horse quiz

Question 1

which most correctly describes stereotypical behaviours in horses:
- seemingly functionless motor sequences
- most common group of problem behaviours in horses
- may be coping behaviours to reduce stress
- all of the above

Answer 1

all of above

Question 2

how long after water break should it take for foal to be born

Answer 2

10-20 mins

Question 3

which horse coat colour: golden, yellow or tan shade w a flaxen or white mane and tail

Answer 3

palomino
(chestnut with cream dilution gene that turns to above)

Question 4

trot gait of a horse is
a) a 2 beat gait w a movement of suspension
b) a gait in which legs move in diagonal pairs
c) both a and b
d) three beat gait

Answer 4

both a and b

Question 5

which is are evolutionary adaptations of the horse
- springing foot
- diastema
- monocular and binocular vision
- all of above

Answer 5

all of above

Question 6

a brand is visible on an aus stock horse off-side shoulder where numeral 1 sits directly above numeral 6

Answer 6

horse is 1st foal born on stud in a year ending in 6

(YEAR IS ON BOTTOM)

Question 7

which can we attribute to lower birthing rates in thoroughbreds :
- inappropriate breeding season instead of natural
- selection of breeding on performance rather than fertility
- perserving w breeding of ageing mares and stallions because of superior racing ability of offspring
- all of above

Answer 7

all of above

Question 8

horse spend what percent of its day grazing

Answer 8

60-80%

Question 9

what breed of horse most likely to be used for endurance riding/ racing

Answer 9

arabian