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SHB Category: L, Stable Equipment Flashcards

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What type of stall door is the most suited for safety and ease of operation?

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Sliding doors

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What is used to clean out dirt and debris from the hoof?

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Hoof pick

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What is the recommended floor covering for a horse’s trailer?

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Rubber mats

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What is the most common type of pre-sized horse shoe?

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Keg shoe

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What is the most popular stall flooring material?

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Hard packed clay

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Name the type of stall bedding that is the most absorbent of all materials used for bedding horses.

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Peat moss

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Name the grooming tool used to remove excess water and perspiration from wet or sweating horses.

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Sweat scraper

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WHat is the most dangerous type of wire that you can used for horse fencing?

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Barbed wire

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What is the least glamorous aspect of caring for horses?

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Stall maintenance or cleaning stalls

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What part of the hoof bears most of the weight of the horse?

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Hoof wall

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11
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How much is a healthy hoof expected to grow per month?

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1/8” to 1/2” per month

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What are 2 types of sliding doors?

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Full wooden, half wood and half bars, full mesh

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What farrier tool is used to level the bearing surface of the foot and finish the clinchers?

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Tang rasp

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What is the life expectancy of a pressure treated Douglas Fir wood fence post?

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20-25 years

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When properly fitted and the cinch is drawn tight, how much space should lie between the withers and the fork of a western saddle?

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Enough space to easily insert two fingers

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What is one of the major keys to comfortable trailering for a horse particularly in the summer?

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Air movement

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What piece of equipment is used to prevent cuts to the head and poll when trailering a horse?

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Head bumper

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Name 2 functions of a stall guard.

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Allows more air circulation into stall and allows horse to hang its head over or out of a stall that has a solid door

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What is the recommended size for an arena?

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120x200 feet

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Describe the primary function of the creep-feeder.

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Structure designed to allow only foals to feed, without interference of the mare

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What is the life expectancy of an untreated Yellow poplar wood fence post?

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2-7 years

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When rotating pastures, how long should horses be removed from the pasture before returning in order to maintain a good forage regrowth?

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At least 4 weeks

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What is the determining factor in the ratio of top to bottom line of the neck?

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Slope of the shoulder (more sloping shoulder, top line gets longer)

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Untreated fence posts made from what type of wood have the longest life expectancy?

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Osage orange

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What is the minimum size of an arena?

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60x100 feet

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26
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What is the minimum ceiling height for a covered or indoor arena?

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14 feet

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27
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What is the ceiling height recommended for an indoor arena?

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14 feet (16 for jumpers)

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Name the type of bedding capable of reaching a temperature of 300 degrees F in one minute after a fire starts.

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Oat straw

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29
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Name 2 types of lighting fixtures commonly found in the stable area.

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Incandescent bulbs, fluorescent tubes

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30
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Which horse shoe is larger, #0 or #3?

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3 is larger (larger the number, larger the shoe)

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What are the wooden, rawhide, canvas, leather, metal or fiberglass containers used to carry equipment and supplies on a pack saddle?

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Panniers

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What substance is harder than any other substance except diamonds and is used to double or triple the life of a shoe?

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Borium

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What is the recommended width of a horse stall door?

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Minimum of 4 feet wide

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Name 3 types of pads used when shoeing a horse.

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Leather, plastic, hospital plate, combination of leather and plastic

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What farrier’s tool is used to level the hoof wall after it has been trimmed with the nippers?

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Rasp

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36
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What is the most widely used pack saddle?

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Crossbuck (Sawbuck)

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37
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What is one disadvantage of a partial divider in a horse trailer?

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It may allow injury to other horses by being stepped on by its travelling companion

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From what 2 points do you measure to determine the size of an English saddle?

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From saddle nail to mid-point of the cantle

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How often should water be offered to a horse when trailering it for long distances?

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Every 3-4 hours

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Name 3 types of breeding contracts.

