Breeds
Breed known for performing the running walk
What is the Tennessee Walking horse
Teeth used for grinding
What are the molars
A brush that should NOT be used on the horse’s face and legs
What is a curry comb
The wooden or metal frame of a saddle
What is a saddle tree
Gait that is characterized by a slow, naturally flat-footed, four beat gait, also known as the foundation gait
What is the walk
Term used for an equine’s mother
What is a Dam
Reddish or copper-red, the mane and tail are usually the same color as the body
What is sorrel
Name 4 grooming tools
Curry comb
Hoof pick
Hard brush
Soft brush(body brush)
Mane and tail comb
Sponge
Sweat scraper
ClippersScissors
The part of the bridle or halter that goes over the head of a horse
What is the headstall
There are this many beats in a walk
What is 4
Breed of pony originated in Whales
What is the Welsh Pony
Toe, quarter and heel are specific areas of this part of the horse
What is the hoof
Term describes a bluish tinge to the coloration
What is Smokey
A bit with reins attached to the end of shanks
What is a curb bit
The side of the horse you should mount from
What is the left side or near side
Breed of horse known for it’s colorful coat patterns and was developed by the Nez Perce Indians
What is the Appaloosa
The physical shape or build of a horse
What is conformation
Why is washing a horse a poor substitute for regular grooming
It removes the protective oil of the hair and skin
Used to clean debris from the hoof, from heel to toe
What is a hoof pick
4 things that should align in the riders body
What are the ear, shoulder, hip and heel
How many chromosomes does a horse have
64 individual or 32 pairs
The most accurate method of determining a horse’s age
What is looking at the teeth
When you clip the horse’s entire coat including the legs
What is a Body Clip
Pieces that make up a halter
What are crownpiece, cheekpiece, noseband and throatlatch
A test that must be submitted for every horse entered into the NC State 4-H Horse Show
What is a negative coggins