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
Q
- Patched means darker spots are embossed on the coat. - HH 6
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FALSE
7
Q
- 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
Q
- 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
A
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
Q
- 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
A
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
A
TRUE
73
Q
- Signal for a stop when the horse’s rear legs are moving forward under its body. - HH 22
A
TRUE
74
Q
- When signaling for a stop, throw your body back, shove your feet forward and pull on the reins. - HH 22
A
FALSE
75
Q
- At the lope, keep your legs in contact with the saddle and horse. - HH 22
A
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
A
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
A
TRUE
83
Q
- The stirrup should be just short enough to allow the heels to be higher than the toes. - HH 24
A
FALSE
84
Q
- Mechanical hackamore, tie-downs, running martingales and draw reins are prohibited. - HH 24
A
TRUE
85
Q
- Riders may be asked to change horses. - HH 25
A
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
A
FALSE
88
Q
- In hunter seat equitation, the order to reverse may be executed by turning toward or away from the rail. -HH 25
A
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
A
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
A
TRUE
95
Q
- Bits are used for communication and control through different pressure points. - HH 29
A
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
A
TRUE
98
Q
- The roof of the mouth is affected by very few bits. - HH 30
A
TRUE
99
Q
- When the horse’s nose is up, only the bars are affected by a snaffle. - HH 30
A
FALSE
100
Q
- Slick is a term used to describe the shape of the cantle on a western saddle. - HH 29
A
FALSE
101
Q
- The thicker the diameter of the snaffle, the more discomfort it may cause. - HH 30
A
FALSE
102
Q
- The mullen mouth emphasizes pressure on the bars. - HH 30
A
FALSE
103
Q
- The longer the shank, the less leverage the rider has. - HH 30
A
FALSE
104
Q
- The curb bit is most effective when the horse flexes at the poll. - HH 30
A
TRUE
105
Q
- A high port is not necessarily more severe. - HH 30
A
TRUE
106
Q
- The Weymouth bit is a curb with a fixed mouthpiece. - HH 31
A
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
A
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
A
TRUE
111
Q
- During cold weather, you should warm the mouthpiece before placing the bit in the horse’s mouth. - HH 31
A
TRUE
112
Q
- Stirrups set forward throw the rider into the pommel. - HH 32
A
FALSE
113
Q
- The cut back saddle sits the rider further back and straighter compared to other riding styles. - HH 32
A
TRUE
114
Q
- The saddle seat is ridden with long stirrups. - HH 32
A
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
A
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
A
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
A
FALSE
118
Q
- Western blankets and English pads should both be larger than the saddle resting on them. - HH 34
A
TRUE
119
Q
- Saddle pads are not necessary for English saddles. - HH 34
A
TRUE
120
Q
- When leather gets wet, place it near heat to dry it out. - HH 34
A
FALSE
121
Q
- Proper grooming improves the condition and fitness of the muscle. - HH 35
A
TRUE
122
Q
- Grooming should start days in advance of the show. - HH 35
A
FALSE
123
Q
- Grooming implies the preparation of the entire horse, excluding the feet. - HH 35
A
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
A
TRUE
128
Q
- The usual grooming procedure starts on the near side. - HH 37
A
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
A
FALSE
131
Q
- Washing is a poor substitute for regular grooming. - HH 38
A
TRUE
132
Q
- Hand rubbing helps produce a glossy coat. - HH 38
A
TRUE
133
Q
- Clipping may be used as a substitute for proper grooming. - HH 38
A
FALSE
134
Q
- The hair around the fetlock joint is trimmed to give the legs a neater, cleaner appearance. - HH 39
A
TRUE
135
Q
- Showing in performance classes is and should be fun. - HH 40
A
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
A
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
A
FALSE
141
Q
- Walk beside a horse when leading, never in front. - HH 42
A
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
200
Q
- Striking the forefoot with the toe of the hindfoot is: - HH 13
