Riding
Warmup of the horse should begin with this gait
What is the "walk"
This nutrient does not need to be broken down for the horse to use it
What is "water"
The space between the horse's ears
What is the "poll"
The bent over portion of the nail which secures the shoe to the foot
What is a "clench" or "clinch"
Letter "R"
A small moveable loop on the bridle used to secure the loose ends of the straps
what is a "Runner"
The language used by the rider to communicate with the horse
What are the "aids"
A,D,E,K
What are the "fat soluble vitamins"
The horny growth occurring at the back of the fetlock
What is the "ergot"
Cutting back the toe of the foot to make it fit the shoe
What is "dumping"
Letter "Y"
A horse in its first year of life is referred to as this.
What is a "Yearling"
A change in pace or speed
what is a "transition"
Fat soluble vitamin derived from carotene in carrots
What is "vitamin A"
A permanent mark made by freezing instead of heat. The hair grows in white. Usually numbers or letters
What is a "freeze brand"
A sharp hooked knife used to pare away excess sole or trim the frog
What is a "drawing knife"
Letter B
The term used to describe a method of holding the reins (common in jumping)
What is "bridging" the reins
Two fences with no stride in between them
What is a "bounce"
This water soluble vitamin is also known as ascorbic acid
What is "Vitamin C"
Also known as glass eye. The eye of the horse lacking iris pigmentation ED447
What is a "wall eye"
The horseshoe nail is accidently driven into the sensitive structures of the foot
What is "quicking" or "pricking"
Letter F
A term used to describe the movement when the horse hits the sole of the front foot with the toe of the hind foot.
What is "forging"
This action is used to prepare for transitions, lighten and balance the horse, send into closed hands bringing hocks under him
What is a "half halt"
Also known as lipids, a useful and far more concentrated source of energy for the horse than carbohydrates
What are "fats"
Several words are used to name various faults with this anatomical structure: calf, bench, bucked to name a few
What is the "knee"
What is "white line disease" or "seedy toe"
Letter Q
Separating horses to prevent the spread of disease
What is "Quarantine"