Conformation
Tack
Health Issues
Morgan History
Horse Health
Equine Biology
Show Stuff
100
True or false: Overall, the Morgan horse should have mostly large and long features.
False
100
How many cheek pieces does a full bridle have?
2
100
What is thrush and strangles caused by?
Bacteria
100
Who owned the first Morgan Horse? What was the first Morgan Horse's name?
Justin Morgan, Figure
100
What is a healthy temperature range for a horse?
99 - 101 degrees
100
True or false: the hock is a part of the back leg
True
100
How many letters and spaces are allowed in a Registered Morgan Horse's name?
25
200
Fill in the blank: Morgan Horses should have eyes that are _____.
Large
200
The curb bit is intended to be used on which bridle?
Western and Full
200
Any structural defect, injury, or disease that limits a horse's serviceability or diminishes its usefulness
Unsoundness
200
Who are Figure's three famous sons?
Woodbury, Bulrush, and Sherman
200
How many lbs of hay do horses eat per day?
15-25
200
Which part lies below the mane (hint: is thicker on stallions)?
Crest
200
What is the difference between pleasure and equitation?
Pleasure is about the horse, equitation is about the rider
300
The shape and angle matters more than the length
Neck
300
Where are the traces?
26
300
Inflammation of the laminae; can lead to founder
Laminitis
300
Where and when was Figure born?
Massachusetts, 1789
300
How are Alfalfa and Grass different?
Alfalfa is more nutrient dense than grass
300
Fill in the blank: Horses thrive in _____ with other horses
Herds
300
What division involves a sitting trot and a posting trot?
Huntseat Equitation
400
What body part should be well-angled to provide springy steps?
Pasterns
400
Where is the overcheck face piece?
15
400
When the pituitary gland in the brain is enlarged, leading to an excess relaease of hormones
Cushing's Disease
400
Who earned the nickname "Little Giant" and why?
Figure, because although he was small, he was very strong and fast
400
Explain the difference between grain and supplements
Grain is the base while supplements are added for a special purpose
400
Explain the 4 terms: Sire, Stud, Dam, Broodmare
Sire: Dad
Stud: a stallion whose primary job is to breed
Dam: Mom
Broodmare: a mare whose job is to breed
400
What are the three gaits that a Park Saddle horse does?
Animated Park Walk, Park Trot, Canter
500
How tall is the ideal Morgan Horse?
14.1hh - 15.2hh
500
What is #9 called?
Flank girth billet
500
Name one of the parasites that horses can get, and explain what it does. Bonus if you can explain what a parasite is.
TBD
An organism that lives in or on a host organism and gets its food from or at the expense of its host
500
Which horse is the symbol of the Battle of Little Big Horn? What is said about him?
Comanche, he was the last one standing
500
Explain an issue a horse could have and a supplement that you would use to fix it
Example: bad hoofs, hoof supplement
500
What is something that the spleen does?
Doubles red blood cell count
500
Where was the first Morgan Grand Nationals held?
Detroit, Michigan