A
Forging
201
Q
- Striking the fetlock or cannon with the opposite foot is: - HH 13
A
Interfering
202
Q
- A defect detected when the animal favors the affected foot is: - HH 13
A
Lameness
203
Q
- Throwing the front feet outward as they are picked up is: - HH 13
A
Paddling
204
Q
- Paddling is most common in: - HH 13
A
Pigeon toed horses
205
Q
- Perceptible extension of the stride with little flexion is: - HH 13
A
Pointing
206
Q
- Heavy contact with the ground is: - HH 13
A
Pounding
207
Q
- Excessive lateral shoulder motion is: - HH 13
A
Rolling
208
Q
- The hairline at top of the hindfoot hits the toe of the forefoot as it breaks over is: - HH 13
A
Scalping
209
Q
- The inside of diagonal fore and hind pastern make contact is: - HH 13
A
Speedy cutting
210
Q
- A short, quick, choppy stride is: - HH 13
A
Trappy
211
Q
- A twisting of the striding leg around in front of supporting leg is: - HH 13
A
Winding
212
Q
- An exaggerated paddling is: - HH 13
A
Winging
213
Q
- Interfering is most often done by____or splay-footed horses. - HH 13
A
Base-narrow
214
Q
- Artificial gaits include: - HH 17
A
Rack and Slow gait
215
Q
- The natural gaits of the horse include: - HH 17
A
Walk, Trot, Pace, Lope, Run, Back
216
Q
- What is the foundation gait? - HH 17
A
Walk
217
Q
- Characteristic stride in which the horse lifts its front and hind feet very high, flexing its knees and ankles is called: - HH 17
A
Action
218
Q
- A correct coordinated action is: - HH 17
A
Collected
219
Q
- When the front foot and the opposite hind foot take off and stop at the same time, it is a ____. -HH 17
A
Diagonal gait
220
Q
- When a rider’s reactions to a horse’s gaits are pleasant and enjoyable, the horse is called: - HH 17
A
Easy gaited
221
Q
- When the gaits are executed in a smooth, collected manner, the horse is called: - HH 17
A
Free going
222
Q
- A particular way of going, characterized by a distinctive rhythmic movement of the feet and legs is referred to as: - HH 17
A
Gaits
223
Q
- When a horse’s action in motion is difficult to perform and plainly excessive, it is referred to as: - HH 17
A
Labored
224
Q
- A fast, two beat gait with the front and hind legs on the same side moving simultaneously is: - HH 18
A
Pace
225
Q
- Striking the ground hard in the stride is: - HH 18
A
Pounding
226
Q
- A fast, unnatural, four-beat gait in which each foot meets the ground separately at equal intervals is the: -HH 18
A
Rack
227
Q
- Side motion of the forehand is: - HH 18
A
Rolling
228
Q
- When the stride lacks spring or action, causing the rider unnecessary fatigue, the horse is called: - HH 18
A
Hard gaited
229
Q
- The ability of a horse to control its action in order to travel collectedly and in correct form is: - HH 19
A
Balance
230
Q
- The line in which the foot is carried during the stride is: - HH 19
A
Directness
231
Q
- The time used in taking one stride is: - HH 19
A
Rapidity
232
Q
- The precision sequence with which each stride is taken in turn is: - HH 19
A
Regularity
233
Q
- The equipment and clothing used in showing are called: - HH 20
A
Appointments
234
Q
- The rein placed against the neck for direction of turn is: - HH 20
A
Bearing rein
235
Q
- The excess part of the reins passing beyond the thumb and fingers and out of the hand: - HH 20
A
Bight of the reins
236
Q
- Holding to the saddle with hands while riding a bucking horse: - HH 20
A
Pull leather
237
Q
- A type of Western reins: - HH 20
A
Romel
238
Q
- In which type of equitation should the rider sit the jog and not post? - HH 24
A
Stock
239
Q
- Curb chains must be at least ___” in width and lie flat against the jaws of the horse. - HH 24
A
1/2”
240
Q
- Which piece of equipment is prohibited? - HH 24
A
Running martingales
241
Q
- Which is not a style of headstall? - HH 27
A
Saddle seat
242
Q
- Which type of western rein is most popular? - HH 27
A
Split
243
Q
- Which type of Western headstall has a crown piece that is split allowing one ear to pass through the crown piece to hold the headstall in place? - HH 27
A
Split ear
244
Q
- Which type of Western headstall has a small loop added to the crown piece to go around the ear? - HH 27
A
Slip ear
245
Q
- Which type of Western headstall has a brow band added to the headstall to keep the crown piece from sliding down the horse’s neck? - HH 27
A
Conventional
246
Q
- The part of the hackamore that fits over and around the nose is: - HH 27
A
Bosal
247
Q
