Bits
Supplements / Grain
Country English Pleasure
Tack
Mystery
100
What kind of horse would benefit from a roller bit?
A horse that needs to be relaxed, likes to play with their mouth a lot, needs to salivate, having trouble accepting the bit
100
Why do you give a horse salt?
To make them drink water and stay hydrated
100
Judging at the walk, what are you looking for idealistically? 5 examples
a four beat gait, true, ground covering, propels forward from behind, relaxed
100
What do you use a martingale for?
helps control a horses head carriage
100
What type of diet do horses eat? What can horses not eat?
An omnivorous diet. cupcakes :)
love u tai
200
What is the bit and the shoe called?
eggbutt smooth snaffle, loafer
200
What does grain do? List 5 benefits
helps manage weight, gives extra vitamins, adds minerals, provides fiber, helps control cholesterol levels, helps control blood pressure.
200
Judging at the trot, what are you looking for idealistically? 5 examples
2 beat gait, balanced, relaxed, cadenced, powerful, elegance, ground-covering stride
200
What type of saddle is this?
Flat Saddle
200
How many inches are in a hand?
4 inches
300
What is this bit called?
copper O ring french link copper roller
300
Why would you feed a horse timothy / alfalfa pellets? list at least 2 reasons
They provide proteins for muscle and bone repair, gives more calories to a horse's diet, a good source of fiber
300
Judging at the canter, what are you looking for idealistically? 6 examples
3 beat gait, smooth, unhurried, balance, impulsion, hindquarters reach under, straight and correct on both leads
300
What are the guidelines for using a hackamore or a snaffle in western pleasure?
needs to be under 5 years old, cannot be shown in curb previously, only consists of rawhide/leather
300
What is the term for when you file horses teeth?
Floating
400
What is this bit called?
iron Kimberwick medium port d ring with curb chain
400
What are pre-biotics and pro-biotics?
live micro-organisms that help horses maintain a healthy gut, improve good bacteria in the body
400
Judging at the hand-gallop, what are you looking for idealistically? 6 examples
3 beat gait, true change of gait, lengthening of stride, greater impulsion from hindquarters, controlled, light and calm, straight and correct on both leads
400
Name each part of the bridle
Consists of
1. crown 2. throat latch 3. cheek piece 4. reins 5. bit 6. nose band 7. brow band
400
What is it called when the lower jaw is shorter than the upper jaw?
Parrot Mouth
500
Why do you use each types of these bits? Give 2 reasons each. Full cheek, half cheek, D-ring, O-ring,
full cheek: more pressure on sides of face, less on tongue. half cheek: gives slight poll pressure, doesn't pull through mouth. D-ring: more precise action and better for targeted aids. O-ring: better for softer horses, greater sensation of release and pickup of pressure
500
If a horse is prone to colic, what supplements can you give them?
Pre-biotics, pro-biotics, omega3 fatty acids
500
Please list the class specifications of Country English Pleasure in order.
Attitude, manners, performance, quality, conformation, suitability of horse to rider
500
Name the parts of the western saddle
500
What is the average resting heart rate of a horse per minute (beats per minute)?
30 - 50 bpm