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Stallion service contract, foal sharing agreement, mare lease

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41
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WHat is the best way to renovate grass pastures?

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Introduce an adapted legume into the existing sod

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42
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What type of trailer is rapidly becoming the most popular trailer type in the industry because it allows horses to ride more easily, with significantly less trailering stress and horses are mores table during stops and starts?

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Slant load trailers

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43
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What is one disadvantage of a solid divider in a horse trailer?

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Horse may not have adequate width to brace itself

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What is the name of the sharp bevelled headed horse shoe nail used to increase traction on icy surfaces?

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Frosthead

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What is the advantage of using a double rigged cinch on a cross buck pack saddle?

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It helps keep the back cinch from sliding backwards

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Why should mangers in tie stalls be slanted, as the descend from top to bottom?

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So horses will not hit their knees

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47
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Name the horseshoer’s tool that is used to widen the nail hole in a horse shoe.

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Pritchel

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48
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Other than the 2 traditional pack saddles, name one other type of saddle that can be used for packing.

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Western stock saddle or McClellan (old army saddle)

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49
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Define balacne as it applies to horse shoeing.

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Equal weight distribution around the center of gravity of the horse’s hoof.

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50
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What is the preferred source of nitrogen fertilizer for grass pastures?

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Ammonium Nitrate

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51
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THe SMP buffer pH measures how readily the soil will change PH when limestone is applied, what is this test commonly called on soil test reports?

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Lime index

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52
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What is another name for the farrier’s tool called pull-offs?

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Pinchers

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What is the substance that is sometimes welded to the bottom of the horse shoe to increase traction?

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Barium

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54
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What can be used on a race horse’s shoe to help prevent the track surface from burning the ergot area?

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Block (causes the feet to break over faster)

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What are 2 types of trailer hitches used on horse trailers?

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Bumper-pull and gooseneck hitches

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56
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What type of English saddle is recommended if you are going to be jumping with only a little flat work?

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Close contact saddle

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57
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What are the standard sizes for trailer balls?

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1 7/8 inch to 2 1/4 inch

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58
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What type of hammer is used for making and shaping shoes?

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Rounding hammer

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59
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What is the most limiting factor in the construction of new horse facilities?

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Cost

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Which type of stall is not used as much as they were in the past?

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Tie stalls

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What type of shoe is used to elevate the heels of a horse that is confined to stall rest?

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Patten shoe

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Name the horseshoe that has a one-quarter inch extension at the outside of the heel, used to correct a cow-hocked condition.

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Horseshoe with a trailer

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What is the manta used for?

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Throw over the load of a pack saddle to cover and protect it

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What provides a safety measure of protection for the horse in a trailer in case the rear door opens before you want it to?

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Butt bar or butt chain

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Name an enclosure designed to allow only the foal to feed without interference from its dam.

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Creep feed

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What is the amount of land required for 3 horses under common conditions?

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6-9 acres (2-3 acres per horse)

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What trimming procedure would you use to correct a splay footed horse?

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Trim the outer half of the hoof lower than the inside

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Name 2 ways to correct defects in the way of going.

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Corrective trimming and corrective shoeing

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Name the blacksmith’s tool used to cut hot metals.

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Hardy

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Name 2 different types of panniers.

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Wooden box (grub), rawhide, heavy canvas, canvas and metal

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What type of shoe allows a horse that is used in barrel racing to pivot on the shoe and maintain a toe grip regardless of where the foot breaks over?

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Polo shoe

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What are the 2 basic types of pack saddles?

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Crossbuck (sawbuck) and Decker

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Name a non-leverage bit that does not apply pressure to the horse’s poll.

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Snaffle bit (bosal is not acceptable)

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In keg shoes, what is the difference between a cold and hot shoe?

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Cold shoe- are finished (holes punched and heels cut) Hot shoe- are unfinished (need holes punched and heels cut or added special structures)

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Why should you wrap trees in a horse pasture with old fence wire?

