Horses Flashcards
1
Q
In addition to avoiding eye contact, what action may help calm a horse, often resulting in them coming to you
A
Squat down
2
Q
What may help with an “unresponsive” horse?
A
Bribe and hide the halter
3
Q
Two chemical restraints
A
- Dart
- Pole syringe
4
Q
Foal restraint (3)
A
- Approach mid body
- Cradle the neck
- Hold tail
5
Q
Avoid _______ foals bc struggle intensifies
A
lifting
6
Q
Prevent escape when handling equine bc
A
Next attempt will be harder bc they recognize and remember
7
Q
After capturing a foal…..
A
Allow them to see mare
8
Q
Never tie a horse with a ________ in place or leave them without supervision
A
Stud chain
9
Q
Why should you tie off a horse at shoulder level with a rope 2 feet long?
A
To prevent grazing and tangled up feet
10
Q
What rope encourages a horse to move forward and where is it tied?
A
Belly rope behind forelimbs
