Blanketing
Safety
Safety
Where should we begin buckling blanket straps on the horse? (Front, middle, back)
Front
What is 4-H?
4-H is a youth development program that helps young people learn new skills, develop life skills, and become contributing members of society
Which side should we always lead a horse from?
Left
What are the 3 basic necessities for a horse (or any pet)?
Hay, Water, Shelter
Who is your club president?
Delainey
What are the three blanket "weights"?
Sheet/light
Medium
Heavy
What is the role of the president?
Leads meetings, encourages participation, breaks ties, appoints committees, plans the yearly program
What should we do when we walk behind a horse
Put our hand on their hip as we walk behind and stay close to the horse
What type of feed should we provide in the winter to help our horse stay warm?
Hay
Who are your clubs historians?
Hadley and Bella
What does the "denier" of the blanket refer to?
Durability
What is the role of the treasurer?
Keeping accurate records of all money received and spent, including where the money came from and what it was spent on
Where should you face when cleaning feet on a horse?
Always towards the back of the horse
What is the most important type of feed in a horse's diet?
Forage- hay/grass
Who is your vice president?
Aubree
What are some factors to consider when deciding if a horse needs to be blanketed?
Access to shelter, breed, age, history, if horse is clipped or not
What colors are used to represent 4-H?
Green and White
When riding, if you are overtaking the horse in front of you in an arena where should you pass?
Always to the inside, never against the rail
What do we call a horse that requires very little calories to maintain their weight?
Easy keeper
Who is your recreation leader?
Molly
Briefly explain the process of blanketing your horse safely.
Horse should be haltered and tied/held, front straps buckled first and should face the horse, belly straps next and criss crossed, legs straps hooked to their own sides but intertwined.
What are the 4 "H's"?
Head, Heart, Hands, Health
What type of knot do we use to tie our horse safely?
Quick release
What do we call a horse that struggles to keep weight on
Hard keeper
Who is your secretary? And who is your treasurer?
Alli
Lilly