Penn Foster Horse Restraint
What is the best way to restrain a horse? - answer The best way to restrain a horse is
with the least possible amount of restraint.
What is a sign that a horse is getting aggressive? - answer When a horse pull its ears
back and lower its head it is signaling aggression.
If you have to pass behind a horse you should? - answerIf you have to pass behind a
horse have at least 12 feet of clearance between you and the horse because the horse
can kick 6 to 8 feet straight back; if you have less than twelve feet of clearance pass
behind the horse as closely as possible.
When you are handling a horse with a veterinarian, you should stand? - answerYou
should stand on the same side of the horse as the veterinarian.
What equipment is used for handling and restraining a horse? - answerChain Shank: A
tool used to distract a horse; it is a long leather leash with about a two-foot length of
chain and a snap hook on the end.
Horse Halter: A tool that is made of leather or heavy nylon that encircles the horse's
head for restraint; it has a noseband, throat latch, and rings that can take a lead.
Lead: A tool that allows you to hold and guide a horse; it is attached to the horse's halter
and can be made of rope, leather, or even chain for a more powerful restraint.
Lip Twitch: A tool used to stimulate a horse's nerves; it is composed of a long handle
with a loop of rope or stainless steel on one end.
Humane Twitch: A humane twitch is a one person twitch the main problem with this tool
is that it can easily slip off and hit you.
Hobble: A tool used to prevent a horse from kicking; it is leather strap applied around
the horse's legs to prevent movement. You can also improvise this tool out of heavy
rope.
Stock: A stock is a small enclosure that partially restrains a horse for treatment; it is
made out of metal bars or wooden planks.
Blind Fold: A tool used to calm a frightened horse; you can use a towel or any other
cloth to cover the horse's head.
How do you distract a horse with a chain lead? - answerTo distract a horse with a chain
lead; pass the chain through the rings of the horse's nosepiece or along its gumline.
What three things make a horse difficult to approach? - answerThe three things that
make a horse difficult to approach are; horses cannot see directly in front/behind them,
horses have very well-developed nervous systems; so they can be frightened easily,
and horses are very temperamental and like to have their own way; no exceptions.
What is the best way to restrain a horse? - answer The best way to restrain a horse is
with the least possible amount of restraint.
What is a sign that a horse is getting aggressive? - answer When a horse pull its ears
back and lower its head it is signaling aggression.
If you have to pass behind a horse you should? - answerIf you have to pass behind a
horse have at least 12 feet of clearance between you and the horse because the horse
can kick 6 to 8 feet straight back; if you have less than twelve feet of clearance pass
behind the horse as closely as possible.
When you are handling a horse with a veterinarian, you should stand? - answerYou
should stand on the same side of the horse as the veterinarian.
What equipment is used for handling and restraining a horse? - answerChain Shank: A
tool used to distract a horse; it is a long leather leash with about a two-foot length of
chain and a snap hook on the end.
Horse Halter: A tool that is made of leather or heavy nylon that encircles the horse's
head for restraint; it has a noseband, throat latch, and rings that can take a lead.
Lead: A tool that allows you to hold and guide a horse; it is attached to the horse's halter
and can be made of rope, leather, or even chain for a more powerful restraint.
Lip Twitch: A tool used to stimulate a horse's nerves; it is composed of a long handle
with a loop of rope or stainless steel on one end.
Humane Twitch: A humane twitch is a one person twitch the main problem with this tool
is that it can easily slip off and hit you.
Hobble: A tool used to prevent a horse from kicking; it is leather strap applied around
the horse's legs to prevent movement. You can also improvise this tool out of heavy
rope.
Stock: A stock is a small enclosure that partially restrains a horse for treatment; it is
made out of metal bars or wooden planks.
Blind Fold: A tool used to calm a frightened horse; you can use a towel or any other
cloth to cover the horse's head.
How do you distract a horse with a chain lead? - answerTo distract a horse with a chain
lead; pass the chain through the rings of the horse's nosepiece or along its gumline.
What three things make a horse difficult to approach? - answerThe three things that
make a horse difficult to approach are; horses cannot see directly in front/behind them,
horses have very well-developed nervous systems; so they can be frightened easily,
and horses are very temperamental and like to have their own way; no exceptions.
