Question Set 5 Flashcards
What organization registers Standardbred horses?
United States Trotting Association
In which general type of breeds is it desired to see bulge, ripple, and definition of muscling?
Stock horse breeds
How many inches taller should the trailer be than the horse’s head at a normal resting position?
10 inches
Adult cattle grubs are also known as what?
Heel flies or bomb flies
Which warmblood breed is of East Prussian origin?
Trakehner
What body system is affected by EPM?
central nervous system
The American Miniature Horse must not exceed what height?
34 inches
What type of amino acids cannot be synthesized in the horse’s digestive system and must be supplied in the diet?
essential
What breed name is represented by the initials POA?
Pony of the Americas
To slow runoff water and prevent erosion, what should be done in drainage ditches?
Plant grass (or vegetative buffer)
What face marking is characterized by a small amount of white hair located between the nostrils?
Snip
How many incisors do horses have in their upper jaw?
Six
What respiration rate indicates heat exhaustion is occurring in a resting horse?
More than 30 breaths per minute
What British breed is known for its animation, personality, and strong way of going?
Hackney
What is one of the leading junior equestrian organizations in the world that is represented by 30 countries?
Pony Club
