Basic Equine
Uses of a Horse
What is racing, showing, working, rodeo, polo, pleasure riding
Recommended area per horse in free range.
What is 1 acre.
Abdominal pain that is indicative of a digestive issue.
What is colic
Participate in the industry daily.
What is owners, employees, service providers, and volunteers
Unit for height in horses
What is hands
Male horse that has been castrated
What is a gelding
Horses should be fed ___ of their body weight daily.
What is 2%
Inability or difficulty walking.
What is lameness
A person who shoes and cares for horses’ feet.
What is a farrier
Hands = _ inches
What is 4
Horse Blind Spots
What is in front or behind them
Thrush
What is bacterial infection of the frog, the sole of the hoof.
A horse trained to monitor and round up cattle.
What is a stock horse
The three classes of horses based on height
What is light, draft, pony
Stallion
What is a male horse that has not been castrated.
Most important body part for a horse.
What is legs, feet.
Henneke system score of 5
What is normal, peak condition
Industry contributed this dollar amount to the U.S GDP
What is $38.8 Billion
The three classes of horses based on physical traits and usages.
What is hot, warm, and cold blooded.
Female horse under three year of age.
What is a filly?
Feeding for stall-kept horses.
What is they should be fed at least 2 times a day and must be provided hay and grain.
Number score used for obese horses
Henneke system score of 9
Amount of jobs in horse industry
What is 1.4 Million