Level 1 #2

Equine Anatomy

100

We make sure to pick out this part of the horse's body very thoroughly to maintain the horse's comfort.

Pick out hooves

200

The saddle is positioned just behind this part of the horse's body.

the shoulder (blade)

300

This part of the horse has whiskers that should NOT be trimmed. (As of 2021, it is actually ILLEGAL to trim whiskers on competition horses and will result in elimination from sanctioned competition, and a fine for repeat offenders.)

Muzzle

400

We want to make sure the saddle sits above, not crushing down on, this part of the horse's neck/back.

Withers

500

This is the name of the horse's first vertebra.

Poll

Equipment

100

Riders should wear this kind of footwear to ensure their foot does not slide all the way through the stirrup.

Shoes with a small heel

Paddock boots

Shoes with a grippy sole

200

This piece of equipment sits between the horse and the saddle.

Saddle pad/blanket/cloth

300

This is a reason we wear long pants when we ride.

To avoid rubs and chafing from the saddle

400

We use this to tell a horse the direction it should be going.

Reins

500

This piece of equipment keeps the horse's saddle on its back.

Girth

Riders

100

This is how we ask a horse to go.

Cluck, then squeeze, then kick.

200

We do this to make sure our foot does not slide out of the stirrup.

Heels down

300

This is how we ask a horse to stop.

Sit up tall, stop following their movement, and bend our elbows back to our hips.

400

When returning our horse to its stall or paddock, it is important that we do this.

With our back to the stall door or gate and the horse facing us, take the halter off and back out the door or gate.

500

The reason our elbows need to be very soft and fluid.

To maintain soft hands

Breeds and Colors

100

Name a cold blooded horse breed.

Clydesdale

Percheron

Belgian Draft

Suffolk Punch

Others

200

Name a pony breed.

Shetland

Welsh

Connemara

Pony of the Americas

Haflinger (also a draft)

others

300

Name a hot blooded breed

Arabian

Thoroughbred

400

This horse type is the result of a hot blooded horse and cold blooded horse being crossed together.

Warmblood

500

A horse that has paint coloring but is not the breed of paint is referred to as this.

Pinto

Horse Care

100

This is an important way to ensure a horse's coat remains healthy.

Grooming

200

A horse eats this much hay per day.

2-3% of their bodyweight 

300

A horse needs to drink this much water per day.

10 gallons

400

This is the frequency of a horse getting its hooves trimmed.

6-8 weeks.

500

This is the frequency of a horse getting dental work.

At least once a year.