Body Parts
Where is the throatlatch of a horse?
Head
True of False: Monday Morning Disease can occur only on Mondays
False! While horses have Monday Morning Disease usually on Mondays, it can occur any day of the week
What side should you always approach a horse on?
The horse's left (near) side
In My Little Pony, what breed of horse is Applejack's brother?
Draft horse
Name the two different saddles
Western saddle and English saddle
The term for the hair on the head of a horse is called what?
Mane
True or False: colic is the pain in a horse's upper area. It is a serious condition, and horses may die from it if serious enough
False. Colic is the pain in a horse's abdomen. Everything else is true, however
Why should you not tie the rope attached to the horse to you?
If the horse gets out of control, you need to be able to let go of the horse quickly
How many coat variations do Pain horses have?
3 variations
What is conformation?
Conformation is a horse's build
Where is the wither?
Upper back, shoulder area
State the difference between lameness and soundness
Lameness is when a horse is unable to use 1 or more legs properly. Unsoundness is a horse's deformity. Horses can be considered unsound with healthy legs
Why should you not approach a horse from behind?
There is a chance to be kicked by the horse
How long is 1 hand?
4 inches
What are horse shoes good for?
Horse shoes can prevent hoof wear and give a horse better traction. It also helps horses with conformation faults
Name one part of a horse's legs (excluding knee, forearm, heel, and hoof)
Tendons, fetlock, pastern, coronet, chestnut, cannon, hock, trapezium, or gaskin
What is Strangles?
Strangles is a contagious disease caused by a bacterial infection
Why should you avoid paved roads when riding?
Paved roads can hurt the horse's hooves and they don't have as much traction on the road
How tall is an Arabian horse? (Team with the closest range gets points)
14.2-15 hands
Name as much grooming equipment as you can (team with the most correct equipment wins)
Metal Curry, Farrier's Hoof Knife, Body Brush, Finishing Brush, Dandy Brush, Rubber Groomer, Sponge, Grooming Shears, Block Brush, Rubber Groomer Glove, Mane/Tail Comb, Shedding Comb, and Horse Shampoo
Name 5 parts of a horse. Only one term can be shared among human anatomy
Forelock, muzzle, throatlatch, jugular groove, cannon, hoof, coronet, pastern, fetlock, tendon, brisket, sheath, chestnut, trapezium, hock, gaskin, stifle, tail, flank, point of rear, dock, rump, croup, loin, withers, crest of neck, mane, or poll
Name 3 ailments. You cannot answer with a previous question's answer.
Colic, EPM, moon blindness, Monday morning disease, strangles, founder, parasites, Respiratory problems/ coughing, Equine Infectious Anemia, Lameness, Unsoundness
If you are lost while riding, what should you do?
Let the horse lead because the horse knows the way back to where they get food
Name as many horse breeds as you can (team with the most breeds win)
Arabian, Paint, Appaloosa, Morgan, American Saddlebred, Tennessee Walking Horse, Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, and Draft Horse
What knot should be used when tying a horse?
Quick release knot (similar to two half hitch)