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So horses don’t chew the bark off the trees and kill them

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Which type of stall is not used as much as they were in the past?

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Tie stall

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What is the unique feature of the ‘happy mouth’ bit?

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It has a soft rubber, apple flavored mouthpiece

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Which type of pasture will produce more forage yield, grasses or grass and legume mixtures?

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Mixed

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Which is usually the biggest mistake made in the construction of horse facilities

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Inadequate ventilation

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80
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Where should a saddle be placed on the horse’s back, regardless of the type of the saddle?

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Girth should be about 4 inches behind the point of elbow

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What is the last piece of equipment used when securing an entire load on a pack animal?

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Lash cinch with a half inch lash rope 45 feet long

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What factor is just as important in a horse trailer as it is when building a barn?

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Proper ventilation

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The black asphalt paint on Thoroughbred breeding farm fences will last about how long?

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8 years

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Define balance as it applies to horse shoeing

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Equal weight distribution around the center of gravity of the horse’s limb

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What is the proper function of the curb strap or curb chain on the horse’s bridle?

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Prevents injury to the roof of the horse’s mouth when too much pressure is applied on the reins

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Excess dead sole is removed by what instrument?

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Hoof knife

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Name 2 pieces of safety equipment that should be located by the master electrical outlet in a barn.

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Fire extinguisher and water hose always connected to water

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What is the recommended height of an indoor arena used for jumping?

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16 feet

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Why should a potential horse farm site have a slope of 2-6%?

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Good drainage

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90
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What part of a pack saddle keeps it from sliding forward?

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Breeching

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What is the name of the sharp bevelled headed horse shoe nail used to increase traction on icy surfaces?

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Frosthead

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What can be used on a race horse’s shoes to help prevent the track surface from burning the ergot area?

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Blocks (causes the feet to break over faster)

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What is the biggest disadvantage of housing horses in run-in sheds?

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Impossible to individually control diet and exercise

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How long would a horse survive injury or death if there was a fire in its stall?

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30 seconds

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What type of saddle places the rider well behind the withers and just behind the ‘center’ of the horse?

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Saddleseat saddle, cut back saddle, or flat saddle

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What is the piece of canvas used to throw over a pack saddle load to cover it and protect it?

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Manta

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What is a cavesson and what is its purpose?

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It’s the noseband on an English bridle, helps keep bridle in place and keeps horse’s mouth closed

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What is the main difference between the trotter’s harness and the pacer’s harness?

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Pacer’s harness has hobbles

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Which type of fencing is considered to be the best and safest wire for horse fencing?

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5 diamond V mesh wire

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What is the main function of a headstall?

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To hold the bit evenly and comfortably in the horse’s mouth

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What is the recommended width of a horse stall door?

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Minimum of four feet wide

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102
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A good feed room should keep out what 3 pests?

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Birds, insects, rodents

103
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Which important factor is just as important in a horse trailer as when building a barn?

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Proper ventilation

104
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What is the range of sizes of horse shoe nails?

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2 1/2 to 12

105
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What do the all purpose saddle, close contact saddle, and a dressage saddle all have in common?

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They are all forward seat saddles

106
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Name the part of the horse shoe nail that is bent over adjacent to the hoof wall and set with the driving hammer.

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Clinch

107
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What is the main cause of horse barn fires?

A

Human carelessness in use of smoking materials

108
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Why does caution need to be exercised when using shavings, specifically black walnut?

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Black walnut shavings cause horses to develop laminitis or founder

109
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Name the 2 traditional types of pack saddles.

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Crossbuck (sawbuck) and Decker

110
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What is the main purpose of a noseband?

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To keep the horse’s mouth shut

111
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How many times a year does the frog naturally shed itself?

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Two, every 6 months

112
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To what part of the western saddle does the cinch attach?

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The latigo strap

113
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What 2 types of horses commonly use straight or tie stalls?

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Draft or carriage horses (accept Hack or rental horses)

114
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What is a device that utilizes rollers behind a cutter bar to crush hay to permit more rapid drying when baling hay?