- A piece of equipment placed in the horse’s mouth, used to apply pressure for communication is: - HH 27
A
Bit
248
Q
- A combination of bridle, harness pad, and crupper used to teach the horse to flex at the poll: - HH 27
A
Bitting rig
249
Q
- The back of a saddle: - HH 27
A
Cantle
250
Q
- A stiff noseband on a halter used with longe strap in training: - HH 27
A
Cavesson
251
Q
- A western saddle with a cinch hung from the center: - HH 27
A
Center fire
252
Q
- A wide cord girth used on western saddles: - HH 27
A
Cincha
253
Q
- A saddle pad cut to fit the shape of the saddle with a large colorful roll around the edge: - HH 27
A
Corona
254
Q
- The wide pieces of leather along the stirrup leathers on a saddle: - HH 27
A
Fenders
255
Q
- A special knot on a hackamore: - HH 27
A
Fiadore
256
Q
- The front part of a western saddle fitting over the withers: - HH 27
A
Fork
257
Q
- The measure of the circumference of a horse’s body back of the withers: - HH 27
A
Girth
258
Q
- A bitless bridle used in breaking and training: - HH 27
A
Hackamore
259
Q
- The leather bridle straps exclusive of the bit and reins: - HH 27
A
Head stall
260
Q
- Straps fastened to the front legs of a horse to prevent it from straying from camp: - HH 27
A
Hobbles
261
Q
- In harness racing, leather loops that are connected by straps and placed on the gaskin and forearm, connecting the front and rear legs of the same side of pacing horses to assist in maintaining the pacing gait:___ -HH 27
A
Hobbles
262
Q
- What bridle is used for polo, hunt, dressage and pleasure riding? - HH 28
A
Pelham bridle
263
Q
- Snaffle bits are direct action bits. - HH 29
A
TRUE
264
Q
- A ring of rope, rawhide, or metal on a lasso through which the loop slides: - HH 29
A
Honda
265
Q
- A Spanish bridle is: - HH 29
A
Jaquima
266
Q
- The leather flaps on the side of a saddle: - HH 29
A
Jockey
267
Q
- Close fitting riding breeches, or ankle-high high shoes worn with breeches: - HH 29
A
Jodhpers
268
Q
- A rope, often or rawhide, with running noose, used for catching cattle: - HH 29
A
Lariat
269
Q
- A strap running from the girth between front legs to the bridle: - HH 29
A
Martingale
270
Q
- A hackamore lead rope: - HH 29
A
Mecate
271
Q
- The part of the mouthpiece of a bit curving up over the tongue: - HH 29
A
Port
272
Q
- A term to describe the shape of the fork on a western saddle: - HH 29
A
Slick
273
Q
- A broad strap about the girth, to hold the blanket in place: - HH 29
A
Surcingle
274
Q
- A stirrup cover: - HH 29
A
Tapadera
275
Q
- The wooden or metal frame of a saddle: - HH 29
A
Tree
276
Q
- What kind of rigging is used for roping? - HH 32
A
Full double
277
Q
- Which rigging is used for trail? - HH 32
A
In-skirt
278
Q
- The cut back saddle is developed for a horse with more front-end action and higher head set. - HH 32
A
TRUE
279
Q
- Width of the withers should be measured ___below the top of the withers to correspond to the fork width of the saddle. - HH 33
A
2 inches
280
Q
- The ___ saddle is an elongated version of the forward seat saddle. - HH 33
A
Dressage
281
Q
- What is used to stabilize and prevent a saddle from slipping backward? - HH 34
A
Breastplate
282
Q
- A leather strap fastened to the rear of the saddle and looping under the base of the tail; used to stabilize and prevent a saddle from slipping forward: - HH 34
A
Crupper
283
Q
- Supports and protects the splint bone during work: - HH 34
A
Splint boots
284
Q
- Protect the back of the rear fetlocks from abrasion: - HH 34
A
Skid boots
285
Q
- Protects the back of the front coronary band from injury due to the hind feet stepping on the front feet: -HH 34
A
Bell boots
286
Q
- Hair of the tail cut below the dock of the tail: - HH 35
A
Banged tail
287
Q
- Usually refers to hair that is clean and glossy, denoting a healthy appearance: - HH 35
A
Bloom
288
Q
- Short cut mane: - HH 35
A
Hogged
289
Q
- Hairs of tail thinned by pulling: - HH 35
A
Pulled
290
Q
- Mane cut off so part is left standing upright: - HH 35
A
Roached
291
Q
- A “cooled out” horse is neither hot to the touch nor breathing hard. - HH 36
A
TRUE
292
Q
- What two breeds are normally shown with a full mane and tail? - HH 38
A
Arabian and Saddle horses
293
Q
- The bridle path is usually ___ inches long. - HH 39
A
1 1/2 - 2
294
Q
- Some gaited Saddle Horses have bridle paths that are trimmed ___ inches down the neck. - HH 39
A
6-7.
295
Q
- Hunters may be shown with the tail braided for a distance of ___ inches from the base. - HH 39
A
8-12.
