Anatomy, Breeds & Colors
This color refers to a horse with a reddish-brown body and the same color or lighter tail, mane, and legs.
What is a chestnut (or sorrel)?
This should always be available to a horse, as an average horse can drink 5-10 gallons of it per day.
What is fresh, clean water?
This simple boot is used to protect the heel bulbs and coronary band from being struck by a hind hoof.
What is a bell boot?
Always do this before walking behind a horse to avoid being kicked.
What is speak to the horse or make sure they know you’re there?
For Pony Club ratings, members must show they can correctly name these, which identify a horse to others.
What are markings?
This part of the horse is located at the top of the neck, between the shoulder blades, and is used as the high point for measuring height.
What are the withers?
Horses with a slow metabolism may be prone to this type of health issue if fed too much grain.
What is obesity or founder/laminitis?
This is one reason why you would pick out a mount's hoof daily.
What is to remove debris and check for problems (like thrush or stones)?
What should you wear on your head every time you ride for safety?
What is an approved helmet?
This is the form where you record all vaccinations, deworming, and farrier visits.
What is a health or maintenance record?
A D-3 member should be able to identify a common conformation fault for this area, such as a "ewe" where the top dips and the bottom bulges.
What is the neck?
This routine test is performed to detect Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA).
What is a Coggins test?
This foul-smelling infection of the frog is caused by bacteria and fungi in wet conditions.
What is thrush?
Why is it important to keep feed bins and water buckets clean?
What is to prevent mold, illness, or contamination?
Name one advantage of keeping a record book for your horse.
What is tracking health, ensuring proper care, or showing preparedness for emergencies?
This color comes in variations like iron, dappled, and flea-bitten, and these horses are born dark and grow lighter as they age.
What is grey?
When looking at a feed label, this percentage is often the first thing checked to ensure it meets the horse's developmental or workload needs.
What is crude protein?
This serious injury to the tendon can be caused by applying a bandage too tightly or with uneven pressure.
What is a bandage bow (or bowed tendon)?
List two emergency procedures you should know at your barn.
What are the locations of fire extinguishers and emergency contacts or evacuation routes?
At a rally, if a rule is unclear, you should do this before making a protest.
What is consult the steward or refer to the official rulebook?
Located on the head, this specific anatomical point is the area right behind the ears.
What is the poll?
Why is fecal testing (fecal egg count) important for parasite management?
What is determining the type and amount of parasites present (to determine deworming needs)?
These specific farrier tools are used for removing excess hoof wall during a trim.
What are nippers?
Name the section of the leg between the knee and the fetlock, known for its role in shock absorption.
What is the cannon bone?
This large muscle group powers the horse forward during movement.
What is the loin?