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Equine Showing, Sports & Therapy Flashcards

1
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How many obstacles should a trail class have?

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5-8

Source: MN 4-H Horsemanship and Horse Training Manual, p. 46

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What is the term for the person who rides a horse in a race?

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Jockey

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 158

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Name three different types of horse racing.

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Flat racing, Steeplechasing, Harness racing

Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 87

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Can you wear spurs in showmanship?

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No

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 44

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What are the 4 C’s in terms of the show ring?

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Confidence, Cooperation, Consideration, Carefulness

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 40

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What is the find?

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A hound’s first smell of the scent of the fox

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 107

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What is a chukker?

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A 7.5 minute period in a polo game

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 40

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8
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A musical freestyle in dressage is called what?

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Kur

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 162

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How many Triple Crown winners?

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11

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What is a hot walker?

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A mechanical device which walks the horse to cool it after exercise

Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 522

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What is meant by “across the board”?

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Racing bet where you win if your horse comes in first, second or third

Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 511

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12
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Can your horse wear boots or bandages in a hunt seat equitation class?

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Yes

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 25

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13
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Aluminum shoes are most commonly used in what equine sport?

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Race horses

Source: The Horse, Evans, p. 732

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What is the term for games on horseback?

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Gymkhana

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 40

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What is a race over actual or artificial obstacles, such as hedges, fences and water jumps called?

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Steeplechase

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 255

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Name the 3 mandatory and 3 optional obstacles in the MN 4-H Trail class.

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Mandatory: gate, step over logs, bridge
Optional: raincoat, backing through L or around cones, sidepass, mailbox, ground tie, walk through water, hurdle jump, 360 degree turn in box

Source: MN 4-H Horse Program Rule Book, p. 23 & 24

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17
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How many feet are in one furlong?

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660 feet

Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 519

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18
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In racing, what does the term “film patrol” mean?

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The practice of recording a race on film

Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 519

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What is the mounted track employee whose duty is to keep order during the parade from paddock to the post and assist jockeys?

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Outrider

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 198

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20
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In what two ways can a male horse be a maiden?

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Racing and Showing

Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 524

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21
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What is the similarity between a troika and a unicorn hitch?

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Both are three horse hitches

Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 532-533

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22
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What is the name of the horse drawn vehicle used in harness racing?

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Sulky

Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 530

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23
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What is a bug boy?

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Apprentice jockey

Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 514

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What is the teamster’s term for signaling a turn to the left?

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Haw

Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 521

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What does it mean when you say a horse is “syndicated”?

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The horse is owned by several people

Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 492

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When posting the trot in a ring, the rider should post on which diagonal?

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Outside (foreleg nearest the rail)

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 26

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27
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Name two Triple Crown winners.

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Sir Barton (1919), Gallant Fox (1930), Omaha (1935), War Admiral (1937), Whirlaway (1941), Count Fleet (1943), Assault (1946), Citation (1948), Secretariat (1973), Seattle Slew (1977), Affirmed (1978)

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 275 (includes names only, not years)

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In the calf roping event, how long must the calf remain tied?

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6 seconds

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29
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What is the youngest of the rodeo’s 3 standard riding events?

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Bareback

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In which year were Brahma bulls introduced into the rodeo arena?

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1921

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31
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In which year was the Girl’s Rodeo Association formed?

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1948

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 120

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32
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Name the three phases of a three day event.

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Dressage, Cross Country, Show Jumping

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 267

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33
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Where is the Kentucky Derby held?

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Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky

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34
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What are the first, second, and third places in a horse race called?

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Win, Place, Show

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35
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What does NATRC stand for?

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North America Trail Ride Conference

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36
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What do the initials USDF stand for?

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United States Dressage Federation

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37
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What is a handicap race?

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A race in which competing horses are assigned weights to carry that will ideally equalize their chances of winning

Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 521

38
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How many players are on a polo team?

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4

Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 85

39
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How many poles are used in pole bending?

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6

Source: MN 4-H Horse Program Rule Book, p. 28

40
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What is the distance between poles in pole weaving?

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21 feet

Source: MN 4-H Horse Program Rule Book, p. 28

41
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A competitive ride usually divides riders into different divisions by weight, name three divisions.

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Heavyweight, Lightweight, Junior

42
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What is considered to be “the measure of the racing quarter horse”?

43
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The Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes are races for what age horse?

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3 year olds

Source: The Horse, Evans, p. 22

44
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How are horses classified in the jumper division according to AHSA rules?

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Preliminary, Intermediate, Open

45
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Gymkhana is games on horseback, name three gymkhana events.

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Barrel racing, pole bending, keyhole race, jumping figure 8, potato race, rescue race, relay race, speed barrel

Source: MN 4-H Horsemanship and Horse Training Manual, p. 40-42 / MN 4-H Horse Program Rule Book, 26-28

46
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What is the stable area of the racetrack called?

