Question Set 12 Flashcards
Why should you use a clothespin to attach a thermometer to the horse’s tail when taking its temperature?
to prevent the thermometer from being sucked into the anus or expelled/broken
Young permanent teeth have deep indentures in the center of their surfaces and are known as what?
Cups
To prevent muddy conditions and erosion when designing a facility, what percent slope should the side should have?
2 to 6 percent
What forage contains a fungal endophyte that causes reproduction problems in mares?
Tall Fescue (Fescue)
What color should the gums be in a normal, healthy horse?
medium pink
Describe the leg conformation of a horse that is “knock-kneed”.
The entire knee is set to the inside of the horses leg.
What is the name for the headpiece that is used for controlling the horse for riding or driving?
Bridle
What are the two basic classifications of forages?
Grasses and Legumes
What is a pus pocket or infection of the sensitive structures of the foot?
Abscess
What is the most important nutrient?
Water
What is produced by mating a jack to a mare?
Mule
What sex of horses are generally more consistent with behavior and performance?
Geldings
What breed of pony originated in the hills and valleys of Whales?
Welsh Pony
Name two types of shoes that may be used during the treatment of laminitis.
(1) heart bar; (2) frog bar; (3) reverse shoe; (4) glue-on shoe
What breed is noted for its soundness, beauty, and especially stamina?
Arabian