296
Q
- A seven-and-one-half-minute period in a polo game: - HH 40
A
Chukker
297
Q
- Bones of the tail cut in shortening the tail: - HH 40
A
Docked
298
Q
- The training of a horse to respond to natural movements when requested by the rider with the use of reins, hands and feet. - HH 40
A
Dressage
299
Q
- A horse with little training: - HH 40
A
Green horse
300
Q
- A program of games on horseback: - HH 40
A
Gymkhana
301
Q
- A horse ridden to a hunt meet: - HH 40
A
Hack
302
Q
- A collection of saddle horses: - HH 40
A
Remuda
303
Q
- The rider has a minor role in equitation classes. - HH 40
A
FALSE
304
Q
- Draft horses may be shown with a show stick approximately 1 inch in diameter and ___ long. - HH 44
A
14 inches
305
Q
- The horny-grooved inside of the hoof: - HH 47
A
Laminae
306
Q
- A disease of the foot characterized by a pungent odor: - HH 47
A
Thrush
307
Q
- The healthy hoof grows ___ to ____ inch per month. - HH 47
A
3/8;1/2
308
Q
- A scissor like tool used to trim the hoof: - HH 47
A
Nippers
309
Q
- The varnish like outer layer of the hoof: - HH 47
A
Periople
310
Q
- The ___ is attached to the coffin bone and causes the extension of the hoof at each step. - HH 48
A
Extensor tendon
311
Q
- Splayfoot is: - HH 49
A
Front toes turned out, heels turned in
312
Q
- A vertical crack on the side of the hoof: - HH 49
A
Quarter crack
313
Q
- Cocked ankles can be helped or corrected by: - HH 49
A
Lowering the heels
314
Q
- Close at heels: - HH 49
A
Contrated heel
315
Q
- When a horse travels in a manner inconsistent with its natural way of going: - HH 50
A
Lameness
316
Q
- A serious ailment of the sensitive laminae: - HH 50
A
Founder
317
Q
- A bruise of the sole at the angle of the wall and the bar of the hoof: - HH 50
A
Corn
318
Q
- An actual infection of the sensitive portions of the hoof that gains access through cracks in the white line on the sole: - HH 50
A
Gravel
319
Q
- A group of horses having common origin and possessing certain distinguishable characteristics that are transmittable to their offspring: - HH 56
A
Breed
320
Q
- Those characteristics of a breed that distinguish it from other breeds such as function, conformation and/or color: - HH 56
A
Breed character
321
Q
- Standard of excellence set up by an association for its breed or registry: - HH 56
A
Breed standard
322
Q
- Those characteristics commonly accepted as ideal for a particular breed: - HH 56
A
Breed type
323
Q
- The offspring of a sire and a dam of different breeds or types: - HH 56
A
Crossbred
324
Q
- A group of animals within a breed, all of which trace directly to a common ancestor: - HH 56
A
Family
325
Q
- An animal of unknown ancestry: - HH 56
A
Grade
326
Q
- Designating the pedigree of an individual consisting of one or more breeds: - HH 56
A
Part-bred
327
Q
- Written record of the ancestry of an animal: - HH 56
A
Pedigree
328
Q
- A record book in which the performance of animals is recorded and preserved: - HH 56
A
Performance Registry
329
Q
- An organization formed for the purpose of keeping records of the ancestry of individuals within a breed or registry, and to promote the breed or registry: - HH 58
A
Registry Association
330
Q
- A book of record published by breed registry associations for purebred horses, ponies or jacks: - HH 58
A
Stud book
331
Q
- Which breed is depicted in cave drawings over 2000 years ago? - HH 56
A
Appaloosa
332
Q
- Which is the oldest purebred and foundation horse for many modern horse breeds? - HH 56
A
Arabian
333
Q
- The American Miniature Horse cannot be taller than ___ inches. - HH 57
A
34”
334
Q
- Which breed originated from breeding small English and Dutch mine horses? - HH 56
A
Miniature horse
335
Q
- Which breed was developed from saddle horses by settlers in the Ozarks? - HH 56
A
Missouri Fox Trotting Horse
336
Q
- Which breed is known for a “rocking chair” canter? - HH 57
A
Missouri Fox Trotting Horse
337
Q
- Where is the Palomino Horse Registry? - HH 58
