Bandaging
Name 4 types of leg wraps
Stable bandages, Shipping, Polo, Treatment, Figure 8, Spider, Sweat
Name 3 different breeds of pony.
Welsh, Shetland, Pony of the Americas, Connemara, others....
What is "pricking"?
Accidently driving nail into sensitive part of foot.
What does TPR stand for?
Temperature, respiration and pulse
How would nutrition change based upon the conditioning program.
Increase nutrition with increased exercise. Decrease feed with less work.
Why would you "flick"/"thump" a bandage?
To check for consistent pressure.
Name 2 common lameness.
Bowed tendons, splints, ring bone, side bone,
Name 4 parts of the hoof.
Sole, frog, wall, white line, heel bulbs, bar, commisure,
What is average TPR?
temperature= 95.5-101.5
Pulse= 30-45 bpm
Respiration= 8-16 breaths/min.
What are roughage and concentrates?
Hay and Grain
A tail bandage should be left on no more than how long?
3 hours
Arthritis, over use, bowed tendon,
__________ is a foot infection caused by a fungus or bacteria that live in wet, dirty feet.
Thrush
What test is necessary for your horse to leave the state and what does it test for?
Coggins. Tests for "Equine Infectious Anemia"
How do you measure feed?
Weigh it, typically in pounds
Where would you place a "Spider Wrap"?
Knee or Hock
What would a horse with an 8 on the body conditions scale look like?
Overweight
What are 2 reasons for a horse to wear shoes?
Protection, Traction, Improving gait, Soundness (p.247 C manual).
What is another name for Large Strongyles.
Bloodworms
What are the 6 essential nutrients?
Water, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals
What is the product called that draws infection or inflammation away from a wound such as a puncture?
Poultice
Which is NOT a lameness of the hock? Curb, Bone Spavin, Bog Spavin, Side Bone, Thoroughpin
Side Bone (located on the heels)
Name 4 farrier tools and there purposes.
Nippers-Trim excess hoof wall. Puller- pulls shoe off. Clinchers- bends/flattens to make clinch. Rasp-heavy file. Hammer- to drive nail through. Knife- pare away excess sole/trim frog.
What is the difference between "Cow Hocks" and "Bowed Hocks"?
Cow hocks is hocks point inward and Bowed hocks point outward.
Name 3 toxic plants.
Black Walnut, Yew, Tansy, Black Nightshade, Horsetail, Rhododendron, Red Maple, Bracken Fern, Water Hemlock, lawn clippings.