10/14/24, 11:15 PM
CTRI Exam: Section 1
Jeremiah
Terms in this set (39)
Blemish Imperfection on the equine but doesn't affect movement
Unsoundness Affects movement, behavior, and causes pain
Plays a vital role in movement, appearance, and health. Affected by age, genetics,
Topline
training, saddle fit and nutrition.
Temperature 99-101 degrees
Respiration Normal is 8-14 breaths per minute
Pulse Normal is 28-48 beats per minute
Vaccinations Every spring and fall
Look at width of chest, correctness of legs, spring of rib, head, depth of body,
Front Conformation
symmetry
Rear Conformation Look at muscle definition, correctness of legs, depth of body, symmetry
Look at balance and symmetry, length and thickness of neck, topline, length of bone
Side Conformation
in legs, depth of body, joint angles, correctness of legs
Look for unsoundness, way of going, footfall patterns on two tracks, freedom of
Conformation Observation
movement, frame
Unsoundness. When the laminae in the hoof tears from the hoof wall. Signs include
Laminitis (founder)
lameness, hesitant gait, a saw-horse stance
Ringworm fungal skin infection transferee from contact
Thrush Bacterial and fungal infection in the frog
Infectious Disease Influenza, Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM), rabies, strangles, etc.
Problems with gastrointestinal tract and abdominal pain. Signs include rolling,
Colic
sweating, loss interest in food
Heat Stroke Unable to lose body heat
Overgrowth, root abscess, caries (tooth decay), etc. Signs include bad breath,
CTRI Exam: Section 1
Swelling of lymph nodes and formation of abscesses in head and neck. Very
Strangles
contagious. Upper respiratory infection
Bowed Tendon Unsoundness. Swelling of superficial deep flexor tendon.
Bone Spavin Unsoundness. Degenerative joint disease in the hocks
Unsoundness. Narrow heels with a small, pinched frog. This condition can be caused
Contracted Heels
by navicular syndrome, poor conformation or poor trimming and shoeing.
Fistula Unsoundness. Passage that leads infection in the body to outside of the body
Navicular Unsoundness. Group of related conditions affecting the navicular bone causing pain
Unsoundness. Originates at the coronary band and progresses into the tissue of the
Quarter Crack
hoof
Ringbone Unsoundness. Arthritis of the pastern joint and/or the coffin joint
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CTRI Exam: Section 1
Jeremiah
Terms in this set (39)
Blemish Imperfection on the equine but doesn't affect movement
Unsoundness Affects movement, behavior, and causes pain
Plays a vital role in movement, appearance, and health. Affected by age, genetics,
Topline
training, saddle fit and nutrition.
Temperature 99-101 degrees
Respiration Normal is 8-14 breaths per minute
Pulse Normal is 28-48 beats per minute
Vaccinations Every spring and fall
Look at width of chest, correctness of legs, spring of rib, head, depth of body,
Front Conformation
symmetry
Rear Conformation Look at muscle definition, correctness of legs, depth of body, symmetry
Look at balance and symmetry, length and thickness of neck, topline, length of bone
Side Conformation
in legs, depth of body, joint angles, correctness of legs
Look for unsoundness, way of going, footfall patterns on two tracks, freedom of
Conformation Observation
movement, frame
Unsoundness. When the laminae in the hoof tears from the hoof wall. Signs include
Laminitis (founder)
lameness, hesitant gait, a saw-horse stance
Ringworm fungal skin infection transferee from contact
Thrush Bacterial and fungal infection in the frog
Infectious Disease Influenza, Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM), rabies, strangles, etc.
Problems with gastrointestinal tract and abdominal pain. Signs include rolling,
Colic
sweating, loss interest in food
Heat Stroke Unable to lose body heat
Overgrowth, root abscess, caries (tooth decay), etc. Signs include bad breath,
CTRI Exam: Section 1
Swelling of lymph nodes and formation of abscesses in head and neck. Very
Strangles
contagious. Upper respiratory infection
Bowed Tendon Unsoundness. Swelling of superficial deep flexor tendon.
Bone Spavin Unsoundness. Degenerative joint disease in the hocks
Unsoundness. Narrow heels with a small, pinched frog. This condition can be caused
Contracted Heels
by navicular syndrome, poor conformation or poor trimming and shoeing.
Fistula Unsoundness. Passage that leads infection in the body to outside of the body
Navicular Unsoundness. Group of related conditions affecting the navicular bone causing pain
Unsoundness. Originates at the coronary band and progresses into the tissue of the
Quarter Crack
hoof
Ringbone Unsoundness. Arthritis of the pastern joint and/or the coffin joint
1/2