A
United States
338
Q
- Which breed is known as a breed of blacks and grays? - HH 59
A
Percheron
339
Q
- Where did the Percheron originate? - HH 58
A
France
340
Q
- The Pinto Horse Association of America, Inc includes how many conformation types? - HH 59
A
4
341
Q
- Which breed has essentially Appaloosa coat patterns and characteristics? - HH 59
A
Pony of the Americas
342
Q
- The Pony of the Americas stands between ___ and ____ inches tall at the withers. - HH 59
A
46;56
343
Q
- Where did the Shetland Pony originate? - HH 58
A
Scotland
344
Q
- Which breed is known for its ability to do the running walk? - HH 59
A
Tennessee Walking Horse
345
Q
- Where did the Welsh Pony originate? - HH 58
A
Wales
346
Q
- A brand may be burned on the ____ , shoulder, or hip. - HH 4
A
Cheek
347
Q
- A red roan has a base coat color of ___ . - HH 5
A
Bay
348
Q
- The coat of a roan horse carries ___ hairs intermingled with one or more base colors. - HH 5
A
White
349
Q
- Pure indicates uniformity, clarity and depth of ____ . - HH 6
A
Color
350
Q
- Grays can have a ___ a darker background. - HH 5
A
Dappled
351
Q
- _____ always means dark stripes on the legs and/or withers. - HH 6
A
Zebra
352
Q
- The lower leg bone below the knee or below the hock, and above the fetlock joint is the ____ HH 8
A
Cannon bone
353
Q
- Conformation is structure, form, and ____ arrangement of parts as applied to a horse. - HH 8
A
Symmetrical
354
Q
- Coon footed is long, sloping ____ throwing the fetlocks low. - HH 8
A
Pasterns
355
Q
- The coupling is the region of the ____ vertebrae. - HH 8
A
Lumbar
356
Q
- Conformation includes ____, ____, and ____. -HH 8
A
Type, muscling, balance, stuctural smoothness (in any order)
357
Q
- The cannon bone is below the knee or below the ____. -HH 8
A
Hock
358
Q
- The horny growths on the inside of the horse’s leg are called ____. -HH 8
A
Chestnuts
359
Q
- ____ depends upon the function a horse is to perform. - HH 9
A
Type
360
Q
- Cow-hocked is ____ close together, ____ wide apart. - HH 9
A
Cow-hocked is HOCKS close together, FEET wide apart.
361
Q
- An ergot is a horny growth behind the ____ joint. - HH 9
A
Fetlock
362
Q
- The gaskin is the muscular part of the hind leg above the ____ . - HH 9
A
Hock
363
Q
- A thin, sharp, arched back is called a ____ back. - HH 9
A
Roached
364
Q
- Sickle-hock is observed from the ____ . - HH 9
A
Side
365
Q
- Both the ____ and the ____ of muscle are important. - HH 9
A
quantity, quality (any order)
366
Q
- A balanced appearance comes from the forequarter and hindquarter appearing to bo of nearly equal ____ and ____ . - HH 9
A
Size, Development (any order)
367
Q
- What are the two reasons why the loin must be short and very strongly muscled? - HH 10
A
It supports the wieght of the saddle and rider, lifts the forequarters when the horse is in motion (any order)
368
Q
- Action is affected by the set of the ____ and ____. -HH 12
A
Feet, Legs (any order)
369
Q
- A(n) ____ is an abnormality which may detract from the appearance of a horse, but does not affect service-ability. - HH 13
A
Blemish
370
Q
- A(n) ____ is an abnormality that interferes with the usefulness of the horse. - HH 13
A
Unsoundness
371
Q
- Rolling is excessive lateral ____ motion. - HH 13
A
Shoulder
372
Q
- Horses that are trappy tend to have straight ____ and straight ____. -HH 13
A
Pasterns, shoulders (any order)
373
Q
- Winging is an exaggerated ____ particularly noticeable in high-going horses. - HH 13
A
Paddling
374
Q
- In 4-H contests, there are usually how many horses in a halter class? -HH 14
A
Four
375
Q
- How long is the usual time limit for giving reasons? -HH 14
A
Two minutes
376
Q
- ____ is most important in giving reasons. - HH 14
A
Accuracy
377
Q
- When the horse is in action, look for ___ of stride and hock as the horse travels ____ from you. - HH 14
A
When the horse is in action, look for LENGTH of stride and hock ACTION as the horse travels AWAY from you.
