2015 Deck Flashcards
What is likely to happen if a bit is fitted too low in a horses mouth?
Can hit the horses teeth, get tongue over the bit, discomfort for the horse
In a double bridle, when the reins are not uniform in width, which rein is the widest?
Snaffle rein
What is the best feeding management for horses in meal size and frequency?
Many small frequent meals through out the day
When a horse travels with all four feet treading a very narrow line, this is called?
Rope walking
What is meant by “one horse length” and how is this concept utilized?
The distance between two horses traveling the same direction, allows second rider to see front horses legs
The waxy substance that forms a protective coating on the surface of the hoof and is responsible for the control of evaporation and moisture content within the hoof
Periople
The process in which food is broken down into simple units which can be absorbed into the bloodstream to be used for energy, growth,
maintenance, tissue repair, or stored for future use:
Digestion
Name six symptoms of colic
Rolling, standing and the lying down repeatedly
Biting or kicking at stomach
Lack of appetite
Dull
Increased respiration, heart rate, and temp
Sweating
What is the difference between lateral aids and diagonal aids. Explain these for a canter depart.
Lateral aids are all done on the same side of the horse, diagonal aids with the hand and leg that are on opposite sides of each other
Lateral left lead canter depart:’left leg at girth holding, right leg behind girth active, left direct rein holding, right direct rein active
Diagonal left lead canter depart: right leg active behind girth, left leg at girth holding, left direct rein active, right direct rein holding
A horse that stands pigeon toed (or toes in) tends to travel:
Paddling outward
True or false: Very straight upward pasterns may predispose a horse to navicular.
True
What are the purpose of side reins? What seats utilize them and how are the utilized?
Hep develop a proper headset while lunging
Used by hunter/jumper, and sometimes dressage
Composed of leather and elastic, run from bit to both sides of the horse
When using a bit that has two reins and you want to run one of the reins through the rings of the martingale, which reins would be used for this? What English bridle should never utilize a running martingale with it?
The snaffle rein through the rings
Never use double or full bridle on a running martingale
What are drop nosebands? How are they utilized and by what seats primarily?
Dressage, but not in style - keeps mouth closed and bit in place
The semi horny projection which protrudes from the rear base of the fetlock joint is called:
Ergot
The lateral and medial metacarpals are commonly called:
Splint bones
What problems will the rider have if the saddle position is too far back from its ideal position on the horse’s back? (Explain 2)
Rider will be left behind the motion - will not be over the horses center of gravity
Can cause back pain in the horse -puts pressure on the horses kidneys
What is the common term for fluid retention in the lower legs of some horses whose activities have been greatly restricted?
Stocking - up
What part of the foot aids in absorbing concussion, circulation, and regulating moisture?
frog
What problems will the ride have if the saddle is placed too far forward from its ideal position on the horse’s back?
- rider will be ahead of the horses motion
- presses down on horses withers limiting shoulder motion
True or false: a mule foot is one which is narrow at the heels with straight upright hoof walls
True
True or false: if a horse is lame in his right hind front foot, he will most likely be lamer when lunge clockwise
True
True or false: bone composition reaches maturity as the horse reaches its fifth or sixth birthday and stays at the approximate density and strength from that point on.
False
True or false: a blemish will result in an unsound horse
False