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Hay conditioner

115
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What type of horse shoe is most commonly used?

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Keg shoes

116
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What are pre-sized horse shoes that are often fitted cold?

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Keg shoes

117
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Name the pack saddle that is center-fired rigged, single cinched saddle with a half breed.

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Decker

118
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How much taller than the head of a horse should a trailer be?

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10 inches

119
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In reference to an English saddle, what is the gullet?

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Channel that runs down the center of the under side of the saddle between the bars of the tree

120
Q

What are 2 considerations when installing a paddock gate?

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Location- not in a corner, not in a low or wet area
Size- for horses and machinery
Durability/Material- safe for horses

121
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In reference to tack, what are fittings?

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Stirrup leathers, stirrup irons, and girth

122
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What are the 2 most important factors in the selection of a horse trailer?

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Comfort and safety

123
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What is the recommended height for a perimeter horse fence?

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60 inches (5 feet)

124
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Name the mechanical device that leads horses in a circle to cool them out or to exercise them.

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Hot walker

125
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On a packing trip, what is a pannier used for?

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To hold gear, food, and equipment

126
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What type of reins are generally used by barrel racers and gymkhana riders?

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Roping reins

127
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When building a stall, what should the spacing between the bars be if used on the top of the stall?

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3 1/2-4 inches

128
Q

What is the purpose of screening or dragging your pastures to spread out manure piles?

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To reduce parasites

129
Q

What is the fullering on a horse shoe?

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Groove where nail holes are found

130
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What is a general term for a substance that replaces the vital oils in a saddle that are removed by use and cleaning?

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Leather conditioner

131
Q

What is the purpose of toe and heel clips on shoes?

A

To hold the shoe in place and keep it on

132
Q

What farrier tool is used to remove excess hoof wall?

A

Cutting nippers

133
Q

How long does a horse in a stall with straw bedding have to be rescued if the stall catches on fire?

A

30 seconds

134
Q

What is not generally included in the price of a new English saddle?

A

Stirrup leathers, stirrup irons, girth

135
Q

Name the horseshoer’s tool that is used to widen the nail holes in the horseshoe.

A

Pritchel

136
Q

What does a farrier put on horse shoes to help hold the shoe more securely to the horse’s hoof?

A

Clips

137
Q

Name 2 items used to protect the horse while it is being trailered.

A

Leg wraps, head bumper, hobbles, tail wrap

138
Q

What piece of a blacksmith’s equipment is known as his workbench?

A

Anvil

139
Q

Why would the top of a wooden fence post be cut at an angle?

A

To allow water to run off rather than stand on top and rot the post

140
Q

Of the extra light keg shoes, what is the difference between a cold and hot shoe?

A

Cold shoes are finished (holes are punched and heels are cut)
Hot shoes are unfinished (need holes punched and heels cut or add special structures)

141
Q

What is the purpose of an anti-sweat sheet?

A

Helps wick moisture away from the horse’s body after a heavy workout. Speeds up the cooling process through evaporation.

142
Q

What is the minimum height for a horse stall ceiling?

A

Minimum of 8 feet

143
Q

When should legumes be reintroduced to a grass and legume pasture?

A

When legumes contribute less than 30% of total pasture forage

144
Q

What is the recommended time frame for soil testing pastures?

A

Soil test every 3-4 years

145
Q

Why is borium used on horse shoes?

A

Increases life of shoe, provides better grip on ice, pavement, or dry grass

146
Q

What is the function of the brow band?

A

Designed to keep the crown piece from sliding down the horse’s neck

147
Q

Name 2 materials that can be applied to wood to prevent horses from chewing it.

A

Commercial anti-chewing products, sheet metal, steel angle iron, liquid asphalt

148
Q

What is the recommended minimum size of a maternity stall for horses?

A

12’ x 12’, 12’ x 16’, or 14’ x 14’

149
Q

What is the recommended height for a pasture division fence?

