General Flashcards
How often should you stop when trailering?
every 12 hours
T/F: you should untie the horse before releasing the butt bar
true
How often should you stop to water & walk your horse
every 4 hours
Describe shipping fever
respiratory illness from stress of shipping
what causes respiratory disease/shipping fever?
length of transport + immediate strenuous exercise
What are the factors of stress of shipping
skill of driver, vibration, noise, traffic
T/F: Even though the horse is tied, he can lower his head & clear his lungs
false
What does regular trailer maintenance include?
cleaning, checking air pressure, inspect floors, lubricating
T/F: on long-distance trips (especially in commercial carrier) it’s recommended to not bandage a horse for shipping
true
What is the most common problem with shipping?
claustrophobia
Horse that are stressed can lose body weight at the rate of ____% per hour of travel
0.5%
