Body Condition

Question 1

What is the procedure where horsemen first visually observe and/or feel the fat cover a six body sites?

Answer 1

Condition scoring

Question 2

What are the six places on the horse’s body used to determine body condition scores?

Answer 2

Tail head, crease down back, along the withers, along the neck, ribs, behind the shoulder

Question 3

What is the difference between a blemish and unsoundness?

Answer 3

A blemish is a defect htat does not interfere with the usefulness of the horse.
Unsoundness is a defect that does interfere with the usefulness of the horse

Question 4

What are abnormalities that do not affect the intended use or serviceablility of a horse?

Answer 4

Blemished

Question 5

Define unsoundness

Answer 5

Horse having any deviation in structure or function that interferes with the horse’s intended use or funtion

Question 6

According to the body conditioning scorecard, a horse with a negative crease to his back, slight outline of ribs visible, a moderately thin neck, shoulder and withers, and some fat on the tail head would merit what score?

Answer 6

Moderately thin or a 4

Question 7

What body condition score should a pregnant mare be in before giving birth?

Answer 7

5.5