1980 Questions! STUDY THIS WEEK!!! Flashcards
A mule is a cross between what?
A jack and a mare. (A horse and an ass)
What four parts of the digestive track make up the foregut?
Mouth, esophagus, stomach, and small intestine.
What is another name for knee bones?
Carpals (carpus bones).
Give two causes for contracted heels.
Lack of absorption in the quarters and digital cushion, narrow heels and frog, improper shoeing or trimming
What is the ideal slope of the shoulder
45 to 50°
What does TDN stand for
Total digestible nutrients
In which performance class is the rider penalized for cueing the horse
Cutting
When were horses introduced into the Olympic Games
1450 BC
Which breed cannot be taller than 34 inches at the withers to be registered
American miniature horse
Describe base-wide confirmation
The horses feet are wider at the ground then their origin at the chest