Confirmation
The horse’s hoof wall grows out of the:
- Coronary band
- Coffin bone
- Laminae
- Periostium
Coronary band
This is an example of an illegal western bit:
- Donut
- D-ring snaffle
- Half-breed
- Curb
Donut
The five basic colors of horses are __________.
- Bay, black, brown, chestnut, and white
- Bay, black, brown, dun, and white
- Black, brown, chestnut, dun, and roan
- Black, brown, chestnut, dun, and white
Bay, black, brown, chestnut, and white
In regards to equine digestion, which anatomical part assists with fat digestion?
- Liver
- Spleen
- Gall Bladder
- Small Intestine
Liver
How old is a horse when the 1st permanent incisors have erupted?
- 3 years
- 2 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
3 years
A conformational fault where the knees are bent backward when viewed from the side is considered:
- Buck kneed
- Bench kneed
- Knock kneed
- Calf knee
Buck kneed
Which of the following is NOT true regarding AQHA showing rules and regulations:
- Wire curb straps, as long as they are padded, are acceptable in western events
- Horses with lameness consistently observed at the trot may be disqualified
- Tie-downs may be used in speed events and roping
- Protective boots and leg wraps are not allowed in hunter hack
Wire curb straps, as long as they are padded, are acceptable in western events
If you bred a palomino to a bay, which color is NOT a possible outcome?
- Cremello
- Sorrel
- Palomino
- Black/Brown
Cremello
The curb bit differs from the snaffle in that the curb bit:
- Communicates with the horse by leverage
- Has more breaks in the mouth piece
- Is designed to be ridden with direct reining
- Is best for starting to train two-year old horses
Communicates with the horse by leverage
Which of the following diseases is NOT contagious among horses?
- West nile virus
- Infectious anemia
- Herpes virus
- Influenza
West nile virus
Which of the following is a blemish, caused by trauma (i.e. kicking a wall) that causes fluid to accumulate then turn to scar tissue?
- Capped hock
- Splint
- Bone spavin
- Bog spavin
Capped hock
Which of the following is NOT true regarding AQHA showing rules and regulations:
- Bits must be < 1/4” in diameter
- Weighted tails are allowed in the show ring
- Earplugs may be used while showing
- Curb bits may have either a solid or broken mouthpiece
Bits must be < 1/4” in diameter
This is considered a major fault in balance of a halter horse:
- Steep croup
- Moderate slope to the shoulder
- Slightly unlevel from withers to croup
- Roman nose
Steep croup
A lope is considered a ______________ gait.
- 3-beat rhythmical
- 2-beat diagonal
- Flat-footed 4-beat gait
- 4-beat gait with suspension phase
3-beat rhythmical
Encephalomyelitis is spread by:
- Mosquitos
- Ticks
- Lice
- Flies
Mosquitos
What is a splay footed horse most likely to do?
- Move front feet inward in large arcs
- Move front feet outward in large arcs
- Move front feet in a paddling motion
- Move front feet in a straight line
- Move front feet inward in large arcs
The AQHA began drug testing at AQHA-approved shows in:
- 1973
- 2000
- 1992
- 1968
1973
Any white marking on the forehead:
- Star
- Snip
- Strip
- Stripe
Star
This maneuver should be performed with the horse keeping the body straight while moving directly lateral in the specified direction during western horsemanship:
- Sidepass
- Leg-yield
- Two-track
- Shoulder-in
Sidepass
Horses drink __________ of water a day.
- 10-12 gallons
- 10-12 buckets
- 4-5 gallons
- 4-5 buckets
10-12 gallons
Which common face marking has the least white showing?
- Star and strip
- Bald
- Blaze
- Star, strip and snip
Star and strip
In this class, horses are required to jump at least 2 fences, 2’3” to 3’:
- Hunter hack
- Jumping
- Working hunter
- Hunt seat equitation over fences
Hunter hack
The oribatid mite is the intermediate host of which of the following internal parasites:
- Tapeworm
- Roundworm
- Pinworm
- Stomach Bots
Tapeworm
_____ days must lapse between exposure to different stallions for foals to be eligible for AQHA registration without parentage verification.
- 30
- 12
- 15
- 24
30
Which hormone is the cause of sexual receptivity in the mare?
- Estrogen
- Luteinizing hormone
- Follicle stimulating hormone
- Testosterone
Estrogen