Horse Sports
Name 2 horse sports
Dressage, Eventing, Games, Show Jumping, Polocrosse, Tetrathlon, Quiz, Polo, Foxhunting, Hunter Seat Equitation, Western, Vaulting, Driving, Distance Riding
What does it mean to untack your pony?
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To remove their saddle and bridle
What color is a pony with a golden coat and a white mane and tail?
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Palimino
Should you feed your horse every day?
Yes
What is a vet?
A horse doctor
In a dressage test, you always have to halt at the end. What do you do after you halt?
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Salute the judge
Name three types of noseband
Cavesson, dropped, flash, figure-8, crank
What breed of pony originated on an archipelago in Scotland?
Shetland Pony
How many gallons of water does a horse drink a day on average?
~10 gallons
Your pony is rolling in his stall and biting at his belly. He seems very uncomfortable. What do you think is wrong?
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He might have colic
What are the four phases of Tetrathlon?
Running, Swimming, Shooting, and Riding
Name two artificial aids
Whip, spurs, martingale
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Name two gaited breeds
Icelandic, Missouri Foxtrotter, Tennessee Walking Horse, Standardbred (sometimes), Paso Fino, Peruvian Paso etc. (more not listed)
Name 5 rules of feeding
Feed little and often; always have clean, fresh water available; feed according to work, breed temperament, and condition; keep a consistent schedule; do not work hard right after feeding; feed plenty of roughage; change food gradually; feed good quality food; feed some succulents daily; keep feed and water buckets clean
http://www.pcuk.org/uploads/achievement_badges/Rules_of_good_feeding.pdf
How often should your horse be checked by a farrier?
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Every 6-8 weeks
How many members are on a Polocrosse team, and what are their roles? (Both parts required for credit)
4-5, 3 players and 1-2 stable managers, one of which can bring a horse and act as a substitute
Name 3 types of martingale
Running, standing, bib, Irish, German
What is the difference between a grey and a cremello?
A grey has grey or white hair on black skin, while a cremello has pink skin and white or yellowish hair.
Name 2 types of legume hay
Clover, alfalfa, lucerne
Name 3 types of teeth found in a horse's mouth
What order are the vegetables deposited in Housewife Scurry?
Potato, Apple, Orange, Carrot, Onion
What is another name for Vienna side reins?
Sliding side reins
Name the three overo coat patterns
Frame overo, splash overo, sabino overo
(https://www.ponyclub.org/ContentDocs/Instruction/CertC/ManualSupplementC%20level.pdf)
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
Water, Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Proteins, Minerals, Fats
What bacteria causes tetanus, and where does it live (need both parts for credit)?
Clostridium tetani, which lives in the soil