Horses 101
Whats is a female horse called?
Mare.
Which horse is the shortest?
Sherbert aka Willie
Can horses throw up?
No!
What does EAL stand for?
Equine Assisted Learning
Horse shoes.
Which two horses are often seen play fighting/fighting across their paddocks with each other?
HINT
(Specifically the paddocks across Scotch)
Charlie vs Branco
What's the average horse temperature?
What is groundwork?
Working alongisde/with a horse to practice exercises and activities with or without a lead rope
What protects horses from bugs?
Fly mask, Fly sheet, Fly boots, And fly spray.
How many horses are living with one eye?
*bonus 50 pts if you can name them
3
Rio, Ireland and Tully
What is the range of hours that horses typically sleep for?
3-5 hours
What is a benefit of grooming a horse?
(Besides keeping them clean)
-Introducing yourself to them to build rapport
-Establishing safety and trust within your connection
What are some of the more common riding disciplines?
English, Western, Dressage
What breed is Buttercup?
Palamino
What are some foods horses can't eat?
Avocado, Cherries, Nuts, Lettuce, Chocolate
How does being a prey animal affect horse behaviors?
-They operate from a place of safety causing them to activate their fight or flight response
*bonus 100pts- if you can name a time where you had an activated fight or flight response
What is a baby horse called? What is a baby boy horse? What is a baby girl horse?
Foal. Colt. Filly.
What 3 "breeds" is Blondie?
Paint, Pinto, Palomino
What is it called when a horse is doing the following things?
Colic
What you learned from working with horses?
Answers may vary