equine test finail Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

barbed wire fencing

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2
Q

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

A

conformation

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3
Q

What are considered segments of the equine industry (multiple)

A

-Recreation
-Therapy
-Showing
-Rodeo

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4
Q

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

A

contact, but not pinched

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5
Q

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

A

0-5

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6
Q

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

A

at least ten pounds

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7
Q

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

A

reining

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8
Q

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

A

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

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9
Q

what rage should a resting heart rate be for horses?

A

30-40 bpm

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10
Q

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

A

50-59

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11
Q

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

A

the tip of the ear is behind the withers

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12
Q

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

A

-balance
-structure correctness
-quality
-muscling

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13
Q

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?

A

strangles

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14
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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

A
  1. heel bulbs
    2.hoof wall
  2. fog
  3. coronary band
  4. buttress
  5. white line
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15
Q

what will disqualify in western pleasure class

A

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

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16
Q

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

A

Short pastern bone

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17
Q

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

A

Disqualified

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18
Q

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

A

quick release knot

19
Q

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

A
  1. lockjaw
  2. swamp fever
  3. heaves
  4. blind staggers
  5. moon blidness
20
Q

Which form of equine EEEEncephalomyelitis OCCURSE MOST frequently?

A

Eastern

21
Q

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

A

2 points

22
Q

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

A

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

23
Q

standing stall are mostly used for what type of house.

A

draft horse (worker)

24
Q

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?

A

three

25
Q

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

A

Long, Low

26
Q

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

A

Snaffle bits

27
Q

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

A

10

28
Q

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

A

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

29
Q

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?

A

A few minutes into the ride.

30
Q

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

A
  1. pro- inexpensive, con- raises possibility of colic
  2. pro- easy to clean, con- expensive.
  3. pro- easily obtained, con- high maintenance
31
Q

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

A

+1 1/2 to -1 1/2

32
Q

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

A
  1. 2 beats
  2. 4 beats
  3. 3 beats
33
Q

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?

A

2 1/2

34
Q

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

A
  1. 5 point penalty
  2. 3 point penalty
  3. 10 point penalty
35
Q

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?

A

6

35
Q

The Coggins test checks for _____________ antibodies in the blood.

A

Equine infectious anemia (EIA)

36
Q

A cave rock painting indicated that____was written by the vikings

A

fjord

37
Q

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

A
  • 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
38
Q

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

A

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

39
Q

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

A

Headstalls, throat latch

40
Q

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

A

8pounds

41
Q

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?

A

5

42
Q

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

A

Quarter horse