BASIC
What side of the horse do we lead the horse from?
The left side
What are the names of the 4 snaffle rings?
Eggbutt
D Ring
Full Cheek
Loose Ring
What does TPR stand for?
Temperature, Pulse, Respiration
What is the sensitive point of the horses hoof called?
The frog
What are polo wraps used for?
To provide protection and support to the horses legs during exercise.
List 3 basic needs of the horse
- Food
- Water
- Air/Ventilation
- Turnout
- Clean/Dry Stall
- Company
What are the 6 types of reins/rein materials?
1. Braided
2. Rubber
3. Nylon/Webbed
4. Plain Leather
5. Laced Leather
6. Leather/Webbed
Why might one use a standing/stable bandage?
- Support after exercise
- Reduce/prevent swelling
Name #'s 1, 2, and 4 on the diagram.
1: Poll
2: Crest
4: Nostril
Name 1 form of restraint and how to use it.
Lip Chain
Gum Chain
Skin Twitch
Chemical
Upper Lip/Mechanical Twitch
List 5 tools you need to properly groom your horse before a lesson:
Curry Comb
Hard Brush
Soft Brush
Hoof Pick
Mane and Tail Brush
Which noseband cannot be used with a standing martingale?
Drop Noseband
Name 5 things that should be kept in an equine first aid kid?
- Thermometer
- Stethescope
- Gauze
- Vet Wrap
- Duct Tape
- Cotton
- Alcohol Solution
- Saline Solution
- Scissors
- Betadine, Chlorohexadine, Triple Antibiotic
Name all points of the horses back:
-Loins
-Croup
Name and describe 2 stable vices
- Cribbing
- Weaving
- Stall Walking
- Wind Sucking
- Wood Eating
- Pawing
What side clipper blades are UNACCEPTABLE for body clipping?
40!!!!!
What are 3 consequences of poor saddle fit?
- Saddle Sores
- Saddle Sores
- Restricted Movement/Balance
Why is it not recommended to suture a puncture wound?
Because it needs to heal from the inside, out.
Name all points in a horses fore-leg.
- Forearm
- Knee
- Cannon Bone
- Fetlock
- Pastern
- Coronet Band
- Hoof
When or why might you body clip a horse?
- Excess hair making them hot
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Name 3 skin conditions.
- Rain Rot
- Insect Bite Hypersensitivity
- Hives
- Scratches
- Ringworm
What is the ideal amount of wither clearance when fitting a saddle?
2-3 Fingers
What are the regular parameters for TPR?
Temperature: 99-101 Degrees Faranheit
Pule/Heartrate: 28-40 BPM (Average 36)
Respiration Rate: 6-16 Breaths/Minute (Average 12)
Name all points of the horses lower hind-leg:
-Cannon Bone
-Fetlock
-Pastern
-Coronet Band
-Hoof
Name 3 factors to consider when blanketing:
- Age
- Coat
- Weight
- Body condition
- Access to shelter
- Temperature