Horse Colours & Markings
What do you call a horse that is a shade of brown with a black mane and tail?
Bay
How often should horses hooves be trimmed or shod?
Every 6-8 weeks
True or false; Colic is referred to as a bad stomach ache causing pain to a horse and without treatment can be very severe.
True
What side do you lead and mount a horse on?
left side
Can horses sleep while standing ?
Yes
Name five different coat colours a horse can have
examples: Bay, red roan, black, palomino, appaloosa, pinto, buckskin, sorrel
On average, how often should horses get their teeth done?
Every 1-2 years
True or false: Putting honey on horses open wounds and cuts helps heal the injury?
True
you never walk ___ or ____ a horse
in front/underneath a horses lead rope or behind a horse
____ Does not like apples or carrots
Kaycee
A marking that is found only on the muzzle of a horse is called what?
Snip
Why do you clean out horses hooves before every ride?
to assure you get rid of any rocks or objects that may cause discomfort to the horse.
list 1-2 ways you can check to see if a horse is dehydrated
examples,
observe skin elasticity, gum colour, urine colour, decrease appetite.
When approaching a horse you approach from the __
sides.
Which horse would most likely get a mustard stain in their nose ?
Hickory
What colour must have a dorsal stripe along the back?
Dun
How many liters of water do horses drink in a day?
HINT: average adult women drinks 2.5-2.7L
What is the normal body temperature range of a horse? What does it mean if the temperature is higher than normal?
37.5-38.6 c
if higher- fever
When riding within a group of other horses you must keep __ horse distances away from the horse in front of you
2-3 horse distance
On average, how many hours of sleep do horses get in one day?
5-7 hours per day
What leg marking extends from the hoof to the knee or hock?
Stockings
Where do you hold a stethoscope to hear a horses heartbeat?
behind the left foreleg.
On average, what is an adult horse resting heart rate ?
28-44 beats / min
If a horse bucks or bolts while you are riding them. How do you stop them?
One rein stop aka emergency stop
What was the name of Mickeys First pony?
Spice
Pepper
Shyanne
Sprinkle
Shyanne