Question Set 2 Flashcards
It is thought that horses cannot ____ due to a very tight esopheal sphincter muscle.
Regurgitate
What color describes horses that are born one color but grow progressively lighter as they age, often appearing white when older.
Gray
When do the intermediate permanent incisors erupt?
3 1/2 years
What organization is represented by the initials WSFI?
World Sidesaddle Federation Inc.
What environmental factor stimulates hair growth of a horse?
Shorter length of daylight
What is the most commonly used metal for manufacturing bits?
Stainless steel
What should the percent moisture content be in hay before it is baled?
15% or less
What management practice should be used to prevent the spread of salmonellosis within a barn?
Isolation of infected horse(s)
What is the most common legume hay fed to horses across the United States?
Alfalfa
What is the largest non-formal youth development organization in the United States?
4-H
What percentage of water is found in forage before it is cut, on average?
65-85%
What dental treatment is needed if a horse is continuously dropping its feed?
Its teeth need to be floated
What farrier tool is used to remove shoes, nail stubs and improperly driven nails?
Pinchers, or Pull offs
Approximately how long does it take food particles to pass through the horse’s entire digestive system?
36 to 72 hours
What is the minimum recommended height for a perimeter pasture fence?
Minimum 5 ft., some situations 6 ft. or more with taller breeds
What type or breed of a horse is a combination of any breed/stock that are not 100% hot-blooded or 100% cold-blooded?
American Warmblood
What breed initially became famous and was named for its sprinting ability?
American Quarter Horse
At what age in a nursing foal’s life will nutrient requirements exceed those provided by the dam’s milk?
Within two months of foaling
What is the name for the second and third nail holes on a horse shoe?
Quarter Nail Holes
The single most important characteristic in equine selection which forms the basics for movement, length of stride and performance is referred to as what?
Balance
