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Which of the following allows a horse's hoof to twist or move from side to side? - ANSWER Short pastern
bone
Which of the following refers to the physical shape and balance of a horse's body parts? - ANSWER
Conformation
Select ALL of the following which are considered segments of the equine industry. - ANSWER Recreation
Rodeo
Therapy
Showing
In a Reining class, what is the penalty for break of gait? - ANSWER 2 points
Match the section of the horse's mouth to its role in feed intake - ANSWER Incisors - cut forage
Fodder or hind cavity - used for chewing
Interdental space (bars) - indigestible or foreign matter discharged
Standing stalls are most commonly used for which of the following? - ANSWER Draft horses
Order the criteria for Halter horse evaluation from most important to least important. - ANSWER 1.
Balance
2. Structural correctness
3. Quality (breed and gender characteristics)
4. Muscling
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In a Western Pleasure class, the horse's head is considered too low if - ANSWER D. The tip of the ear is
below the withers
Which form of equine encephalomyelitis occurs most frequently? - ANSWER Eastern
Use the number line to indicate the normal resting heart rate range for mosthorses in beats per minute -
ANSWER 30-40
In a Hunt Seat Equitation class, what happens when an exhibitor goes on the wrong side of the cone
during a pattern? - ANSWER D. The exhibitor is disqualified
Which of the following events is designed to show the athletic ability of a ranch type horse in the
confinesof a show arena? - ANSWER D. Reining
Regulates moisture - ANSWER hoof wall
Creates a shallow crease which fills with dirt - ANSWER white line
Serves as a cushion for the foot, providing padding while a horse moves;pressure on it helps circulate
blood through the leg - ANSWER frog
Furthest weight-bearing point on the hoof - ANSWER buttress
Back part of the hoof - ANSWER Heel bulbs
Regeneration of the hoof wall occurs - ANSWER coronary band
Owen has an Appaloosa mare weighing 1,000 pounds and stands 14.3 hands tall. How many pounds
oflong-stem roughage should Owen be feeding her each day? - ANSWER B. At least 10 pounds