DC4H HH Flashcards
1
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1. The darkest bay is the mahogany bay. - HH 4
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TRUE
2
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- A snip is a few white hairs in the center of the forehead. - HH 4
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FALSE
3
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- True palominos have no dark hair. - HH 5
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TRUE
4
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- Whether a horse is light roan or dark roan depends on the proportions of white hairs in comparison to the colored. - HH 5
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TRUE
5
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- The two specific coat patterns of paints are tovero and overo. - HH 5
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FALSE
6
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- Patched means darker spots are embossed on the coat. - HH 6
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FALSE
7
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- Ratty indicates lack of uniformity in color. - HH 6
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TRUE
8
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- Smokey implies darker patches, dull finish, or dark overcast. - HH 6
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FALSE
9
Q
- A blaze often includes the eyes and nostrils. - HH 7
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FALSE
10
Q
- Flaxen describes a mane or tail which is white with a few black hairs giving it a silver cast. - HH 7
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FALSE
11
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- Low, flat withers hold a saddle well. - HH 10
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FALSE
12
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- A broad forehead, with great width between the eyes is desired. - HH 10
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TRUE
13
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- A deep heart girth and well-sprung foreribs give room for good respiratory and digestive capacity. - HH 10
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TRUE
14
Q
- The hind legs are muscled both inside and out, with the gaskin tied in high into the hock joint. - HH 11
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FALSE
15
Q
- From the rear view, the hocks should point straight back or turn in very slightly. - HH 11
A
TRUE
16
Q
- Too little angle at the hock is called “sickle-hocked.” - HH 11
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FALSE
17
Q
- The hoof should have the same angle as the pastern. - HH 11
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TRUE
18
Q
- A slick fat horse might appear smooth and glossy, and still be of low quality. - HH 11
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TRUE
19
Q
- Quality is indicated by cleanness of the bone and head, general body smoothness, and stylishness. - HH 11
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TRUE
20
Q
- The bones of the legs should be flat, clean, and free from fleshiness and puffiness. - HH 11
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TRUE
21
Q
- The horse’s bottom-line is much longer than the top-line. - HH 9
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TRUE
22
Q
- A high-arched neck is desirable. - HH 10
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FALSE
23
Q
- Each of the light horse breeds requires slightly different characteristics about the head. - HH 10
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TRUE
24
Q
- Tendons below the knees and hocks appear sharply separated from the cannons, giving the leg a flat appearance. - HH 11
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TRUE
25
Q
- Geldings show excessive masculinity. - HH 12
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FALSE
26
Q
- Vertical line from point of shoulder should fall in the center of the knee, cannon, pastern, and foot. - HH 12
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TRUE
27
Q
- The usefulness of all horses depends on their ability to move well. - HH 12
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TRUE
28
Q
- Excess lateral movement of the feet increases efficiency. - HH 12
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TRUE
29
Q
- All breeds should have an elastic stride. - HH 12
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TRUE
30
Q
- A horse that stands crooked usually moves crooked. - HH 12
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TRUE
31
Q
- A horse that toes in on the front feet will usually dish or wing in. - HH 12
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FALSE
32
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- A pigeon-toed horse will usually paddle or wing out. - HH 12
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TRUE
33
Q
- Lateral movement of the hocks is undesirable. - HH 12
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TRUE
34
Q
