Horse Management
What does TPR stand for?
Temp, pulse and respiration
What is the purpose of a grab or safety strap?
To give the rider something to hold onto for security other than the reins
in hands. Ground to withers. One hand equals 4 inches.
When a group of riders need to cross a road, should they cross one at a time or all together?
All together
Name 3 causes of colic
over feeding, spoiled or unsuitable grain, and working hard after eating
List 4 types of bandaging
shipping, stable, polo and treatment
What is the heat index of 70 relative humidity and 86 temp
95 which means ride with extreme caution
What is a hand gallop?
Controlled gallop usually 15-18 mph or 400-425 mpm
Which is typically worse- low ring bone or high ringbone?
Low ringbone due to the calcification of the cannon joint and the small pastern bone causing arthritis.
Shoeing pad that covers the edge of the foot and heels, leaving the frog exposed
Rim Pad
Organ that is used as a reservoir for RBC released into circulation during exercise
Type of jump release that maintains contact with the mouth throughout
Automatic Release