniature Horse
Falabella Miniature Horse
You always pick a horse's hooves away from yourself. True or false?
True
What is dressage?
Fancy riding. Horse dancing.
What are your two basic positions?
Standing
What are the two types of saddles?
English
Western
Thoroughbred
What is the first tool you use when grooming the body?
Curry Comb
What is the highest level of event in dressage?
Grand Prix
When trotting, what shoulder do you want to be posting with?
The outside
What is the difference between a western and English saddle?
Western saddles have a horn in the front and are much larger than English saddles.
There are five most commonly used breeds for working. Name 2
1. Belgian
2. Shire
3. Percheron
4. Clydesdale
5. Haflinger
What is the sweat scraper used for?
To remove water after bathing and/or hosing a horse.
What is the difference between jumpers and cross country events?
When cantering, how do you count strides?
Every time there is a down beat.
Which side of the tongue does the bit always go over?
The top
What is the most expensive horse breed?
Arabian
Why is it important to pick a horse's hooves?
To keep them clean, healthy, and it helps release dirt, mud, rocks/pebbles, and feces from the hoof.
What is a TD?
Technical delegate, which is called when a rider is doing something that is inappropriate, or something is noticed to be against the rules.
What is the difference between a canter and a gallop?
A canter is a three-beat pace. A Gallop is a four-beat pace.
True or False. Riding in a bit gives you more control?
False! If you can't control a horse when riding bitless, using a bit won't help you anyways. It's just going to create pain and confusion.