- The horse should move with snap and determination, as if it knows where it is going and is sure to get there. - HH 12
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TRUE
35
Q
- Certain unsoundnesses have a tendency to be inherited, and these are more serious than those which are acquired by accident. - HH 13
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TRUE
36
Q
- Inherited unsoundnesses make a horse desirable for breeding. - HH 13
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FALSE
37
Q
- A more massive jaw is more desirable than a small jaw. - HH 16
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TRUE
38
Q
- Low flat withers are more desirable than prominent withers. - HH 16
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FALSE
39
Q
- A wider stifle is more desirable than a narrow stifle. - HH 16
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TRUE
40
Q
- A short underline is more desirable than a longer underline. - HH 16
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FALSE
41
Q
- Round cannons are more desirable than flatter cannons. - HH 16
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FALSE
42
Q
- A deeper-chest is more desirable than a shallow-chest. - HH 16
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TRUE
43
Q
- A narrow-chest is more desirable than a broad-chest. - HH 16
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FALSE
44
Q
- A long cannon is more desirable than a short cannon. - HH 16
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FALSE
45
Q
- A shorter back is more desirable than a long back. - HH 16
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TRUE
46
Q
- Short, bunchy forearm muscling is more desirable than long tapering forearm muscling. - HH 16
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FALSE
47
Q
- A long ear is more desirable than a short ear. - HH 16
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FALSE
48
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- A short coupling is more desirable than a long coupling. - HH 16
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TRUE
49
Q
- When giving reasons, you will lose points for incorrect statements. - HH 15
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TRUE
50
Q
- When giving reasons, be sure to use correct grammar. - HH 16
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TRUE
51
Q
- When giving reasons, you should emphasize the important comparisons. - HH 16
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TRUE
52
Q
- Incorrect terms greatly detract from the value of your reasons. - HH 16
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TRUE
53
Q
- When giving reasons, you should leave out small things that leave room for doubt. - HH 16
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TRUE
54
Q
- A high gaited horse folds its knees, with the forearm nearly horizontal momentarily, flexes the hock noticeably, and lifts the feet high from the ground. - HH 17
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TRUE
55
Q
- A fox trot is a fast, two beat gait with the front and hind legs on the same side moving simultaneously. - HH 17
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FALSE
56
Q
- A side-wheeler is a pacer that rolls the body sideways as he paces. - HH 18
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TRUE
57
Q
- When cantering in the show ring, the lead should be toward the inside of the ring. - HH 18
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TRUE
58
Q
- The rider’s body should be in rhythm and balance with the action of the horse, helping the horse move easily. - HH 20
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TRUE
59
Q
- The art of riding horseback is equitation. - HH 20
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TRUE
60
Q
- The off side of the horse and the far side of the horse are the same side. - HH 20
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TRUE
61
Q
- When mounting, you should pull yourself up. - HH 20
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FALSE
62
Q
- The reins should be held just above and in front of the saddle. - HH 20
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TRUE
63
Q
- The neck rein is also called the bearing rein. - HH 20
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TRUE
64
Q
- A horse length is eight feet. - HH 20
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TRUE
65
Q
- When riding, you should keep your hands and arms relaxed and supple, elbows close to your body. - HH 20
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TRUE
66
Q
- Loud talk makes a horse nervous. - HH 21
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TRUE
67
Q
- If you get out of balance, you will stiffen your body and lose the rhythm of motion with your horse. - HH 21
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TRUE
68
Q
- Your hands control the horse’s hindquarter through the reins, bit and horse’s mouth. - HH 21
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FALSE
69
Q
- The horse will shift its body to attempt to balance your weight. - HH 21
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TRUE
70
Q
