Horse Anatomy
Where is the frog?
Hoof
Why should you never stand behind a horse?
Kicks
What do horses eat?
Hay, grain, grass, treats
What does your instructor mean when they say inside versus outside?
Outside means closer to the wall/fence, inside means closer to the middle of the arena
How many horses are currently at SARI?
BONUS - can you name them all?
21
What is another word for the horse's nose?
Muzzle
Why do we call DOOR before entering the barn?
So horses are aware someone is coming so they do not startle
What units of measurement do we use to measure a horse's height?
Hands
Explain the hoof beats of a trot
diagonal pairs move together
What type of bedding does SARI use in stalls?
Shavings
Where and what is the chestnut?
How long is a helmet good for, and when should it be replaced early?
5 years from date of purchase/manufacture date, if you fall off a horse, or if it is dropped from higher than 3 feet from the ground
What is colic?
Abdominal pain
Explain the difference between a canter and a gallop
Canter is 3 beats (outside hind, inside hind+outside front, inside front)
Gallop is 4 beats (outside hind, inside hind, outside front, inside front)
What is the name of SARI's Executive Director?
Lisa
Which part of the human body can a horse's hoof be compared to?
Toe
Why do we wear boots with a heel while riding?
To prevent feet from slipping through the stirrups and getting caught
Why do some horses wear shoes?
Protection, correction/support, traction
What is a half halt?
a cue to slow down slightly or rebalance
Who is our youngest herd member?
Whiskers! (Born 2019)
Which part of the human body can the horse's stifle be compared to/
Knee
Horses have a limited field of vision. Name the 2 areas which horses cannot see.
Directly in front of their face, and directly behind them
What colours can a horse see?
Blue and Yellow
Name the steps in asking a horse to canter
From walk or trot, outside leg moves back on the horse's barrel, vocal cue
What year, by whom and why was SARI created?
1978, Syd and Jeanne Greenburg, in memory of their daughter SARI, who had Down Syndrome