378
Q
- On close inspection, look for ____ and cleanness of withers. - HH 14
A
Height
379
Q
- On a side view from a distance, look for ____ of coupling. - HH 14
A
Shortness
380
Q
- From a distance on a rear view, look for length and width of inside and outside ___ muscle. -HH 14
A
Gaskin
381
Q
- The judge determines the value of your reasons by what four (4) criteria? -HH 14
A
Accuracy, Presentation and Delivery,Completeness, Terms (any order)
382
Q
- At the walk, a horse never has more than __________ nor less than __________ feet bearing weight at the same time. - HH 17
same time. - HH 17
A
Three, Two (in this order)
383
Q
- For the draft horse, the ___ is the most important gait. - HH 17
A
Walk
384
Q
- What are the six natural gaits? -HH 17
A
Walk, Trot (Jog), Pace, Canter (Lope), Run (Gallop), Back (ANY ORDER)
385
Q
- What are the two acquired gaits? -HH 17
A
Rack, Slow gait (ANY ORDER)
386
Q
- A canter is a ____ beat gait. - HH 17
A
Three
387
Q
- A gallop is a fast ____ beat gait. -HH 17
A
Four
388
Q
- The front and hind feet on the same side of the horse start and stop at the same time in a ____. -HH 18
A
Lateral gait
389
Q
- Single-foot is also called ____. -HH 18
A
Rack
390
Q
- A running walk is a ____ -beat gait faster than a walk, often over six miles per hour. - HH 18
A
Four
391
Q
- The distance from imprint to imprint by a horse’s foot when completing one step is ____. -HH 18
A
Stride
392
Q
- Horses switching leads in front by not in the rear, or just the opposite, are called cross-legged or ____ in their canter. - HH 18
A
Disunited
393
Q
- What are the five important features of a stride? -HH 19
A
Balance, Directness, Height, Length, Rapidity, Regularity (ANY ORDER)
394
Q
- What are the three basic styles of equitation? -HH 20
A
Stock or Western, Hunt seat, Saddle seat
395
Q
- What are the four aids used in controlling a horse? -HH 20
A
Legs, Hands, Weight, Voice (ANY ORDER)
396
Q
- The art of riding the horse and of understanding its needs is ____? -HH 20
A
Horsemanship
397
Q
- The far side is the ___ side of a horse. - HH 20
A
Right
398
Q
- The near side is the ____ side of a horse. - HH 20
A
Left
399
Q
- Riding begins with proper ____. -HH 20
A
Mounting
400
Q
- Appointments are the equipment and clothing used in ____. -HH 20
A
Showing
401
Q
- To obtain the left lead, apply pressure with your ____. -HH 23
A
Right
402
Q
- What movement is important for opening gates? -HH 23
A
Side pass
403
Q
- The rider should sit in the saddle with the knees slightly bent so that the __, ___, and ___ form a straight line. - HH 24
A
Shoulder, Hip, Heel (Any order)
404
Q
- In hunter seat equitation, the ____ should be on the ball of the foot. - HH 25
A
Iron
405
Q
- In saddle seat equitation, the bight of the reins should be on the ____ side. -HH 26
A
off, right, far (all are correct)
406
Q
- In saddle seat equitation, proper stirrup length can be determined by taking the foot out of the stirrup and adjusting the stirrup leather so that the height of the bottom of the stirrup equals the ___. - HH 26
A
Ankle [joint]
407
Q
- In saddle seat equitation, jodhpur boots should be ____ high. -HH 26
A
Ankle
408
Q
- The three basic parts of a bridle are ___, ____, and ____. -HH 27
A
headstall, bit(s), reins (any order)
409
Q
- What are the four styles or designs of headstalls? -HH 26
A
Western, English, Hunt, Driving (any order)
410
Q
- The three types of Western headstalls are ___, ____, and ____. -HH 27
A
Split ear, Slip ear, Conventional (any order)
411
Q
- A basic English bridle for show or pleasure consists of a headstall, brow band, ____ , snaffle bit, and one set of reins. - HH 27
A
Cavesson
412
Q
- The __________ functions to keep the horse’s mouth closed. - HH 27
A
Cavesson
413
Q
- ____ bridles combine two separate bits. - HH 27
A
Full
414
Q
- Full bridles combine two separate bits, a __________ (Weymouth) and a __________ (Bridoon) in one
bridle. - HH 27
A
curb, snaffle (this specific order)
415
Q
- In a full bridle, the snaffle ____ the horses’s head. - HH 28
A
Raises
416
Q
- The ____ bridle has one bit with two sets of reins. - HH 28
A
Pelham
417
Q
- The hackamore works by pressure exerted on the __________ , the __________ , and the __________ . -