- Legs are used to signal speed and movements of the horse’s hindquarters. - HH 21
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TRUE
71
Q
- At the trot, the body is inclined forward slightly more than at a walk. - HH 21
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TRUE
72
Q
- When posting, the rider goes up from the saddle as the outside shoulder of the horse comes up. - HH 22
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TRUE
73
Q
- Signal for a stop when the horse’s rear legs are moving forward under its body. - HH 22
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TRUE
74
Q
- When signaling for a stop, throw your body back, shove your feet forward and pull on the reins. - HH 22
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FALSE
75
Q
- At the lope, keep your legs in contact with the saddle and horse. - HH 22
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TRUE
76
Q
- To side pass, rein the direction you wish to move the forequarters and use your outside leg to move the hindquarters. - HH 23
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TRUE
77
Q
- Equitation requires practice and patience. - HH 23
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TRUE
78
Q
- When mounting, the left hand holding the reins should be placed on the horse’s neck in front of the withers. HH 23
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TRUE
79
Q
- The end of split reins should remain on the same side as the reining hand at all times. - HH 23
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TRUE
80
Q
- When using a romel, no finger between reins is allowed. - HH 24
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TRUE
81
Q
- Only one hand is to be used for reining and hands shall not be changed. - HH 24
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TRUE
82
Q
- The rider should sit in the saddle with the knees slightly bent so that the shoulder, hip and heel form a straight line. - HH 24
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TRUE
83
Q
- The stirrup should be just short enough to allow the heels to be higher than the toes. - HH 24
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FALSE
84
Q
- Mechanical hackamore, tie-downs, running martingales and draw reins are prohibited. - HH 24
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TRUE
85
Q
- Riders may be asked to change horses. - HH 25
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FALSE
86
Q
- In hunt seat equitation, the bight of the reins may fall on either side; however, all reins should be picked up at the same time. - HH 25
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TRUE
87
Q
- Riders are to be judged on personal attire rather than ability. - HH 25
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FALSE
88
Q
- In hunter seat equitation, the order to reverse may be executed by turning toward or away from the rail. -HH 25
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TRUE
89
Q
- In saddle seat equitation, the bight of the reins should be on the off side. - HH 26
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TRUE
90
Q
- In saddle seat equitation, the riding whip is always carried in the rider’s outside hand. - HH 26
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FALSE
91
Q
- If using a full bridle, the snaffle rein is to be narrower in width than the curb rein. - HH 26
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FALSE
92
Q
- The bridle serves as a means of communication between the horse and rider or driver. - HH 27
A
TRUE
93
Q
- On the bosal, the rawhide is braided to create a thicker portion over the nose and thinner underneath the jaw. - HH 28
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TRUE
94
Q
- The stiffer the bosal, the more severe its action. - HH 28
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TRUE
95
Q
- Bits are used for communication and control through different pressure points. - HH 29
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TRUE
96
Q
- Not all pressure points affected by bit action are in the mouth. - HH 29
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TRUE
97
Q
- The snaffle can encourage the horse to raise its head. - HH 29
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TRUE
98
Q
- The roof of the mouth is affected by very few bits. - HH 30
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TRUE
99
Q
- When the horse’s nose is up, only the bars are affected by a snaffle. - HH 30
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FALSE
100
Q
- Slick is a term used to describe the shape of the cantle on a western saddle. - HH 29
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FALSE
101
Q
- The thicker the diameter of the snaffle, the more discomfort it may cause. - HH 30
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FALSE
102
Q
- The mullen mouth emphasizes pressure on the bars. - HH 30
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FALSE
103
Q
- The longer the shank, the less leverage the rider has. - HH 30
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FALSE
104
Q
- The curb bit is most effective when the horse flexes at the poll. - HH 30
