equine test finail

Question 1

Which type of fencing is NOT should a horse not have.

Answer 1

barbed wire fencing

Question 2

what refers to the physical shape and balance of the horses body parts

Answer 2

conformation

Question 3

What are considered segments of the equine industry (multiple)

Answer 3

-Recreation
-Therapy
-Showing
-Rodeo

Question 4

In the hunt seat equitation class, correct leg position requires the riders knee ___ the take?

Answer 4

contact, but not pinched

Question 5

when scoring the exhibitors overall equation form and effectiveness (F&E) in western horsemanship, which of the following RANGES should be used?

Answer 5

0-5

Question 6

Owen has an Appaloosa more weighing 1000 pounds and stands 14.3 hands tall. how many pounds of long-stem roughage should Owen be feeding her each day

Answer 6

at least ten pounds

Question 7

which of the following events is designed to show the athletic ability of a ranch-type horse in the confines of a show area?

Answer 7

reining

Question 8

what do these do?
-incisors
-fodder or hind cavity
-interdental space (bars)

Answer 8

incisors-cut forage
fodder- used for chewing
inter-indigestible or foreign matter discharge.

Question 9

what rage should a resting heart rate be for horses?

Answer 9

30-40 bpm

Question 10

In a Hunter Hack class, an extra circle is a disobedience resulting in a maximum score of _____________.

Answer 10

50-59

Question 11

In a Western Pleasure class, the horse’s head is considered too low if _____________.

Answer 11

the tip of the ear is behind the withers

Question 12

Order the criteria for Halter horse evaluation from most important to least important.

Answer 12

-balance
-structure correctness
-quality
-muscling

Question 13

One of Colin’s horses has a fever, nasal discharge and difficulty swallowing. Additionally, he has noticed the horse standing with its head extended. Colin’s horse is exhibiting signs of which disease?

Answer 13

strangles

Question 14

Name?
-Back part of the hoof
-Regulates moisture
-Serves as a cushion for the foot, providing padding while a horse moves; pressure on it helps circulate blood through the leg
-Regeneration of the hoof wall occurs
-Furthest weight-bearing point on the hoof
-Creates a shallow crease which fills with dirt

Answer 14

1. heel bulbs
   2.hoof wall
2. fog
3. coronary band
4. buttress
5. white line

Question 15

what will disqualify in western pleasure class

Answer 15

-schooling
- Illegal use of hands on the reigns
- fall by horse
- fall by rider

Question 16

what allows a horse foot to twist or move side to side?

Answer 16

Short pastern bone

Question 17

In a Hunt Seat Equitation class, what happens when an exhibitor goes on the WRONG side of the cone during a pattern?

Answer 17

Disqualified

Question 18

what knot is used to tie a horse? (don’t wanna hurt)

Answer 18

quick release knot

Question 19

match diseases by common name
-Tetanus
-Equine infectious anemia
-Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
-Equine encephalomyelitis
-Periodic ophthalmia

Answer 19

1. lockjaw
2. swamp fever
3. heaves
4. blind staggers
5. moon blidness

Question 20

Which form of equine EEEEncephalomyelitis OCCURSE MOST frequently?

Answer 20

Eastern

Question 21

In a Reining class, what is the PENILTY-POINTS for break of gait?

Answer 21

2 points

Question 22

Order the priority of criteria in a Hunter Under Saddle class.

Answer 22

-correctness
-quality of importance and movement
-degree of difficulty

Question 23

standing stall are mostly used for what type of house.

Answer 23

draft horse (worker)

Question 24

In a Hunter Hack course, horses must perform a certain number of strides between fences. Fences with 48 feet between them require how many strides?

Answer 24

three

Question 25

The Ideal Hunter Under Saddle horse should move with_____ , _____ strides.

Answer 25

Long, Low

Question 26

Which of the following is direct pressure bits (NOT leverage bits)?

Answer 26

Snaffle bits

Question 27

When scoring a Western Horsemanship class, what point value should be deducted from the exhibitor’s score for the penalty shown below?

Answer 27

10

Question 28

What penalty would this get... -Hit of cone -Holding saddle with either hand -loss of iron

Answer 28

hit of cone- 3 Holding saddle- 10 loss of iron- 5

Question 29

In preparation to ride, Jamison cinched his horse just tight enough to keep the saddle on while he bridled his horse and put on his helmet. He then cinched the saddle tighter before mounting the horse. When should Jamison check the cinch again?

Answer 29

A few minutes into the ride.

Question 30

What is a pro and con for each of these? -sand -Rubber floor mats -clay

Answer 30

1. pro- inexpensive, con- raises possibility of colic 2. pro- easy to clean, con- expensive. 3. pro- easily obtained, con- high maintenance

Question 31

When scoring a Reining class, each maneuver can be scored from _____________ in half-point increments. Responses

Answer 31

+1 1/2 to -1 1/2

Question 32

How many beats does... get? -jog -walk -lop

Answer 32

1. 2 beats 2. 4 beats 3. 3 beats

Question 33

While evaluating a Reining class, Pierce applied penalty deductions for under spinning 1/8 of a turn and for jogging beyond two strides (less than 1/2 of the length of the arena). What is the total points Pierce deducted for these penalties?

Answer 33

2 1/2

Question 34

What is the penalty for... - loss of stirrup - overturn by 1/4 - loss of rein

Answer 34

1. 5 point penalty 2. 3 point penalty 3. 10 point penalty

Question 35

While evaluating a Hunt Seat Equitation class, Jacelyn applied scoring deductions for ticking a cone and for a 1/4 overturn. What is the total points Jacelyn deducted for these penalties?

Answer 35

6

Question 35

The Coggins test checks for _____________ antibodies in the blood.

Answer 35

Equine infectious anemia (EIA)

Question 36

A cave rock painting indicated that____was written by the vikings

Answer 36

fjord

Question 37

If a horse exhibits consistent speed and good cadence in a Hunter Under Saddle class, how else can quality of movement be determined? (multiple)

Answer 37

- Efficient movement through the knee and the hock with swing from the shoulder and hip - full extension of the horse's stride allowing for the greatest length of strid

Question 38

name the origin of... -akhal-teke - Quarter horse -american saddlebred -don

Answer 38

1 .turkmenistan 2. east coast of u.s 3. southern u.s 4. Russian federation.

Question 39

___with a _____ should be adjusted to be too snug and not to restricted the horse's breathing.

Answer 39

Headstalls, throat latch

Question 40

What is the maximum amount of concentrate for one feeding? Responses

Answer 40

8pounds

Question 41

In a Hunter Hack course, horses must perform a certain number of strides between fences. Fences with 72 feet between them require how many strides?

Answer 41

5

Question 42

what about this is false .. The jockey club registry for quarter horses does not allow artificial insemination or embryo transfer.

Answer 42

Quarter horse