Exam 3 Flashcards
True or False
An identifiable characteristic of the Appaloosa is mottled skin.
True
True or False
Not including initial investment, annual expenses to own a horse can be ~$1150/year or more.
True
True or False
It is recommended that box stalls be a minimum of 8’ x 8’ in size.
False, minimum 10’ x 10’
True or False
It is recommended that stall doors/ doorways be a minimum of 4’ wide.
True
True or False
Cribbing is a nuisance habit that involves rocking from side to side in a stall or pen.
False, weaving
True or False
A roof slope with a minimum of 2/12 pitch is most effective in causing air to move from animal space to ridge openings or cupolas.
False, 4/12 pitch is most effective
True or False
Ideally, a facility housing horses should be heated in winter to no more than 5 degrees above the outside temperature.
True
Which color is not included with the ABRA (American Buckskin registry Association)?
a. dun
b. grullo
c. palomino
d. red dun
c. palomino
The Arabian x Morgan breed is known as a:
a. mitbagon
b. morbian
c. morab
d. aragon
c. morab
The first group of people to keep pedigrees of the Arabian breed were:
a. berbers
b. carpathians
c. beyliks
d. bedouins
d. bedouins
Flooring considerations do not include:
a. a 12-14” soffit
b. ease of cleaning
c. availability & cost
d. drainage
a. a 12-14” soffit
How much manure does a horse produce per day?
a. ~25lbs
b. ~10lbs
c. ~75lbs
d. ~50lbs
d. ~50lbs
The Idaho state horse, named after Palouse, is the _____.
Appaloosa
The Pantaneiro _____ breed originated as a Brazilian cattle horse.
Caballo
The _____ Association allows a Thoroughbred parent with the foal designated as a registered “Appendix”
American Quarter Horse
It is recommended that a building housing horses have at least _____ air changed per hour.
4-8
Which horse has the highest number of breeders and breed associations?
Quarter Horse
Discuss at least 2 critical factors that should be considered when planning an equine facility:
Space - the amount of area you have to work with
Water - availability and quality
Describe one identifiable characteristic and one coat color pattern of the Appaloosa
The white sclera around their eyes is visible.
Leopard - spots on their body
Discuss two aspects someone should consider when planning for the success of s business.
Long-term goals
Liabilities and how to go about making sure you’re covered
Name an example of a form of doing business - from a legal perspective, for tax purposes, etc..
LLC
Discuss at least 3 factors that would help determine someone’s interest in horses and how would that help them when considering whether or not they should purchase a horse
Take riding lessons
Participating in clinics
Sponsoring a horse
They may realize they do not want to put in the work involved in taking care of a horse.
Discuss at least one difference between tobiano and overo Paint horses
Tobiano can have white going on its back & Overo typically doesn’t
Name and describe one Paint Horse - Overo color pattern
Overo’s have “splashed”/ spotty white on their body
List 2 indicators of poor ventilation in a facility:
Ammonia build-up
Moisture accumulation
Describe at least one difference between a “hot” blooded horse and a “cold” blooded horse
Cold-blooded have coarser bone structure than hot-blooded horses
Most light horse breeds originated from _____, Arabians, and Turkmenes.
Barbs
Quarter Horses were referred to as _____ until ~1938.
Steeldusts
The population of Britain’s oldest breed, the _____, declined with the increase of automobiles and tractors.
Cleveland Bay
Name one of America’s “Native” Horse:
Mustang
True or False
For ventilation, it is recommended to have a minimum of 1’ length of a ridge vent for every stall (horse) in a barn.
True
The Throroughbred foundation stallion that 90% of Thoroughbreds can be traced to was named _____.
Eclipse
Justin Morgan owned the stallion name _____ that was the foundation sire of the Morgan breed.
Figure
Characteristic of a Barb
Most common color - gray
docile & hardy
Characteristic of an Arabian
Have 17 ribs, five lumbar vertebrae, and 16 tail bones
Characteristic of a Thoroughbred
Powerful hindquarters
Characteristic of a Cleveland Bay
England’s oldest breed
Characteristic of a Morgan
Compact, Muscular yet refined
Characteristic of a Standardbred
Older style, big boned & coarse
Characteristic of a American Quarter Horse
Known for short distance speed, power
Characteristics of the color breed Appaloosa
Coat pattern
Mottled skin
Vertically striped hooves
White sclera around eye
Characteristics of the color breed Paint Horse
2 primary patterns : Tobiano, Overo
Characteristics of the color breed Palomino
3 basic divisions :
- Stock type
- Golden American Saddlebred
- Pleasure type
Characteristics of the color breed Buckskin
Points - black or dark brown
Characteristics of the color breed Dun
“Dun Factor”
- Dorsal stripe
- Leg barring
- Shoulder stripes
Characteristics of the color breed Red Dun
Body Color - Shades of red
Characteristics of the color breed Grulla
Can be smoky, mouse colored, blue, dove, or slate colored
Characteristics of the color breed Pinto
4 conformation types
- stock horse
- hunter type
- pleasure type
- saddle type
Examples of common bedding would not include:
a. straw
b. sand
c. shavings
d. pressure treated wood shavings
b. sand
Name and describe a vice that can be dangerous to humans:
Biting/ nipping - a horse can have sharp teeth and can cause severe damage to human and other horse tissue
What are the 5 basic colors?
Bay Black Brown Chestnut White
Dilution of a Chestnut
Palomino
Dilution of a Palomino
Cremello
Dilution of a Bay
Buckskin
Dilution of a Buckskin
Perlino
2nd Dilution of a Chestnut
Red Dun
Dilution of Black
Grulla
True or False
There is no true albino known in horse
True
Name and describe a vice that can be dangerous to the Horses:
Cribbing - force swallowing gulp of air - incisors, arched neck
Name and describe a Nuisance Habit:
Pawing - creates holes, hoof wear, stresses legs
What are the 3 factors to success:
- Know your market
- Have a plan
- Evaluate what you have done
ALSO
Know your product
Business is Business