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TRUE
105
Q
- A high port is not necessarily more severe. - HH 30
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TRUE
106
Q
- The Weymouth bit is a curb with a fixed mouthpiece. - HH 31
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TRUE
107
Q
- The snaffle is slightly higher than the curb in the Weymouth bridle. - HH 31
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TRUE
108
Q
- The Liverpool bit is a curb with a fixed or loose mouthpiece. - HH 31
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TRUE
109
Q
- The Liverpool bit is commonly used on driving horses. - HH 31
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TRUE
110
Q
- To remove oxidation or rust spots on the bit, wipe the bit with steel wool. - HH 31
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TRUE
111
Q
- During cold weather, you should warm the mouthpiece before placing the bit in the horse’s mouth. - HH 31
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TRUE
112
Q
- Stirrups set forward throw the rider into the pommel. - HH 32
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FALSE
113
Q
- The cut back saddle sits the rider further back and straighter compared to other riding styles. - HH 32
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TRUE
114
Q
- The saddle seat is ridden with long stirrups. - HH 32
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TRUE
115
Q
- The cut back saddle is generally used for a horse with more front-end action and a higher head set. - HH 32
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TRUE
116
Q
- The flaps on the hunt seat may include padded knee rolls to help the rider when riding on the flat or going over jumps. - HH 32
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TRUE
117
Q
- The seat of the both the Western saddle and English saddle are measured from the head nail to the center of the cantle. - HH 33
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FALSE
118
Q
- Western blankets and English pads should both be larger than the saddle resting on them. - HH 34
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TRUE
119
Q
- Saddle pads are not necessary for English saddles. - HH 34
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TRUE
120
Q
- When leather gets wet, place it near heat to dry it out. - HH 34
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FALSE
121
Q
- Proper grooming improves the condition and fitness of the muscle. - HH 35
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TRUE
122
Q
- Grooming should start days in advance of the show. - HH 35
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FALSE
123
Q
- Grooming implies the preparation of the entire horse, excluding the feet. - HH 35
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FALSE
124
Q
- A couple of swallows of water every few minutes aids in cooling out your horse. - HH 36
A
TRUE
125
Q
- To pick up the fore foot, stand beside your horse’s shoulder facing his front. - HH 36
A
FALSE
126
Q
- Work from the toe toward the heel with the hoof pick. - HH 37
A
FALSE
127
Q
- If your horse is going into the show ring, make sure the wall of the foot is clean. - HH 37
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TRUE
128
Q
- The usual grooming procedure starts on the near side. - HH 37
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TRUE
129
Q
- The currycomb is never used on the head or below the knees and hocks. - HH 37
A
tue
130
Q
- Long gliding strokes with the stiff-bristled brush removes the most dirt. - HH 37
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FALSE
131
Q
- Washing is a poor substitute for regular grooming. - HH 38
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TRUE
132
Q
- Hand rubbing helps produce a glossy coat. - HH 38
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TRUE
133
Q
- Clipping may be used as a substitute for proper grooming. - HH 38
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FALSE
134
Q
- The hair around the fetlock joint is trimmed to give the legs a neater, cleaner appearance. - HH 39
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TRUE
135
Q
- Showing in performance classes is and should be fun. - HH 40
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TRUE
136
Q
- In performance classes, the rider should seem to almost disappear. - HH 40
A
TRUE
137
Q
- It is better to scratch an entry than to enter a lame, injured, or sour horse. - HH 41
A
TRUE
138
Q
- Unnecessary roughness or discourtesy will be cause to be dismissed from further competition. - HH 42
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TRUE
139
Q
- You may tie your horse to arena fence or hark them at the arena. - HH 42
A
FALSE
140
Q
- Low shoes are suitable and appropriate attire for all classes. - HH 42
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FALSE
141
Q
- Walk beside a horse when leading, never in front. - HH 42
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TRUE
142
Q
- Teach a horse to lead easily and freely at any gait before trying to show in the ring. - HH 42
A
TRUE
143
Q
- Showing begins at entry and ends after exit. - HH 43
A
TRUE
144
