Horse Safety

Question 1

What is a horse’s natural instinct?

Answer 1

to run away

Question 2

Horse’s are naturally _________ animals.

Answer 2

herd

Question 3

What should always be attended when restraining a horse?

Answer 3

the head - allows for control of the horse

Question 4

How should you approach a horse?

Answer 4

approach from the left side

Question 5

What should you avoid when near a horse?

Answer 5

avoid standing directly in front and directly behind

Question 6

When leading a horse, how should you hold a rope?

Answer 6

never coil the lead rope around your wrist or fingers and don’t let it drag the ground

Question 7

What kind of approach do horse’s respond to?

Answer 7

calm, deliberate approach

Question 8

What should you maintain when handling a horse?

Answer 8

maintain voice and physical contact

Question 9

How far can a horse kick?

Answer 9

~ 8 feet

Question 10

If you do not stand close to a horse, how far away should you stand?

Answer 10

at least 10-15 feet

Question 11

When walking a horse, where should you walk?

Answer 11

walk to the side of head/neck - never walk in front

Question 12

What is a natural twitch?

Answer 12

applied with hands to the horse

Question 13

What is a mechanical twitch?

Answer 13

handmade twitch

Question 14

What is a twitch for?

Answer 14

helps maintain control of the horse’s head

Question 15

How does a twitch work?

Answer 15

helps with endorphin release, which helps to calm the horse

Question 16

How do you restrain a foal?

Answer 16

similar to dog restraint, can hold at base of tail

Question 17

What are horse stocks?

Answer 17

rectangular enclosures made of wood/metal to keep horse confined to a small area with restricted movement

Question 18

Where can you listen for a heartbeat in horses?

Answer 18

left or right side - 4th or 5th rib - cranially to the caudal border of the triceps muscle

Question 19

What is a hoof pick?

Answer 19

used to clear mud, racks, and other debris from hooves

Question 20

What is a horse mouth speculum?

Answer 20

used to keep mouth open to float teeth

Question 21

What is cross tying?

Answer 21

used to prevent a horse from rearing and from moving its forequarters from side to side