HH 28
A
underside of the jaw, bridge of nose, poll (any order)
418
Q
- A __________ , usually made of braided horsehair rope, is attached to the heel knot of the bosal. - HH 28
A
Mecate
419
Q
- A __________ __________ has a shorter noseband than the bosal and the noseband is attached to long-shanked cheek pieces like those on a curb bit. - HH 28
long-shanked cheek pieces like those on a curb bit. - HH 28
A
Mechanical hackamore
420
Q
- The primary pressure point of a mechanical hackamore is the ____. -HH 28
A
underside of the jaw
421
Q
- Bits operate by putting ____ on one or more parts of the horse’s head. - HH 29
A
Pressure
422
Q
- Bits rest on the part of the mouth called the __________ , which is an area between the molars and incisor teeth. - HH 29
teeth. - HH 29
A
Bars
423
Q
- Your ____ apply and control the degree of pressure communicated to the horse. - HH 29
A
Hands
424
Q
- What are the four parts of the bit? -HH 29
A
Mouthpiece, Shanks, Cheek, Rings or Slots (any order)
425
Q
- ____ is determined by how much discomfort is produced at each pressure point. - HH 29
A
Severity
426
Q
- Severity of a bit is determined by what four factors? -HH 29
A
Diameter of the mouthpiece, Type of mouthpiece, Amount of leverage produced (length of shank),Horse’s head position (any order)
427
Q
- A ____ martingale is attached to the cavesson. - HH 29
A
Standing
428
Q
- A ____ martingale has rings through which the reins pass. - HH 29
A
Running
429
Q
- An oil made from suet, feet, and bones of cattle, used for softening leather is ____. -HH 29
A
Neat’s foot
430
Q
- The toothed wheels on spurs are called ____. -HH 29
A
Rowels
431
Q
- The portion of the bit from the mouthpiece down is called ____. -HH 29
A
Shank
432
Q
- An emergency bridle made of rope is called a ____ bridle. - HH 29
A
War
433
Q
- ____ bits operate on a lever principle. - HH 30
A
Curb
434
Q
- The most sophisticated curb bit is the ____ and it is used on highly trained western horses. - HH 30
A
Spade
435
Q
- The ____ bit is often referred to as a snaffle, but it is actually a jointed curb and not a snaffle. - HH 30
A
Tom Thumb
436
Q
- The mildest form of snaffle is a ____ mouthpiece. - HH 30
A
Bar
437
Q
- What are the four criteria for selecting a saddle? -HH 31
A
Must fit horse, Must fit rider, Must be appropriate for riding style, Should not interfere with the ability of the horse to perform (any order)
438
Q
- What rigging is used on pack saddles and bucking saddles? -HH 32
A
Center fire
439
Q
- What is a full double rigging used for? -HH 32
A
Roping
440
Q
- What two riggings are used for reining, cutting, and pleasure? -HH 32
A
Seven-eighths double, Three-fourths double (any order)
441
Q
- The hunt seat placed the rider’s weight over the ____ of the horse. - HH 32
A
Withers
442
Q
- The Dressage saddle is an elongated version of the ____ saddle. - HH 33
A
forward seat/hunt seat (either answer)
443
Q
- Both western and English tree widths are measured across the bottom of the ____. -HH 33
A
Gullet
444
Q
- What are the four purposes of saddle pads or blankets? -HH 33
A
Protect the horse’s back, absorb sweat/moisture, protect the saddle, help saddle fit better (any order)
445
Q
- What are the three phases of a good fitting program? -HH 35
A
Feeding, Health, Grooming (any order)
446
Q
- What are the two types of brushes generally used? -HH 35
A
Stiff-bristled cleaning brush, smooth fibered body brush (any order)
447
Q
- A ____ currycomb is preferred to the ____ type. - HH 35
A
Rubber, metal (specific order)
448
Q
- What are the six necessary pieces of grooming equipment? -HH 35
A
Brushes, Currycomb, Hoof pick, Grooming cloth, Mane and tail comb, Clippers and/or scissors (any order)
449
Q
- ____ is a diseased condition of the frog of the foot. - HH 36
A
Thrush
450
Q
- Clean the brush every few strokes with the ____. -HH 37
A
Currycomb
451
Q
- Washing removes the protective ____ of the hair and skin. - HH 38
A
Oil
452
Q
- Before exhibiting your horse, the final touch consists of going over the horse’s body with the ____. -HH 38
A
Grooming cloth
453
Q
- Clipping a couple __________ before show time will allow the hair to grow enough to eliminate clipper marks. -HH 39
marks. - HH 39
