In The Tack Room
BHW Herd
Chinese Zodiac
Horse Communication
Body Parts
100

This grooming tool is used in circular motions to loosen dirt and shedding hair.

What is a curry comb?

100

This horse is the newest addition to the ranch.

 Who is  William?

100

This Animal represents the Chinese Zodiac for 2026

The Horse

100

A horse that repeatedly swishes its tail may be irritated by this insect

Flies

100

This long-haired part grows along the top of a horse’s neck.

 What is the mane?

200

This stiff-bristled brush sweeps away the dirt loosened by a curry comb.

What is a hard brush?

200

This is the only horse at the Dublin Road location who cannot be ridden.

Who is Zephyr?

200

This hot, bright element is paired with the Horse in 2026.

What is Fire?

200

A horse may paw the ground with this body part when it is impatient, frustrated, or anxious

What is a hoof?

200

This hard structure at the bottom of each leg supports the horse’s weight.

What is a hoof?

300

This tool removes rocks, mud, and dirt from the bottom of a horse’s hoof.

What is a hoof pick?

300

She is the oldest of the “Littles” we met at the Patton Road location.

Who is Nellie?

300

The Chinese zodiac includes this many animals.

What is 12?

300

Switching the ears in different directions shows that a horse is doing this to its surroundings.

What is listening?

300

The hock is located between the stifle and fetlock and bends in this direction

What is backwards

400

Made from knotted rope, this piece of tack fits over a horse’s head and is used for leading and groundwork.

What is a rope halter?

400

 Gunnar once participated in this equestrian sport.

What is  Barrel Racing?

400

Children born after February 8, 2016, were born in the year of this clever, playful zodiac animal.

What is the Monkey?

400

Licking, chewing, and lowering the head may show that a horse is beginning to feel this way.

What is relaxed?

400

Located between the neck and back, this is the highest point of a horse’s shoulders.

What are the withers?

500

This strap wraps underneath the horse’s belly to help keep the saddle secure.

What is a girth?

500

 This equine is the largest of the ponies at BHW.

Who is 007?

500

Because every zodiac animal can be paired with each of the five elements, the complete cycle repeats after this many years.

What is 60 years?

500

When two horses gently scratch each other with their teeth, they are participating in this friendly social behavior.

What is mutual grooming?

500

This part of a horse’s body forms the top of the hindquarters between the back and the tail.

What is the croup?

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