A

4 1/2 to 5 feet high

150
Q

Which is the best and safest wire for horse fencing because its close weave prevents even foals from catching a foot in it?

A

5 diamond V-mesh wire

151
Q

What is a wide, hinged, wooden or metal collar used as a restraint to prevent the horse from bending his neck

A

Neck cradle

152
Q

What are 2 functions of the heartbar shoe?

A

Prevents further rotation of the coffin bone, re-establishes normal laminae relationship, supports the back of the hoof

153
Q

Name the piece of safety equipment used on horse trailers to prevent the horse from backing out if the door opens.

A

Butt bar or butt chain

154
Q

To provide a safe interior in a horse trailer, what should be on the side walls, partitions & front of the mangers to prevent injuries?

A

Padding

155
Q

What is the name for the flexible quirt that is attached to California-style reins?

A

Romal

156
Q

What is the first step in establishing a new pasture?

A

Lime & fertilize according to soil test results

157
Q

What is the purpose of the panniers?

A

To carry gear, food or equipment on a pack horse

158
Q

Name the farrier’s tool used to cut hot metals.

A

Hardy

159
Q

What is an attachment to the bridle or hood, designed to restrict vision of the horse from the side & rear & to focus the vision forward?

A

Blinkers (blinders)

160
Q

What determines the size of a shoe to be used on a horse?

A

Size of hoof, position of nail holes, length of heels of shoes

161
Q

What is the purpose of a headstall?

A

To hold the bit in the horse’s mouth

162
Q

Name 3 types of horseshoe nails

A

City, regular & frost head

163
Q

What is the name for a combined noseband & poll strap?

A

Cavesson

164
Q

How can you determine how much fertilizer your pasture needs to maintain it in top condition?

A

Soil test

165
Q

To prevent muddy conditions, the barn site should have a slope of what percent to provide rapid removal of water without erosion?

A

2 -6%

166
Q

California reins are connected to each other with a flexible quirt. Give the name of this piece of equipment.

A

Romal

167
Q

How do you know if a bit is a snaffle, curb or hackamore?

A

Snaffle has direct pull from the bit, curb has leverage from the bit, hackamore has no bar for the mouth & reins are attached to the shanks

168
Q

What is a hay probe?

A

Instrument used for taking samples of hay for nutrient analysis

169
Q

With regards to fire, what is a common problem in constriction of a stall?

A

Only one door for the horse to escape from

170
Q

What is a planchette?

A

Wooden step on a sidesaddle used to support the rider’s feet

171
Q

Name the 3 basic types of bits?

A

Snaffle, curb, hackamore

172
Q

What benefit should a dressage saddle give a rider?

A

Balance through the seat & maximum side contact between horse & rider

173
Q

What is a cavesson & what is its purpose?

A

Noseband on English bridle, keeps the mouth closed & helps keep bridle in place

174
Q

Name the type of forage that can be added to grass pastures to make them more nutritious & extend the grazing season.

A

Legumes ( alfalfa, clover, birds foot trefoil)

175
Q

Name 4 qualities of good bedding.

A

Absorbent, free from dust, readily available, inexpensive, provide comfort, easy to handle

176
Q

What trimming procedure would you use to correct a splay footed horse?

A

Trim outer half of hoof lower that inside

177
Q

When doing a soil test, how many & at what depth should the samples be taken?

A

10 - 15 samples per acre at a depth of 2 - 3 inches

178
Q

What is the function of the curb strap or chain on a bridle?

A

Prevent injury to the roof of the mouth when too much pressure is applied on the reins

179
Q

Name 5 materials that bit mouthpieces can be made of.

A

Stainless steel, solid nickel/never rust, aluminum, happy mouth, vulcanite, copper, rubber, leather, German silver

180
Q

Why would you carry vick’s vapor rub in your horse trailer?

