Hippology Flashcards
The average range for a horse’s heart at rest is?
28-40 beats per minute
An example of the normal rectal temperature of a horse
100.0 degrees
The resting respiratory range for a horse is
10-14 breaths per minute
The disease transmitted to horses from a bite by an infected animal. Symptoms can include lameness, colic and viciousness
Rabies
The type of wound that is superficial (surface) scratches, not penetrating through the skin layers
Abrasion
The skin disease caused by a fungus, characterized by circular lesions
Ringworm
The general term used for severe abdominal pain
Colic
The parasites that cause mange
Mites
Damaged laryngeal nerve resulting in lack of muscle control of vocal cords is called
Roaring
The general term for any inflammatory disease of the lungs
Pneumonia
Name the stages of the fly life cycle
Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult
Ticks feed on large quantities of this
Blood
Adults of these are known as “heel flies” or “bomb flies”
Cattle Grubs
The number of wings an adult fly has
Two (one pair)
Larvicides are designed to kill this life cycle of flies
Larva
Generic term for vertical crack of the hoof
Sand Crack
Anaerobic bacteria destroy the frog
Thrush
Specific type of sole bruise
Corns
Caused by unlevel horseshoe, rocks, gravel or other hard object
Sole bruises
Infection of sensitive foot structures
Laminitis
Type of laminitis that produces a linger lameness and irregular rings in hoof; are wider at the heel than at the base
chronic
Common in humid areas and caused by a hoof digesting fungi
White line disease
Caused by unclean, dirty conditions combined with long untrimmed hooves
Thrush
Specific type of sand crack which hurts the most when foot is raised
Quarter crack
A disturbance in the circulation and bond of the sensitive laminae of the bone to the horny laminae of the hoof
Laminitis
The forelegs, head and shoulders make up what?
Forehand
What is the area from the loin to the tail head called?
Croup
A blue or whitish eye is called what?
Glass eye
Any abnormal deviation in the structural function of the horse constitutes what?
Unsoundness
The unborn animal as it develops in the uterus is called what?
Fetus
Who is skilled and trained in the treating of diseases and injuries to animals?
Veterinarian
What is a term for a disease transmitted from one animal to another by direct or indirect contact?
Contagious
This coat color has white hairs intermingled with one or more base colors.
Roan
What do we call the way a horse moves it’s feet and legs at any gait?
Action
A speed event that includes a cloverleaf pattern
Barrel Racing
How many types of equine influenza have been discovered?
Two
How many gallons of digesta can the small intestine hold?
12
How much water does a horse that does heavy work need per day?
12-15+ gallons
What does the term “maintenance ration” mean?
A ration that includes just enough nutrients to support an animal
What are amino acids made of?
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur, iron, or phosphorus.
What is the color distribution percentage for the ideal pinto?
50% white, 50% colored
What is carotene?
A plant pigment that is the precursor of vitamin A.
How many eggs do mites lay during one laying period?
10-25 eggs
What is a quittor?
A fistula of the hoofhead
What is another term for a bone spavin?
Jack spavin
What are intermediates?
The second set of incisors located between the center and corner incisors
What are centers?
The centrally located upper and lower incisors
What are corners?
The corner, or third, set of incisors
What are the four ways to estimate a horse’s age by looking at its teeth?
- Occurrence of permanent teeth
- Disappearance of cups
- Angle of incidence
- Shape of the surface of permanent teet
At what age does the Galvayne’s Groove start to appear in the horse’s mouth?
10 years
What does the term “phenotype” mean?
The outward appearance of the horse
What are the five types of colic?
- Impaction
- Incarceration
- Spasmodic
- Displacement
- Gas
Is ringbone more common in the front or hind feet?
Front
What faults can be corrected by hoof trimming?
Splayfoot, pigeon toe, quarter crack, cocked ankles, and contracted heels
What is a combination horse?
A horse that can be used for saddle and driving
What are the five types of rigging for a western saddle?
Full double, seven eighths, three quarters, in-skirt, and center fire.
True or false: knee rolls are optional on a dressage saddle.
True
What type of bit is used only on stock horses?
Spade bit
If a horse has a “goose rump”, is the tail set too high or too low?
Too low
