Equine Handling Flashcards
What is the breed of a horse with spots
Paint
What is the color of a horse with spots
Pinto
What is the name of the horse with a reddish brown body
Sorrel or Chestnut
What’s the name of the horse with a brownish body with black mane, tail and points
Bay
What are points dealing with color
They’re on the lower legs, muzzle, and rims of ears
What happens to black horse when they’re sun bleached
They appear tan
True or False: grey horse are born black, brown, or chestnut
True: they grey out as they get older
True or False: grey horses get darker as they age
False: they get lighter- “white” horse
What is the description for a grey horse?
Dappled or flea- bitten
What base color does a roan have
Black, bay, or sorrel
What percentage of white hairs are mixed and where
50%; neck and body
True or False: A roan’s points with be consistent with their base coat
True
Where does a pinto have white markings
On the body above the knees/hocks
Name the face markings(7)
Star
Snip
Strip
Star and strip
Star, snip, and strip
Blaze
Bald face
Describe the star face marking
A spot in between the eyes
Describe the snip face marking
A spot on the nose in between the nostrils
Describe the strip face marking
A line down the snout
Describe the star and strip face marking
A stripe going from in between the eyes to the middle of the snout
Describe the star, snip, and strip face marking
A stripe going from in between the eye to in between the nostrils broken up based on each mark
Describe the blaze face marking
A thick continuous stripe going from in between the eyes to in between the nose
Describe the bald face face marking
A majority of the face is white
What are the leg markings(4)
Coronet
Pastern
Sock
Stocking
Describe the coronet leg marking
A small strip above the hoof
Describe the pastern leg marking
A strip above the hoof that reaches the ankle
Describe the sock leg marking
A strip above the ankle
Describe the stocking leg marking
A strip that goes to the knee
What is normal behavior for horses
Eating
Sleeping
What is stressed behavior for horses
Pacing
Getting up and down
Moving around
What is the top of the halter called
Crown
What is the purpose of skin pinching or mucus membranes
Determine if hydrated or dehydrated
What is skin pinching
Pinch the skin and should flatten back out within 5 seconds
What is mucus membranes
Looking in mouth for the gums and applying pressure. It should return pink within 3 seconds
What should a horses gums look like
Pink
Dirty
Moist
True or False: a horses gums should look red and purple
False: a sign of sepsis
What should a horse temperature be
99-101 degrees
What’s a normal temp for a baby horse(foal)
102 degrees
How do you check a horses temperature
Rectically
What’s the respiration rate if a horse
8-16 breaths per minute
How do you check a horses respiration rate
Watch stomach or flank
True or false: watch a horses nostrils to determine respiration rate
False: less accurate
Where do you check a horses heart rate
Left side usually behind elbows
What sound are you listening for in a heart measurement
Lub dub
What pulse is in a leg
Systole
What is the cutoff for a pony
14.2 hands
What are you checking for when running hands down the horse
Increase circulation
Scabs
Fungus
Swollen legs
How do you use a foot pick
Run hand on back of leg
Squeeze pint
And avoid the frog
What is the frog on a hoof
The sensitive flesh in the middle
What is the purpose of the foot pick
Getting all the dirt and mud out of the hoof
What is the purpose of the curry comb
Loosens up dust and hair
True or False: a curry comb is used in a circular motion
True
