Horse Safety

Question 1

the modern horse

Answer 1

Equus caballus

Question 2

Equus caballus, the modern horse, belongs to the family?

Answer 2

Equidae

Question 3

The entire quine family is a member of the order?

Answer 3

Perissodactyla

Question 4

The entire quine family is a member of the order Perissodactyla, which makes the horse a close relative of the?

Answer 4

rhinoceros

Question 5

The three main types of horse enterprises are?

Answer 5

breeding, training, and boarding stables

Question 6

Horse ? farms breed mares and sell the offspring.

Answer 6

breeding

Question 7

Some farms specialize in ? horses for show or racing

Answer 7

training

Question 8

stables feed and care for horses that are owned by people who do not have facilities for keeping horses

Answer 8

Boarding

Question 9

The horse has blind spots in his vision. It is essential that we, as handlers, understand this. Remember that the horse is a poor visual concentrator. It is possible for us to walk into the blind spot cone of the horse and surprise him.

Answer 9

Handling

Question 10

Horses are large, heavy, powerful, quick-reacting animals. They can injure you seriously without intending to. The horse is an animal that, being incapable of human reasoning, will react to primary stimuli when they occur.

Answer 10

General Cautions

Question 11

Equipment Necessary:

Answer 11

● Halter
● Lead shank

Question 12

Always approach a horse from the?

Answer 12

front or side

Question 13

Horses have blind spots directly?

Answer 13

behind and below their noses

Question 14

Gently place your hand on the horse’s ?, not on the face or rear, which might alarm them.

Answer 14

shoulder or neck

Question 15

Stand at the horse’s ?, not directly in front of them. If you need to move to the other side, walk around the horse, not under the neck or belly.

Answer 15

side

Question 16

Always lead a horse using a?

Answer 16

well-fitted halter and lead rope

Question 17

A horse is always mounted from the near side. Two body positions are used. When mounting a strange horse, stand by the horse’s left shoulder and face a quarter turn to the rear. When mounting a gentle horse, stand by the stirrup fender and face directly across the saddle.

Answer 17

Mounting

Question 18

Stop the horse with a verbal command and a slight pull on the reins.

Answer 18

“whoa”

Question 19

is the art of riding a horse.

Answer 19

Horsemanship

Question 20

Horsemanship is the art of riding a horse. It is also called

Answer 20

equitation

Question 21

The two general types of equitation are?

Answer 21

Western and English

Question 22

Riding horses is nothing less than magical. Using the correct horse riding equipment is only one way to ensure that your riding experiences are positive, productive, and safe.

Answer 22

Equipment and Clothing

Question 23

horses is a fact of life. It involves transporting them in a horse trailer, which is designed to ensure their safety and comfort during transit. It requires attention to detail and care

Answer 23

Trailering (hauling) horses is a fact of life. It involves transporting them in a horse trailer, which is designed
to ensure their safety and comfort during transit. It requires attention to detail and care