The name for a white marking in the forehead area of a horse.
Star
The girth attaches to what part of the saddle
The billets
These are 2 suitable grains for your horse
Oats & Barley (corn is also a grain)
Horse 12x12
Pony 10x10
1.Water
2. Carbohydrates
3. Fats
4. Protien
5. Vitamins & Minerals
The front of your saddle is called the …
Pommel
This brush should not be used on a horse that loves outdoors
A body brush
The underside of the horses hoof is called
The sole
The best time to do a thorough grooming is
After a ride
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
The name of the knot used when tying your horse
Quick release knot
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
The normal amount for a horse to drink in a day
6-12 gallons (27-54 litres)
2 reasons for shoeing a horse
1. Protection
2. Soundness/comfort
2 purposes of strapping
1. Develop muscle
2. Harden the muscles
This brush is used to remove dust and dirt from your horse after you have used the rubber curry comb
Dandy brush
An Ermine
2 signs of colic
Biting at flank, excessive rolling (up and down), not pooping, lack of bowl sounds, sweating …
What is the function of the “frog”
Shock absorption, promotes blood circulation and provides traction.
An upper respiratory infection characterized by loss of appetite, fever, runny nose and coughing
Influenza
What large joint is found in the hind legs of your horse
The hock
The name for a horse with large white patches and any other color (except black)
Skewbald
Normal TPR is
Temp: 37.5 to 38.5 Celsius
Pulse: 35-45 beats per minute
Respirations: 8-12 breaths per minute
The condition characterized by a horse standing with his weight shifted back onto its heels
Laminitis
The unsoundness associated with the tendon sheath above the hock is called
Thoroughpin