A

To apply to a horse’s nostrils to prevent him from smelling another strange horse & keep him from fighting in the trailer

181
Q

What common foot fault would be corrected by lowering the heels & allowing the frog to carry more of the weight?

A

Contracted heels

182
Q

What can happen if the last nail hole in the front shoe is placed behind the widest part of the foot?

A

Expansion of heels will be inhibited

183
Q

What can be a helpful addition to the Crossbuck saddle to pull the cinch back from the animal’s elbow area?

A

Quarter strap

184
Q

Name 4 purposes of a saddle blanket.

A

Protects horse’s back, absorb sweat & moisture, protect the saddle , helps saddle fit better

185
Q

What makes a polo shoe different from a regular cowboy shoe?

A

Inside web of the polo shoe is raised above or higher than the outside rim

186
Q

What are 2 reasons why the eating of bedding is undesirable?

A

Bedding material is low in nutrients, bedding soiled with feces adds to parasite problems , can lead to founder

187
Q

Why should mangers in tie stalls be slanted as they descend from top to bottom?

A

So horses won’t hit their knees

188
Q

Give a good reason for periodically removing the rubber mats from the horse trailer.

A

To allow the trailer floor to completely dry out , to prevent the wood floor from rotting out

189
Q

Name the 4 steps in establishing a new pasture.

A

Liming & fertilizing, seedbed preparation, seeding & weed control

190
Q

Give 2 compelling reasons for not storing hay & straw in the stable area.

A

To reduce fire hazard, to reduce dust

191
Q

What is another term for western closed reins?

A

California reins

192
Q

In cubic feet, how much waste material does each horse generate per day?

A

2 cubic feet

193
Q

Name 4 ways to improve a grass pasture.

A

Weed control, soil testing, liming, fertilizing, grazing management

194
Q

Name the non-leverage bit that does not apply pressure to the horse’s poll.

A

Snaffle (bosal is not acceptable)

195
Q

Name 4 things that improve when legumes are added to an existing grass pasture.

A

Better seasonal distribution of forages, eliminates need for nitrogen fertilization, high content of protein, calcium & magnesium levels, improved digestibility & tastes better

196
Q

What common foot fault would be corrected by lowering the heels & allowing the frog to carry more of the weight?

A

Contracted heels

197
Q

Name 5 pieces of equipment that you might want to put on your horse to protect it when trailering.

A

Leg wraps, tail wraps, blanket, head bumper, hock pads, knee pads, hobbles

198
Q

Name 4 types of snaffle bits

A

Round, D-ring, full cheek, egg butt, half cheek, twisted

199
Q

Name 4 types of fencing that should not be used on horse farms.

A

Barbed wire, stone walls, snow fence, wood zigzag fence, snake fence, light weight wire, corroded wire

200
Q

Name 6 types of western saddles

A

Pleasure(trail), endurance, equitation, reining, gymkhana, roping, barrel racing, pack saddle, cutting saddle, racing saddle

201
Q

Name a cause of death that probably would not be covered by Full Mortality insurance.

A

Death from negligence or neglect, malicious or willful injuries, horse being used for purpose other than that declared by owner, administration of drug other than those by a vet or directed by vet

202
Q

What type of shoe is usually used to correct a cow hocked horse?

A

Square-toe shoe with a trailer

203
Q

Name 3 problems that can be caused by shoes that are left on too long.

A

Angle of foot can change enough to affect the gaits, long toes retard the breaking over of the hoof, strain on the deep flexor tendon which may lead to bowed tendons, forging, overreaching

204
Q

Name 4 common kinds of bedding used for horses

A

Straw, wood shavings, sawdust, cornstalks, ground corn cobs, recycled newspaper

205
Q

What conformation defect would you be attempting to correct by trimming the inner half of the horse’s hoof short & leaving the outer half relativity longer?

A

Pigeon toed

206
Q

Name 4 basic types of English girths.

A

String, elastic end contour leather, threefold leather, balding leather, web, humane

207
Q

Proper ventilation is a major concern in a stable, what is the minimum number of air changes per hour needed to keep good air quality?

