Recognizing the Healthy Horse (part 2)

Question 1

Tears

Answer 1

• Maintained by the lachrymal apparatus

- Collected in the lower inside corner of the eye and directed in the nasal duct

Question 2

Sweat

Answer 2

For thermoregulation, and excitement

Question 3

Body Condition Score

Answer 3

1-9
1=poor
9=extremely fat
5= ideal

Question 4

Movement

Answer 4

Move in cadenced manner

Lameness in degrees (1-4)

Question 5

Hair coat

Answer 5

Depends on

• time of year
• housing
• parasite control
• age
• etc

Question 6

Hoof conditions

Answer 6

hard, slick shiny surface

Question 7

Feeding habits

Answer 7

typically are content of they can eat and drink at will

Question 8

Behavior

Answer 8

abnormal behavior

• stall walking
• weaving
• cribbing