Horse Industry

Diseases

100

What horse disease starts with a T?

Tetanus 

200

What is Equine Influenza in a horse? 

The Flu

300

What is the number one killer of horses?

Colic

400

What is the deadliest disease in a horse? 

Eastern (EEE)

500

How much rest is recommended for a horse getting better from equine influenza? 

6 weeks 

Nutrition

100

What is the most important nutrient for a horse?

Water

200

What should you never feed a horse?

Chocolate 

300

How many bales of hay does a horse eat per day?

15-25 pounds of hay

400

What are the two most important minerals for a horse?

Calcium and Phosphorus

500

What are five vegetables that a horse CAN have? 

Celery,Corn,Lettuce,Squash and Sweet Potatoes 

Parts of a Horse

100

How long does a horse live?

25-30 years

200

How tall is a horse?

4.8-5.7 FT

300

How many ribs does a horse have?

18 

400

Where is the flank on a horse?

Side/Middle

500

How much does a horse heart weight?

8-10 LBS

Grooming Equipment

100

Should horses be groomed everyday?

Yes

200

Can you use human shampoo on a horse?

You can

300

What are three things you need to groom a horse?

Hoof Pick, Body Brush, Wash Cloths and Grooming Rags

400

What tool should you use to cut a horses hair?

Good pair of scissors and thinning sheers

500

Where should you not touch a horse while grooming?

The back, cheeks and forehead 

Disciplines

100

When did Para-Equestrian start? 

1996

200

What sport do horses like the most?

Flat Racing

300

How many sports use horses?

17

400

What is considered the safest sport for horses?

Vaulting

500

Name five disciplines in the horse industry

Rodeo,Jumping,Vaulting,Dressage and Cross Country Jumping