A

At least 4 (preferably 8) per hour

208
Q

Describe 3 things found on a Weymouth bridle that are not on a western bridle.

A

Cavesson, Weymouth curb bit, bradoon snaffle bit, 2 sets of reins

209
Q

Describe the Y-Tex Corporation system of alpha characters for freeze branding horses.

A

Alpha characters used to identify the breed, 2 stacked angles represent the year of birth, 6 side by side underlined angles designated identification or serial numbers of the horse

210
Q

Name the horseshoe that has an approximately one-quarter inch extension at the outside of the heel, used to correct a cow hocked condition.

A

Horse shoe with a trailer

211
Q

Describe the proper height & width of a horse trailer.

A

10 inches higher than horse’s head in its resting position & wide enough to provide 3 inches of lateral movement on each side of the horse

212
Q

What are 2 financial statements that would sum up your past & present performance as a horse business?

A

Financial Position (balance sheet) & income Statement (Profit & loss Statement)

213
Q

Describe 2 of the things you would want to consider before purchasing an endurance saddle.

A

Light weight saddle, comfortable fit for horse, comfortable fit for rider

214
Q

Give 3 reasons for shoeing a horse.

A

Reduce excessive wear, alleviate stress from injured hoof, aids in correcting action defect, increase traction on specific terrain, prevent hoof from breaking, increase circulation, correct mild conformation faults

215
Q

What are panniers & name 4 types of panniers

A

Devices attached to a pack saddle used to store gear, food & equipment. Types are: wooden box (grub pannier), rawhide pannier, heavy canvas pannier, metal pannier

216
Q

Name 3 of the most common types of English saddles.

A

Saddle seat saddle (flat saddle or Lane Fox), Hunt seat (forward seat), all purpose saddle, close contact saddle

217
Q

What can happen if the last nail hole in the front shoe is placed behind the widest part of the foot?

A

Expansion of the heels will be inhibited

218
Q

What is the minimum time period for vaccinating your horse against diseases that may be transmitted at a horse show or trail ride prior to traveling with your horse?

A

At least 2 weeks before traveling

219
Q

Pregnant mares should be removed from pastures that contain fescue during what part of their pregnancy?

A

Remove 60 - 90 days before foaling date

220
Q

Which saddle would have a balance strap, leaping horn & can be classified as either English or western style?

A

Sidesaddle

221
Q

How does mowing & harrowing a pasture help control parasites?

A

Breaks up the manure deposits & exposes larvae to climatic conditions which destroy them.

222
Q

What is the western version of a standing martingale?

A

Tie-down

223
Q

What is the proper name for the “bump” in the middle of the mouthpiece on a curb bit?

A

Port

224
Q

Name the 2 most common cause of barn fires in the summer.

A

Electrical storm & improperly cured hay

225
Q

Wooden fence posts are usually set 6 - 8 feet on center, what does this mean?

A

There are 6 - 8 feet from the center of one post to the enter of the next post

226
Q

What color are the shaving s from black walnut?

A

Range in color from purplish-black to coffee-brown

227
Q

What is the purpose of panniers?

A

To carry supplies

228
Q

Why is a horse or mule with little or no withers undesirable as a pack animal?

A

Because their conformation allows the saddle to turn & rub, create painful sores

229
Q

What part of the horse’s foot is protected by the quarter boot?

A

Heels of the horse’s front feet or the quarter of the front heels

230
Q

How can you prevent the possibility of electrical shock to horses from a wire fence attached to trees, wooden posts or building during lightning storms?

A

Ground wire with metal rod into ground next to the wooden post or hook the fence to a metal post at intervals of 150 feet

231
Q

Define a bradoon.

A

Small snaffle bit found on a Weymouth bridle

232
Q

Name the 3 basic parts of the bridle.

A

Headstall, bit, reins

233
Q

What is the purpose of a neck strap on a standing martingale?

