Natural Markings

Question 1

Muscle indentations are recorded as part of the ID and are usually

Answer 1

Unilateral

Question 2

Aka wizard’s thumbprints or warlock’s thumbprints

Answer 2

Muscle indentations

Question 3

Above the jugular groove, lateral neck are common places for

Answer 3

Muscle indentations

Question 4

Scar hair is usually

Answer 4

White

Question 5

Usually described by
 Location
 Length
 Shape
 Presence/absence of
hair

Answer 5

Scars

Question 6

Medial aspect of all limbs, Evolutionary remnants
of the digital pad of the first digit, but seldom used for ID purposes

Answer 6

Chestnuts

Question 7

2 methods of aging horses

Answer 7

Registration papers
Dental exam

Question 8

Intentionally altering teeth for deceptive purposes to make them appear younger

Answer 8

Bishoping

Question 9

Two things on a dental exam that indicate equine age

Answer 9

Incisors angle
Galvayne’s groove

Question 10

Most important part of the medical record and serve as the starting point for identifying the patient’s
problems

Answer 10

Hx and PE