A
Weeks
454
Q
- The clipped area of the mane where the head stall crosses behind the ears is called the ____. -HH 39
A
Bridlepath
455
Q
- A race without jumps is a ____. -HH 40
A
Flat race
456
Q
- Advanced training and exercise of the horse is ____. -HH 40
A
High school
457
Q
- The exercising of a horse on the end of a long rope or line is ____. -HH 40
A
Lounge
458
Q
- A Chukker is a seven-and-one-half-minute period in a ____ game. - HH 40
A
Polo
459
Q
- A relay of mounts is called a ____. -HH 40
A
Remuda
460
Q
- What are the 4 C’s of the show arena? -HH 40
A
Confidence, Cooperation, Consideration, Carefulness (any order)
461
Q
- In showmanship, the pattern should be designed to test the exhibitor’s ability to present a horse to ____. - HH 44
A
The Judge
462
Q
- When leading in showmanship, the head should be about even with your ____. -HH 45
A
Shoulder
463
Q
- In showmanship, lead from the ____ side of your horse. - HH 45
A
Left
464
Q
- When turning the horse to the left __________ degrees or less in showmanship, the horse should be turned to the left. - HH 46
A
90
465
Q
- Another name for a horse shoer is a ____. -HH 47
A
Farrier
466
Q
- The ____ is the curved covering of horn over the foot. - HH 47
A
Hoof
467
Q
- Thrush causes a softening of tissues in the cleft of the ____ and bars. - HH 47
A
Frog
468
Q
- A ____ is a course file used to level the wall of the hoof. - HH 47
A
Rasp
469
Q
- Never rasp the outside ____ of the hoof. - HH 47
A
Wall
470
Q
- What are the three main functions of the hoof? -HH 48
A
Shock absorption, Locomotion, Circulation (any order)
471
Q
- The deep flexor tendon is attached to the ____ and the hoof. - HH 48
A
Coffin bone
472
Q
- The ____ cushion acts as a sponge where blood pools when pressure on the hoof decreases. - HH 48
A
Plantar
473
Q
- The foot and leg are engineered to minimize ___ and road concussion. - HH 48
A
Shock
474
Q
- Splay foot can be helped or corrected by trimming the ___ half of the foot - HH 49
A
Outer
475
Q
- Pigeon Toe can be helped or corrected by trimming the ____ half of the foot. - HH 49
A
Inner
476
Q
- Quarter crack usually can be corrected if the hoof is kept moist and the ____ shortened. - HH 49
A
Toes
477
Q
- ____ is a new bone growth on the long pastern bone, short pastern bone or coffin bone. - HH 50
A
Ringbone
478
Q
- On long rides, dismount and lead for ____ minutes each hour. - HH 53
A
Five
479
Q
- Ride with your weight on the ____ horse should fall. - HH 53
A
Balls
480
Q
- ____ are poles on the ground which are properly spaced. - HH 54
A
Cavaletti
481
Q
- The ____ is the owner of the dam at the time of breeding. - HH 56
A
Breeder
482
Q
- A cold blooded horse is a horse of ____ horse breeding. - HH 56
A
Draft
483
Q
- ____ is the female parent or mother. - HH 56
A
Dam
484
Q
- ____ is the offspring of a sire. - HH 56
A
Get
485
Q
- ____ is of eastern or oriental blood. - HH 56
A
Hot blooded
486
Q
- ____ is the offspring of a dam. - HH 56
A
Produce
487
Q
- An individual having parents recorded in the same registry association is a ____ . - HH 56
A
Purebred
488
Q
- ____ is the male parent or father. - HH 58
A
Sire
489
Q
- ____ is a horse breeding establishment or farm. - HH 58
A
Stud
490
Q
- Appaloosas come in a variety of coat color patterns, mottled skin, vertically striped hooves and white ____ around the eye. - HH 57
A
Sclera
491
Q
- ____ was the first breeder of mules in North America. - HH 56
A
George Washington
492
Q
- The Morgan horse originated in the ____ states in the US. - HH 57
A
New England
493
Q
- Paint horses need a spotted color pattern and ____ horse type confirmation for registration. - HH 57
A
Stock
494
Q
- The American Quarter Horse Association recognizes ____ colors. - HH 59
A
13
495
Q
- Any pony over _____ inches in height is not eligible for registry with the American Shetland Pony Club. -HH 59
A
46
496
Q
- The Thoroughbred exceeds other breeds at racing distances of 6 ____ to 1 1/2 miles. - HH 59
A
Furlongs
497
Q
- How many registration divisions does the Welsh Pony and Cob Society have? -HH 59
A
4
498
Q
- The Welsh Pony and Cob Society has different registrations according to ____ stipulations. - HH 59
A
Height
499
Q
- The haw is a third ____
A
Eyelid