A

To keep the main strap close to the body to prevent the horse from catching a foot in the strap

234
Q

Name 3 factors that can interfere with normal frog pressure.

A

Leaving hoof wall too long, leaving toe too long, trimming too much off bars, trimming away too much of the frog

235
Q

Name 5 forms of doing business as in horse ownership & management.

A

Sole proprietorship, Partnership, Syndicate, S Corporation, regular corporation

236
Q

What are 4 recommended ways of improving a grass pasture?

A

Weed control, soil testing, fertilizing, liming, grazing management

237
Q

Name 5 precautions against barn fires.

A

Use UL approved devices, no smoking in barn, fire extinguishers in barn, no portable heaters, protect light fixtures against dust, breakage & moisture, wiring in conduit pipe, weather proof electrical boxes, no storing flammable material in barn

238
Q

Name 4 things that you might wrap in a manta when packing or trail riding.

A

Bedroll, bale of hay, sack of grain, tent, clothing, misc. items

239
Q

What are the 2 basic types of mortality insurance for horses?

A

All risks mortality (ARM or full mortality) & Specified Perils (Named Peril or Fire, Lightning,& transportation)

240
Q

Name the 4 categories of general insurance coverage available for horse owners.

A

Property, Liability, Worker’s compensation, & care, Custody & Control

241
Q

Name 5 practices that will extend the life of a pasture.

A

Grazing management, clipping pastures, dragging pastures, annual fertilizing, periodic soil testing, reseeding

242
Q

From what 2 points do you measure to determine the size of an English saddle’s seat?

A

From saddle nail to mid-point of cantle

243
Q

name 2 factors that determine the severity of a snaffle bit.

A

Thickness of the mouthpiece (thin is more severe than thick) also twisting of mouthpiece

244
Q

Name 4 factors affecting the capacity or stocking rate of pastures.

A

Type of horses being grazed, soil type, soil fertility, drainage conditions, amount of rainfall, time of year, and species of forage

245
Q

Name 7 parts of a western bridle.

A

Crown piece, cheek pieces, bit, reins, throatlatch, curb strap, browband, ear piece

246
Q

Give 6 common causes of horse barn fires.

A

Careless smoking, lightning, ignited fires, grass fires, electrical, engine exhaust, arson, defective heating equipment, exposure fires (wind blown/sparks), spontaneous combustion (wet hay)

247
Q

Give 4 compelling reasons for using a saddle blanket or pad.

A

Protect horse’s back, absorb sweat (moisture), protect saddle, help saddle fit better

248
Q

Name 2 of the basic types of english reins and describe the ones you choose.

A

Plain reins- plain leather straps, Laced-thin leather lacing either through or around strap for better grip, Web-horizontal loops of leather or rubber coating for wet weather, rubber-covering with pebbled surface over hand grips

249
Q

Name 6 items that you should have in a first aid kit.

A

Non-stick bandages, sheets of cotton bandage, leg quilts & wraps, twitch, elastic tape, eye stain and wash, elastic bandage, scissors, antiseptic soap, phenyulbutazone

250
Q

name 5 materials used for stall floors.

A

Clay, sand and clay mix, lime stone dust, asphalt, rubber mats, concrete, wood, rubber paving bricks, fiber reinforced polyethylene interlocking blocks

251
Q

Name five desirable attributes of good quality stall bedding.

A

Affordable, absorbent, dust free, readily available, easily disposed of, unpalatable

252
Q

Name four types of hitches used to secure a load on a packsaddle.

A

Single diamond, double diamond, half diamond, triple diamond, squaw, Arizona

253
Q

Name five natural environmental factors to consider when selecting a location for a horse farm.

A

Topography, drainage, prevailing winds, solar radiation, precipitation, vegetation, soil characteristics

254
Q

Name five features that you would look for when choosing stall bedding for your horse.

A

Absorbency, dustiness, availability, cost, ease of disposal, ease of handling, unpalatable

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