Q
- In showmanship, only the exhibitor is to be judged. - HH 44
A
TRUE
145
Q
- Spurs are prohibited in showmanship classes. - HH 44
A
TRUE
146
Q
- In Hunt Showmanship, if the horse is shown in a full bridle, the snaffle rein is across the withers and the horse is led with the curb rein. - HH 44
A
TRUE
147
Q
- When showing in Draft Horse Showmanship, you do not switch sides of your horse as the judge moves around it. - HH 45
A
TRUE
148
Q
- In Draft Horse Showmanship, switch the lead to your left hand to pose your horse. - HH 45
A
TRUE
149
Q
- Foot troubles and the necessity for shoeing are largely man-made. - HH 47
A
TRUE
150
Q
- The toe strikes the ground slightly before the heel and frog. - HH 48
A
FALSE
151
Q
- The foot and leg are engineered to minimize shock. - HH 48
A
TRUE
152
Q
- The horse’s base of support grows out from under the horse if shoes are left on too long. - HH 48
A
TRUE
153
Q
- Shoes may be used to help cure disease or defective hooves. - HH 48
A
TRUE
154
Q
- The foot should be made to fit the shoe, not the shoe to fit the foot. - HH 49
A
FALSE
155
Q
- Approach a horse from its left and from the front. - HH 51
A
TRUE
156
Q
- The closer you stand to a horse, the less likely you will be kicked. - HH 51
A
TRUE
157
Q
- Always walk around your horse; never walk under the rope tie nor step over it. - HH 52
A
TRUE
158
Q
- When leading into a box stall, turn the horse to that it faces the back of the stall before releasing the lead. -HH 52
A
FALSE
159
Q
- When using a double rigged saddle, remember to tighten the rear cinch first, front cinch last. - HH 53
A
FALSE
160
Q
- The American Saddlebred Horse has no color restrictions. - HH 59
A
TRUE
161
Q
- Which two coat colors always have black points? - HH 4
A
Bay & Dun
162
Q
- What is a dark stripe across the shoulders? - HH 4
A
Cross
163
Q
- The mane and tail of a chestnut horse are never: - HH 4
A
Black
164
Q
- A roan with a base coat color of chestnut is known as a ______roan. - HH 5
A
Strawberry
165
Q
- A gray horse with small black or reddish specks or spots on a predominantly white background is known as: - HH 5
A
Flea Bitten
166
Q
- What is “tucked up?” - HH 4
A
Thin and cut up in the flank
167
Q
- What is a mark of identification? - HH 4
A
Brand
168
Q
- Which color is described as that of a “newly minted gold coin?” - HH 5
A
Palamino
169
Q
- Which color is described as “mouse gray, may seem purple or smoke colored?” - HH 4
A
Grullo
170
Q
- Black mane, tail and lower portion of the legs are known as: - HH 6
A
Black Points
171
Q
- What describes a darker ribbon which goes along the back from the mane to the tail? - HH 6
A
Line-back
172
Q
- Red-speckled means a gray or roan having what two color specks on a white background? - HH 6
A
Bay or Chestnut
173
Q
- Which two colors of horses are often found to be mealy-mouthed? - HH 7
A
Bay & Brown
174
Q
- A ____is a long narrow band of white working from the forehead down toward the muzzle. - HH 7
A
Stripe
175
Q
- How a horse moves its feet and legs at a walk, trot, etc., is known as: - HH 8
A
Action
176
Q
- What is another name for chestnuts? - HH 8
A
Night Eyes
177
Q
- A horse is called ___when it is lacking refinement and has a rough, harsh appearance. - HH 8
A
Coarse
178
Q
- Long, sloping pasterns throwing the fetlocks low is called: - HH 8
A
Coon Footed
179
Q
- The region of the lumbar vertebrae, loin, or space between the last rib and hip is called - HH 8
A
Coupling
180
Q
- When the hocks are close together and the feet are wide apart the horse is called: - HH 9
A
Cow-hocked
181
Q
- The part of the back just in front of the base of the tail is the: - HH 9
A
Croup
182
Q
- The downward rotation of the toe of coffin bone inside the hoof due to chronic founder or laminitis is: - HH 9
A
Dropped sole
183
Q
- A horny growth behind the fetlock joint is called: - HH 9
A
Ergot
184
Q
- The muscular part of the hind leg above the hock is called the: - HH 9
A
Gaskin
185
Q
- Horses with short steep croups are called: - HH 9
A
Goose-rumped
186
Q
- Paunchy horses have: - HH 9
A
Too much belly
187
Q
- The top of a horse’s head just back of the ears is called the: - HH 9
A
Poll
188
Q
- A horse with a very flexible neck who is hard to rein is called: - HH 9
A
Rubberneck
189
Q
- A curved, crooked hock is called: - HH 9
A
Sickle
190
Q
- A horse that holds its head too high and its nose out is called: - HH 9
A
Stargazer
191
Q
- A protruding under jaw is called: - HH 9
A
Undershot
192
Q
- Parrot mouth is where: - HH 10
A
The lower jaw is too short
193
Q
- The shoulder should join the neck at about - HH 10
A
45 degrees
194
Q
- The shoulder should be set at an angle of from the withers down to the point of the shoulder. –HH 10
A
45 degrees
195
Q
- Masculinity in the stallion and femininity in the mare is defined as: - HH 12
A
Sex character
196
Q
- A horse that toes in is called: - HH 12
A
Pigeon-toed
197
Q
- A horse that toes out is called: - HH 12
A
Splay-footed
198
Q
- A “scuffing” on the inside of the diagonal forefeet and hindfeet is called: - HH 13
A
Cross-firing
199
Q
- A noticeable pause in the flight of the foot, as though the stride were completed before the foot reaches the ground is: - HH 13
A
Dwelling
