Nutrition
Describe how feeds are measured.
Feeds are measured in pounds(lbs) and ounces(oz)
Why do we use a fecal test?
To count the number of eggs in a horses system.
Name 3 basic confirmation faults of the back.
Long, Extremely short, Roach, Hunter Bump, etc.
Name the sports that you don't use an english saddle for in Pony Club.
Driving, Vaulting, Western, Quiz
What is it called when the horses teeth are ground down 1-2x a year?
Floating
Describe 3 Characteristics of good feed and 3 of bad feed.
Fresh Smell, dust free, no mold, dead animals, etc.
Why do we have a coggins test done?
To test for Equine Infectious Anemia(EIA)
Name 3 basic confirmation faults of the front legs?
Pigeon Toed, Toed in, Toed out, knock kneed, bench knees etc.
Name all the sports in Pony Club.
Dressage, Eventing, Polocrosse, Polo, Foxhunting, Show Jumping, Driving, Vaulting, Western, Quiz, Games, Distance Riding, HSE, Games
Name 3-4 teeth found in a horses mouth
Incisors, Canines, Wolf, PreMolar, Molar
How many gallons of water does a horse drink in a day?
8-12 gallons
If your horse is scratching his tail, what type of worms may he have?
Pinworms
What is the confirmation fault when the horses knees are closer together than the rest of the legs?
Knock Knees
How many points are you docked for using your voice in a dressage test?
Using your voice is considered a serious penalty and will cost the rider 2 points each time.
What teeth are sometimes pulled due to interfering with the bit?
Wolf Teeth
Which nutrient(s) must be broken down or changed by the horse's body in order to be used?
Carbs, Proteins, Minerals
What is another name for tetanus?
Lockjaw
Name the basic skeletal anatomy on the front leg from the shoulder down?
Scapula, Humerus, Ulna, Radius, Metacarpals, carpals. (1st, 2nd, 3rd Phalynx)
What are the dimensions of a polocrosse field?
160 yards x 60 yards
What age indicators happen on the upper corner incisors?
Galvaynes groove, 7 and 11 year old hooks
What main nutrient are electrolytes?
Minerals
What is another name for large strongyles?
Blood Worms
Name 2 unsoundness that may be caused from short upright pasterns.
Ringbone, sidebone etc
Name 3 different types of jump course rounds.
Take your own line, equitation, knockdowns, jump off, fault and out, relays
Name 2 types of molar "wears" horses get.
Wave, Step, Points, etc.