Competiton Questions Flashcards
(Sam) To prepare for the upcoming competition.
What is a mecate?
A hackamore lead rope
Name two different types of western bridles.
Split Ear, Slip Ear, Conventional
What is a fiadore?
A special knot in the hackamore
What is the name for an oil made of suet, feet, and bones of cattle, used for softening leather?
Neat’s Foot Oil
True or False: Normal water for a horse to drink should be at 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
True
Can urea be toxic to horses?
Yes
Which organs can the horse use to produce Vitamin C?
The liver and kidneys
True or False: Are red Maple leaves poisonous when they are dry and wilted?
True (they stay toxic for 30 days)
What does TDN stand for?
Total Digestible Nutrients
What does COPD stand for?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
What causes White Muscle Disease?
Selenium/Vitamin E deficiency
What vitamin causes excessive tearing?
Vitamin A deficiency
Name 4 materials that bits are made of.
Stainless Steel, Copper, Aluminum, Rubber, German Silver, Solid Nickel, Vulcanite, Happy Mouth
What causes circular horizontal cracks in the hoof wall?
Selenium consumption
What does VFA stand for?
Volatine Fatty Acids