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Backstretch

Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 512

47
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Name the six time winner of the five-gaited championship.

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Wing Commander

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 294

48
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Who is responsible for hounds in the field at a fox hunt?

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Huntsman

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 145

49
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What are two styles of team roping?

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Dally team roping and Arizona style team roping (hard and fast)

50
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What is another name for steer wrestling?

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Bull dogging

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 255

51
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In steer wrestling the person on the right who keeps the steer running straight is called what?

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Hazer

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 130

52
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Where was the game of polo developed?

53
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Name the organization of rodeo contestants founded in 1936 that became the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.

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Cowboys Turtle Association

54
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What do the initials NIRA stand for?

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National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 187

55
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In steer wrestling, what is the penalty if the dogger breaks the barrier?

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10 seconds

56
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In the saddle bronc riding event, are you disqualified for changing hands on the rein?

57
Q

What type of attire is required for the exhibitor in the road wagon class?

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Business suit and hat

58
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What are the three rules a bull rider must follow for a qualifying ride?

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The bull must be ridden 8 seconds, the rope must have a bell, and the free hand cannot touch the animal

59
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What is a light, 2 wheeled cart used in harness racing called?

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Sulky

Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 530

60
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Give the name for the equipment and clothing used in horse showing.

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Appointments

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 14

61
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When dismounting the reins should be in which hand?

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Left

Source: MN 4-H Horsemanship and Horse Training Manual, p. 24

62
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In 1973, Secretariat became the first horse in 25 years to do what?

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Win the Triple Crown

Source: The Horse, Evans, p. 22

63
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What is the 3rd & final race in the Triple Crown?

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Belmont Stakes

Source: The Horse, Evans, p. 22

64
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What is a flat race?

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A race without jumps

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 40 / Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 109

65
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In showing your horse at halter, how much space should be left between your horse & the nearest horse?

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At least 6 feet

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 46

66
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In a show, what side are you supposed to be on when leading your horse?

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Left

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 45

67
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Where is the emphasis placed in a pleasure or performance class?

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On the horse

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 40

68
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On which side of the horse should the ends of split reins fall when using one finger between the reins?

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Same side as the reining hand

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 24

69
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When changing directions on the rail in a horse show, what should you do?

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Turn to the inside (away from the rail)

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 24

70
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When turning a horse in front of a halter show judge, which direction do you generally turn?

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To the right or away from you

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 46

71
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What is the term for a seven and a half minute period in a polo game?

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Chukkar

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 40

72
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When riding in group classes (example - equitation); name one thing you can do to avoid bunching up.

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Pass, cut corner, circle to get to clear area

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 42

73
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Do not show a horse at halter until you are sure of what?

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That you can control the horse

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 45

74
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If a rider has long hair, what should be done so the judge can clearly see your number?

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Fasten or confine it so number is visible

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 24-25

75
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How many fingers can be between the reins in a Western Equitation class if split reins are used?

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One

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 24

76
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What type of shirt must be worn in a Western Equitation class?

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Long sleeve

Source: MN 4-H Horse Program Rule Book, p. 13

77
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What is the term for having a pleasing, graceful, alert general appearance?

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Stylish

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 9

78
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What type of turn is generally preferred in showmanship?

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Pivot turn

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 46

79
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Besides keeping your horse posed so that the judge gets the best view, name one other thing you should do at all times during a showmanship class.

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Be aware of where the judge id or know what’s expected of you (know the pattern)

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 46

80
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Please fill in the following blanks: “Be a good sport. Win without __________ and lose without_______?

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Win without bragging & lose without complaining

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 54

81
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How far ahead of the class starting time should the judge post any required pattern?

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At least one hour

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 44

82
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Explain how to back your horse in showmanship.

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Turn to face towards the rear of the horse with your right hand extended. Walk forward beside the horse as it backs up.

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 46

83
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What is a “junior horse or pony”?

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One that is 5 years of age or younger

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 24

84
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Generally, in horse shows, when is a snaffle bit or bosal allowed?

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When the horse is age 5 or younger

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 24

85
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When showing with closed (romal) reins in stock seat equitation, what extra piece of equipment must be attached to the saddle?

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Hobbles

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 24

86
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What do the following horse show classes have in common: pole bending, dressage & harness ponies?

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They are all performance classes

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 40

87
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How fast can a Standardbred racehorse trot?

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30 mph

Source: Equine Science, Griffiths, p. 72

88
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How long was Secretariat’s stride at the gallop?

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At least 29 feet

Source: Equine Science, Griffiths, p. 76

89
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What does ABRS stand for?

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Association of British Riding Schools

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 1

90
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What does ADS stand for?

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American Driving Society

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 4

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