TUF Horses
Who is the biggest horse on the farm?
Buddy
What is the name of the tool used for cleaning hooves?
hoof pick
What does it mean if a horse has its ears pinned to its neck?
They're angry
what is the main forage (food) horses eat?
hay
Which is the fanciest/most expensive horse on the farm?
Dreamer
Who is the oldest horse on the farm?
Classy
Demonstrate how to use a curry comb
circular motion
How can you tell if a horse is relaxed?
eyes closed, soft mouth, ears forward or to side, leg cocked
What is the pelleted food our horses eat called?
Why do our horses wear fly masks? (List BOTH reasons)
Keeps bugs off the face, blocks out the sun to protect their skin and eyes
Name one of our paint horses
Iceman, Mac, or Kahluah
curry comb, stiff brush, soft brush
What parts of the face can convey distress?
eyes and mouth
What are the powdered formulas we put on the feed called?
Which horse on the farm is a palommo?
Dreamer
Dottie and Chico
How do you use a hard brush and a soft brush?
Hard brush "flicks" hair to remove loose dirt and hair, soft smooths the coats
Describe a nervous horse.
Head raised high, ears forward, eyes wide, nostrils flared
What does the powder formula Platinum do for a horse?
Benefits their overall health inside and out
Describe a chestnut horse
Reddish/brown body with a similar mane and tail (or a lighter mane and tail)
What is the name of our blind horse?
Sasha
What is the name of the soft tissue in the horses hoof that you clean around?
The frog
Describe how a horse's eye looks when it's in pain
"triangle" shape from side, wrinkles form above the eye
What is the name of the main pelleted feed we give to the horses?
Senior Feed
Why is it important to feed horses enough hay and regularly?
Horses never stop producing stomach acid and it can cause ulcers if they don't eat regularly.