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Exam 3 Flashcards

1
Q

True or False

An identifiable characteristic of the Appaloosa is mottled skin.

A

True

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2
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True or False

Not including initial investment, annual expenses to own a horse can be ~$1150/year or more.

A

True

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3
Q

True or False

It is recommended that box stalls be a minimum of 8’ x 8’ in size.

A

False, minimum 10’ x 10’

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4
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True or False

It is recommended that stall doors/ doorways be a minimum of 4’ wide.

A

True

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5
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True or False

Cribbing is a nuisance habit that involves rocking from side to side in a stall or pen.

A

False, weaving

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6
Q

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.

A

False, 4/12 pitch is most effective

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7
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True or False

Ideally, a facility housing horses should be heated in winter to no more than 5 degrees above the outside temperature.

A

True

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8
Q

Which color is not included with the ABRA (American Buckskin registry Association)?

a. dun
b. grullo
c. palomino
d. red dun

A

c. palomino

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9
Q

The Arabian x Morgan breed is known as a:

a. mitbagon
b. morbian
c. morab
d. aragon

A

c. morab

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10
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The first group of people to keep pedigrees of the Arabian breed were:

a. berbers
b. carpathians
c. beyliks
d. bedouins

A

d. bedouins

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11
Q

Flooring considerations do not include:

a. a 12-14” soffit
b. ease of cleaning
c. availability & cost
d. drainage

A

a. a 12-14” soffit

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12
Q

How much manure does a horse produce per day?

a. ~25lbs
b. ~10lbs
c. ~75lbs
d. ~50lbs

A

d. ~50lbs

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13
Q

The Idaho state horse, named after Palouse, is the _____.

A

Appaloosa

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14
Q

The Pantaneiro _____ breed originated as a Brazilian cattle horse.

A

Caballo

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15
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The _____ Association allows a Thoroughbred parent with the foal designated as a registered “Appendix”

A

American Quarter Horse

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16
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It is recommended that a building housing horses have at least _____ air changed per hour.

A

4-8

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17
Q

Which horse has the highest number of breeders and breed associations?

A

Quarter Horse

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18
Q

Discuss at least 2 critical factors that should be considered when planning an equine facility:

A

Space - the amount of area you have to work with

Water - availability and quality

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19
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Describe one identifiable characteristic and one coat color pattern of the Appaloosa

A

The white sclera around their eyes is visible.

Leopard - spots on their body

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20
Q

Discuss two aspects someone should consider when planning for the success of s business.

A

Long-term goals

Liabilities and how to go about making sure you’re covered

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21
Q

Name an example of a form of doing business - from a legal perspective, for tax purposes, etc..

A

LLC

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22
Q

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

A

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.

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23
Q

Discuss at least one difference between tobiano and overo Paint horses

A

Tobiano can have white going on its back & Overo typically doesn’t

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24
Q

Name and describe one Paint Horse - Overo color pattern

A

Overo’s have “splashed”/ spotty white on their body

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25
Q

List 2 indicators of poor ventilation in a facility:

A

Ammonia build-up

Moisture accumulation

26
Q

Describe at least one difference between a “hot” blooded horse and a “cold” blooded horse

A

Cold-blooded have coarser bone structure than hot-blooded horses

27
Q

Most light horse breeds originated from _____, Arabians, and Turkmenes.

A

Barbs

28
Q

Quarter Horses were referred to as _____ until ~1938.

A

Steeldusts

29
Q

The population of Britain’s oldest breed, the _____, declined with the increase of automobiles and tractors.

A

Cleveland Bay

30
Q

Name one of America’s “Native” Horse:

A

Mustang

31
Q

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.

A

True

32
Q

The Throroughbred foundation stallion that 90% of Thoroughbreds can be traced to was named _____.

A

Eclipse

33
Q

Justin Morgan owned the stallion name _____ that was the foundation sire of the Morgan breed.

A

Figure

34
Q

Characteristic of a Barb

A

Most common color - gray

docile & hardy

35
Q

Characteristic of an Arabian

A

Have 17 ribs, five lumbar vertebrae, and 16 tail bones

36
Q

Characteristic of a Thoroughbred

A

Powerful hindquarters

37
Q

Characteristic of a Cleveland Bay

A

England’s oldest breed

38
Q

Characteristic of a Morgan

A

Compact, Muscular yet refined

39
Q

Characteristic of a Standardbred

A

Older style, big boned & coarse

40
Q

Characteristic of a American Quarter Horse

A

Known for short distance speed, power

41
Q

Characteristics of the color breed Appaloosa

A

Coat pattern
Mottled skin
Vertically striped hooves
White sclera around eye

42
Q

Characteristics of the color breed Paint Horse

A

2 primary patterns : Tobiano, Overo

43
Q

Characteristics of the color breed Palomino

A

3 basic divisions :

  • Stock type
  • Golden American Saddlebred
  • Pleasure type
44
Q

Characteristics of the color breed Buckskin

A

Points - black or dark brown

45
Q

Characteristics of the color breed Dun

A

“Dun Factor”

  • Dorsal stripe
  • Leg barring
  • Shoulder stripes
46
Q

Characteristics of the color breed Red Dun

A

Body Color - Shades of red

47
Q

Characteristics of the color breed Grulla

A

Can be smoky, mouse colored, blue, dove, or slate colored

48
Q

Characteristics of the color breed Pinto

A

4 conformation types

  • stock horse
  • hunter type
  • pleasure type
  • saddle type
49
Q

Examples of common bedding would not include:

a. straw
b. sand
c. shavings
d. pressure treated wood shavings

A

b. sand

50
Q

Name and describe a vice that can be dangerous to humans:

A

Biting/ nipping - a horse can have sharp teeth and can cause severe damage to human and other horse tissue

51
Q

What are the 5 basic colors?

A 
Bay 
Black 
Brown
Chestnut
White
52
Q

Dilution of a Chestnut

A

Palomino

53
Q

Dilution of a Palomino

A

Cremello

54
Q

Dilution of a Bay

A

Buckskin

55
Q

Dilution of a Buckskin

A

Perlino

56
Q

2nd Dilution of a Chestnut

A

Red Dun

57
Q

Dilution of Black

A

Grulla

58
Q

True or False

There is no true albino known in horse

A

True

59
Q

Name and describe a vice that can be dangerous to the Horses:

A

Cribbing - force swallowing gulp of air - incisors, arched neck

60
Q

Name and describe a Nuisance Habit:

A

Pawing - creates holes, hoof wear, stresses legs

61
Q

What are the 3 factors to success:

A
  1. Know your market
  2. Have a plan
  3. Evaluate what you have done
    ALSO
    Know your product
    Business is Business

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