Competition Questions Flashcards
Which breed has had the most influence in the development of light horse breeds in America?
Thoroughbred
What is the primary difference between a horse with a roan coat and a horse with a grey coat?
A roan horse’s coat does not change over time; gray will become lighter over time
What term refers to a mature female horse that has never been bred?
Maiden mare
What is the common term for Equine Periodic Opthalmia?
Moon Blindness
Sun cured hay is a good source of what vitamin?
Vitamin D
What type of bit is considered to be the most severe western curb bit?
Spade bit
What is the slang term for the medication phenylbutazone?
Bute
What is the purpose of adding stickers or “mud calks” to the heel of a racing plate?
To increase traction on a muddy race track
What is the recommendation for the minimum height for a perimeter fence and the minimum height for a fence used to divide pastures?
5ft for the perimeter and 4 1/2 feet for the dividing
What is the common term for the ossification of the lateral cartilages of the distal phalanx?
Sidebones
Identify four advantages of having a “Dutch” or open top exterior door for each horse stall?
Improves stable ventilation, more light, permits horse to put head our into fresh air, decreases respiratory diseases, help alleviate boredom/stable vices, provides a fire exit
What is the common term for the external parasite Stomoxys calcitrans?
Stable fly
In a ranch operation, what is the purpose of a boundary rider?
To ride the fences of the property and repair any problem
What is the name of the winged horse of Greek mythology?
Pegasus
Giving the horse more selenium, vitamin E and reducing grain intake on days the horse is idle are nutritional preventatives for what metabolic disorder in horses?
Tying up syndrome
What is the common term for the 1st premolar teeth?
Wolf teeth
In addition to a hoof pick, what are the three basic tools used by a farrier when trimming the feet?
Rasp, Knife, Nippers
Poisonous plants that are classified as hepatotoxic primarily affect which organ?
Liver
You are the veterinarian treating a horse with West Nile Encehalitis. The horses owner is concerned and wants to know why you are not treating the horse with an antibiotic. Explain why..
West Nile is caused by a virus and antibiotics are used to treat bacteria diseases
What type of internal parasites causes “summer sores”?
Stomach worm
What term refers to a wild Australian horse?
Brumby
You are judging a cutting horse competition. It is important to remember when calculating the final scores that each entry begins with what score?
70
At what age do horses normally shed their deciduous first cheek teeth?
2-2 1/2 years
In regards to horse training, stimuli can be divided into what two categories?
Condition and unconditioned stimuli