D
D1
D2
C
C1
100

The name for a white marking in the forehead area of a horse.

Star

100

The girth attaches to what part of the saddle 

The billets

100

These are 2 suitable grains for your horse 

Oats & Barley (corn is also a grain) 

100
The recommend box stall size for a horse and for a pony 

Horse 12x12 

Pony 10x10

100
Four of the main nutrients horses require are

1.Water

2. Carbohydrates 

3. Fats 

4. Protien

5. Vitamins & Minerals 

200

The front of your saddle is called the …

Pommel

200

This brush should not be used on a horse that loves outdoors 

A body brush

200

The underside of the horses hoof is called

The sole

200

The best time to do a thorough grooming is 

After a ride 

200

5 things to check or attend to prior to starting a conditioning program 

1. Teeth 

2. UTD on vaccines 

3. UTD on deworming 

4. Feet are in good condition

5. Feeding program adjustments made to account for higher demand

6. Vet check for overall health and soundness 

300

The name of the knot used when tying your horse

Quick release knot

300

The steps you follow after dismounting your horse 

1. Run up stirrup (near side)  

2. Loosen girth 

3. Run up stirrup (far side)

4. Reins over horses head 

Then Lead your pony from the near side 

300

The normal amount for a horse to drink in a day 

6-12 gallons (27-54 litres) 

300

2 reasons for shoeing a horse 

1. Protection 

2. Soundness/comfort 

300

2 purposes of strapping 

1. Develop muscle

2. Harden the muscles 

400

This brush is used to remove dust and dirt from your horse after you have used the rubber curry comb

Dandy brush 

400
A small black spot on a white marking is called

An Ermine

400

2 signs of colic 

Biting at flank, excessive rolling (up and down), not pooping, lack of bowl sounds, sweating … 

400

What is the function of the “frog”

Shock absorption, promotes blood circulation and provides traction. 

400

An upper respiratory infection characterized by loss of appetite, fever, runny nose and coughing 

Influenza 

500

What large joint is found in the hind legs of your horse 

The hock 

500

The name for a horse with large white patches and any other color (except black)

Skewbald

500

Normal TPR is

Temp: 37.5 to 38.5 Celsius 

Pulse: 35-45 beats per minute 

Respirations: 8-12 breaths per minute 

500

The condition characterized by a horse standing with his weight shifted back onto its heels

Laminitis 

500

The unsoundness associated with the tendon sheath above the hock is called 

Thoroughpin