No hoof, no horse
Using this farrier tool the farrier can pull off the loosened horseshoe
Pincher (shoe puller)
This is proper etiquette to pass a rider when riding toward an oncoming rider and horse
What is pass left shoulder to left shoulder
Name the set of letters that should be in your helmet proving it meets safety standards
ASTM/SEI
American society for testing materials
Safety Equipment Institute
This should be done to tack daily to keep it supple and clean for safety
conditioned
you should do this if your pony is not eating, looking sickly, has a swollen eye
what is Call your veterinarian
This is about how much a hoof grows in one month
what is 1/4"
This measurement describes the size of a standard(large) dressage arena
What is 20 X 60 meters
Name two requirements of a safe boot for riding
covers the ankle, has enough heel to stop from slipping through stirrup,NO deep tread"waffle" soles, securely fastened , entirely closed, thick sole
Name two bits allowed to be used by D pony clubbers
snaffle, kimberwicke, Pelham
This is the normal temperature range for a healthy horse or pony
98.5-101.5
A 2 part question: Give two names for the same space alongside the frog that is picked out to prevent disease
What are 1. the commissure. and 2. collateral grooves
This is what is meant by saying "change rein"
what is "change direction" while riding
Name three things that should not be worn by a rider around the head area when working around horses or riding
dangle earrings, rings or other jewelry that could catch on your reins or the pony's mane. No combs, barrettes or pins in your hair that could hurt your head if you fell. No loose scarves or belts that could catch on things.
This specific piece of tack is used to keep a saddle from slipping back. The yoke fits around the shoulders and the center strap goes between the front legs and fastens around the girth. The two top straps attach to the D rings at the front of the saddle. There should be room to fit ONE hand at the top of the yoke.
what is a hunt style breastplate
pg 273
This is a special medicated paste given to ponies after fecal tests or every 2-3 months to kill internal worms
What is dewormer
This is the first sign in a hoof and when it happens ,it can make a pony trip and stumble and puts extra strain on his tendons
What is letting the toes grow too long or when a pony is due for shoeing replacement
Describe and demonstrate 3 rider suppling exercises
what are teeter totter, swiveling,airplane exercise, shoulder circles and drops, arm circles, stirrup stands, toe touches, opposite toe touches, lying forward and back, croup touches, poll touches, ankle rolls, leg swings
Name three things listed on your medical armband
What are your name, emergency contact, allergies, doctor name, medical conditions
This piece of tack fastens around the girth and splits at the chest with each strap ending in a rein ring. The reins run through these rings
running martingale
For safety, the reins MUST have rein stops which prevent the martingale rings from getting caught on the bit fastenings
water, roughage, concentrates are three of the 5 required nutrients for horses. Name the other two
succulents and salt
This is the name of the groove in the center of the frog
What is the "cleft"
When a pony does this , his front and hind legs on one side reach out ahead of the other
What is "Canter"
It is required that this have two buckles at each end, and must be fitted when fastened to have two spare holes at the top and bottom when buckled
What is your girth
This is a washable cotton pad that is used alone or underneath a show pad, next to the pony's skin as it is easy to wash and keeps the show pad clean
What is a "baby pad"
Encephalomyelitis ,acquired from an infected mosquito, is fatal to horses in 90% of cases and death usually occurs in 2-3 days(portal.ct.gov). What is it also called?
EEE or sleeping sickness