Grooming Flashcards
Name 5 pieces of grooming equipment.
Body Brush, Dandy Brush, Curry Comb, Mane & Tail Comb, Hoof Pick, Sweat Scraper, Grooming Cloth
(Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 445)
What is a rat-tailed horse?
A horse having little hair in its tail
Source: The Horse, Evans, p. 83
What is docking?
Removing part of the dock of the tail, cutting tendons to make the horse carry it high
(Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 517 / Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 83)
What is a banged tail?
Hair of a full length tail is cut straight across
Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 23
What is bang tailed?
Hair of tail cut below the dock or bony part of tail
Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 23
What is the only purpose for which you would use a metal currycomb?
To remove thick, dry mud or heavy, loose hair
Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 35
Why is it recommended to groom a horse thoroughly before saddling?
Removes dirt & burrs that may cause sores and/or rider may find new ones
(Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 420-3)
What do you call a person who tends & cares for horses?
Groom
Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 520
What does hogged mean?
Short-cut mane
Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 521
What is a bridle path on a horse?
Clipped area behind the ears where the crownpiece of the bridle crosses
(Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 39)
What function does the body brush serve?
To brush the entire body
Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 445
What do you call a horse that is neither hot to the touch nor breathing hard after he’s been exercised?
Cooled out
Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 68
What type of brush is best for sensitive areas of the face & legs?
Soft
Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 1100-12
In grooming a horse, in what direction should the hair be brushed?
In the direction of its’ natural lay
Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 37
What is a rubber currycomb used for?
Remove excessive mud, dirt, loose hair, and saddle marks
Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 37
In grooming a horse, where is the metal currycomb never used?
Over bony area - head, below knees or hocks
Source; Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 445
What is the term used for a mane that has been cut off so that part is left standing upright?
Roached mane
Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 35
How can you remove caked mud & manure from the hoof wall?
Washing with water & stiff brush
Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 37
How do you clean the currycomb when grooming?
Strike it on back of brush or boot heel
Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 37
How often should horses that are stabled be groomed?
Daily
Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 444
What do you call a tail that has been shortened or thinned by pulling?
Pulled tail
Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 527
If you body-clip your horse, what should be done in cold weather?
Blanket horse or keep in stable
Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 38
What is meant by “picking out” a mane or tail?
Separating the hairs with your fingers to keep them from tangling
(Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 38)
How far down the tail is a hunter’s tail braided?
8-12 inches
Source; Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 39
In what order should you clean your horse’s feet?
Counter-clockwise - near fore, near hind, off hind, off fore
Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 36
What is the term for roughness in texture of hair?
Coarse
Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 60
How can you avoid a dull, sunburned appearance of your horse’s coat?
Turn it out to pasture at night, early morning or late evening instead of during the day
(Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 38)
How long should the mane be for proper braiding?
4-6 inches
When should you groom a horse that’s exercised or worked?
Both before the workout & immediately on return to the stable
(Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 35)
Referring to grooming, what is roached?
Term used when the mane is all cut off (so part is left standing upright?
(Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 235 / Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 528)
What type of strokes will remove the most dirt when using a stiff brush?
Short, strong ones with outward action away from the horse’s body
(Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 37)
What motion is most effective when currying?
Circular
Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 445
