Horse Terms & Tack
What do we use to clean out a horse's hoof?
What is a hoof pick
What do we use to brush mud off a horse's body in circles?
What is the curry comb
True or False: You should walk behind a horse without letting them know.
What is 5-10 gallons.
What if a horse steps on your foot- what should you do first?
What is stay calm, move away carefully, and check for injury
What is the name of the strap that goes under the horse's belly to keep the saddle place?
What is the girth
True or False: You should brush a horse's tail every day.
What is False- only when needed
If a horse is clicking, what's the first thing you should do?
What is walk them and call the vet
What is a baby horse called under a year of age?
What is a foal
What if a horse is trying to bite while you groom- what might be wrong?
What is they are uncomfortable- check for soreness or injury and be gentle
Name the part of the bridle that goes in the horse's mouth.
What is a bit
What's the name of a braid that runs along the horse's neck and picks up new hair each time?
What is a running braid
What 3 products do you use to wrap standard leg wounds?
What is antibiotic ointment, gauze, and vet wrap
True or False: Horses can sleep standing up
What is true
What if your horse rolls while tacked up- what could be the cause?
What is discomfort or colic- remove tack and call for help.
What is the soft piece of padding under the saddle called?
Name 5 tools we used during grooming.
What are curry comb, soft (dandy) brush, hard (stiff) brush, and hoof pick
Why should we check a horse's hooves daily?
What is to remove rocks and spot injuries early
What's the name of the tallest horse breed?
What is shire
What if you find a horse with a bleeding leg- what do you do?
Apply pressure, tell an adult, and keep calm
What is the name of the part of the horse's leg between the knee and the hoof?
What is the cannon bone
What could happen if you braid a horse's mane when it's soaking wet?
What is it can break the hair or cause tangling
If a horse has a warm spot with swelling in the hoof and is limping, what might be wrong?
What is a hoof abscess
How many degrees can a horse see around them?
About 350 degrees
What if a horse gets loose at camp- what do you NOT do?
Don't chase it! Instead stay calm, alert staff, and close gates