Past Quizzes (Equine)

Question 1

define a breed

Answer 1

a group within a species that have distinct characteristics, often chosen through selection

Question 2

define ungulate

Answer 2

hoofed animal

Question 3

define gelding

Answer 3

a castrated male horse

Question 4

name two of the 10 most popular horse breeds

Answer 4

Arabian and quarter horse
(thoroughbred, Tennessee walking horse, Morgan, paint, appaloosa, miniature horse, warmbloods, Andalusian)

Question 5

provide an example of a saddle type horse

Answer 5

Tennessee walking horse

Question 6

name two of the four major changes noted from eohippus to equus

Answer 6

increase in size, decrease in toes
(increase in cheek teeth, increase in face length)

Question 7

provide one example of a western discipline

Answer 7

barrel racing
(cutting, reining, western pleasure)

Question 8

provide one example of an English discipline

Answer 8

jumping
(hunter, fox hunting, dressage, polo, saddle seat)

Question 9

provide one characteristic of the dun factor

Answer 9

dorsal stripe
(striping over withers and legs)

Question 10

what is one desired trait when evaluating a horses balance?

Answer 10

the horse is in three equal parts

Question 11

what is one desired trait when evaluating a horses structure?

Answer 11

the hock is at a 160 degree angle

Question 12

what are two other major aspects of conformation? (not structure or balance)

Answer 12

movement and general appearance/breed ideals

Question 13

provide two base colors in horses

Answer 13

chestnut, brown
(black, white, bay)

Question 14

define gregarious

Answer 14

an animal like likes to live in a group

Question 15

provide one example of a stereotypic behavior and indicate if it is an oral or locomotive stereotypic behavior

Answer 15

weaving – locomotive

Question 16

horses have both ____________ and ______________ vision, creating two small blind spots directly in front of the horse and directly behind the horse

Answer 16

monocular, binocular

Question 17

which of the following is the most expensive fencing material?
a. vinyl
b. electric tape
c. pipe
d. high tensile wire

Answer 17

c. pipe

Question 18

provide one reason why ventilation is important in the barn

Answer 18

dust can accumulate in the barn and good ventilation can help with this

Question 19

T or F: horses require movement to aid in proper blood flow to and from their legs and feet

Answer 19

TRUE

Question 20

T or F: an anthelmintic is a type of antibiotic provided when horses have green mucous coming from their nose indicating an upper respiratory infection

Answer 20

FALSE
–> anthelmintic is a dewormer

Question 21

define colic

Answer 21

abdominal pain

Question 22

explain why horses are called hind-gut fermenters. Your answer should explain both the term “hind-gut” and “fermenters”

Answer 22

horses will ferment, break down most of their food, in their hind-gut, the large intestine

Question 23

a horse may consume approximately _____% of their body weight in concentrates and should consume at least ____% of their body weight in roughages each day

Answer 23

.5-1%, 1%

Question 24

what is a coggins test

Answer 24

tests for equine infectious anemia

Question 25

identify one of the six regions we evaluate when determining the body condition score of a horse

Answer 25

withers
(crest of neck, tailhead, loin, ribs, behind the elbow)

Question 26

provide one example of a complication of endophyte infested fescue in late gestation mares

Answer 26

agalactia – lack of lactation
( or red bag delivery)

Question 27

T or F: horses drink 10-12 gallons of water each day

Answer 27

TRUE

Question 28

T or F: Laminitis, or founder, is the number one cause of death in horses

Answer 28

FALSE
(colic is #1, laminitis is #2)