Exam 3

Question 1

True or False

An identifiable characteristic of the Appaloosa is mottled skin.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

True or False

Not including initial investment, annual expenses to own a horse can be ~$1150/year or more.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

True or False

It is recommended that box stalls be a minimum of 8’ x 8’ in size.

Answer 3

False, minimum 10’ x 10’

Question 4

True or False

It is recommended that stall doors/ doorways be a minimum of 4’ wide.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True or False

Cribbing is a nuisance habit that involves rocking from side to side in a stall or pen.

Answer 5

False, weaving

Question 6

True or False
A roof slope with a minimum of 2/12 pitch is most effective in causing air to move from animal space to ridge openings or cupolas.

Answer 6

False, 4/12 pitch is most effective

Question 7

True or False

Ideally, a facility housing horses should be heated in winter to no more than 5 degrees above the outside temperature.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Which color is not included with the ABRA (American Buckskin registry Association)?

a. dun
b. grullo
c. palomino
d. red dun

Answer 8

c. palomino

Question 9

The Arabian x Morgan breed is known as a:

a. mitbagon
b. morbian
c. morab
d. aragon

Answer 9

c. morab

Question 10

The first group of people to keep pedigrees of the Arabian breed were:

a. berbers
b. carpathians
c. beyliks
d. bedouins

Answer 10

d. bedouins

Question 11

Flooring considerations do not include:

a. a 12-14” soffit
b. ease of cleaning
c. availability & cost
d. drainage

Answer 11

a. a 12-14” soffit

Question 12

How much manure does a horse produce per day?

a. ~25lbs
b. ~10lbs
c. ~75lbs
d. ~50lbs

Answer 12

d. ~50lbs

Question 13

The Idaho state horse, named after Palouse, is the _____.

Answer 13

Appaloosa

Question 14

The Pantaneiro _____ breed originated as a Brazilian cattle horse.

Answer 14

Caballo

Question 15

The _____ Association allows a Thoroughbred parent with the foal designated as a registered “Appendix”

Answer 15

American Quarter Horse

Question 16

It is recommended that a building housing horses have at least _____ air changed per hour.

Answer 16

4-8

Question 17

Which horse has the highest number of breeders and breed associations?

Answer 17

Quarter Horse

Question 18

Discuss at least 2 critical factors that should be considered when planning an equine facility:

Answer 18

Space - the amount of area you have to work with

Water - availability and quality

Question 19

Describe one identifiable characteristic and one coat color pattern of the Appaloosa

Answer 19

The white sclera around their eyes is visible.

Leopard - spots on their body

Question 20

Discuss two aspects someone should consider when planning for the success of s business.

Answer 20

Long-term goals

Liabilities and how to go about making sure you’re covered

Question 21

Name an example of a form of doing business - from a legal perspective, for tax purposes, etc..

Answer 21

LLC

Question 22

Discuss at least 3 factors that would help determine someone’s interest in horses and how would that help them when considering whether or not they should purchase a horse

Answer 22

Take riding lessons
Participating in clinics
Sponsoring a horse
They may realize they do not want to put in the work involved in taking care of a horse.

Question 23

Discuss at least one difference between tobiano and overo Paint horses

Answer 23

Tobiano can have white going on its back & Overo typically doesn’t

Question 24

Name and describe one Paint Horse - Overo color pattern

Answer 24

Overo’s have “splashed”/ spotty white on their body

Question 25

List 2 indicators of poor ventilation in a facility:

Answer 25

Ammonia build-up | Moisture accumulation

Question 26

Describe at least one difference between a "hot" blooded horse and a "cold" blooded horse

Answer 26

Cold-blooded have coarser bone structure than hot-blooded horses

Question 27

Most light horse breeds originated from _____, Arabians, and Turkmenes.

Answer 27

Barbs

Question 28

Quarter Horses were referred to as _____ until ~1938.

Answer 28

Steeldusts

Question 29

The population of Britain's oldest breed, the _____, declined with the increase of automobiles and tractors.

Answer 29

Cleveland Bay

Question 30

Name one of America's "Native" Horse:

Answer 30

Mustang

Question 31

True or False | For ventilation, it is recommended to have a minimum of 1' length of a ridge vent for every stall (horse) in a barn.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

The Throroughbred foundation stallion that 90% of Thoroughbreds can be traced to was named _____.

Answer 32

Eclipse

Question 33

Justin Morgan owned the stallion name _____ that was the foundation sire of the Morgan breed.

Answer 33

Figure

Question 34

Characteristic of a Barb

Answer 34

Most common color - gray | docile & hardy

Question 35

Characteristic of an Arabian

Answer 35

Have 17 ribs, five lumbar vertebrae, and 16 tail bones

Question 36

Characteristic of a Thoroughbred

Answer 36

Powerful hindquarters

Question 37

Characteristic of a Cleveland Bay

Answer 37

England's oldest breed

Question 38

Characteristic of a Morgan

Answer 38

Compact, Muscular yet refined

Question 39

Characteristic of a Standardbred

Answer 39

Older style, big boned & coarse

Question 40

Characteristic of a American Quarter Horse

Answer 40

Known for short distance speed, power

Question 41

Characteristics of the color breed Appaloosa

Answer 41

Coat pattern Mottled skin Vertically striped hooves White sclera around eye

Question 42

Characteristics of the color breed Paint Horse

Answer 42

2 primary patterns : Tobiano, Overo

Question 43

Characteristics of the color breed Palomino

Answer 43

3 basic divisions : - Stock type - Golden American Saddlebred - Pleasure type

Question 44

Characteristics of the color breed Buckskin

Answer 44

Points - black or dark brown

Question 45

Characteristics of the color breed Dun

Answer 45

"Dun Factor" - Dorsal stripe - Leg barring - Shoulder stripes

Question 46

Characteristics of the color breed Red Dun

Answer 46

Body Color - Shades of red

Question 47

Characteristics of the color breed Grulla

Answer 47

Can be smoky, mouse colored, blue, dove, or slate colored

Question 48

Characteristics of the color breed Pinto

Answer 48

4 conformation types - stock horse - hunter type - pleasure type - saddle type

Question 49

Examples of common bedding would not include: a. straw b. sand c. shavings d. pressure treated wood shavings

Answer 49

b. sand

Question 50

Name and describe a vice that can be dangerous to humans:

Answer 50

Biting/ nipping - a horse can have sharp teeth and can cause severe damage to human and other horse tissue

Question 51

What are the 5 basic colors?

Answer 51

``` Bay Black Brown Chestnut White ```

Question 52

Dilution of a Chestnut

Answer 52

Palomino

Question 53

Dilution of a Palomino

Answer 53

Cremello

Question 54

Dilution of a Bay

Answer 54

Buckskin

Question 55

Dilution of a Buckskin

Answer 55

Perlino

Question 56

2nd Dilution of a Chestnut

Answer 56

Red Dun

Question 57

Dilution of Black

Answer 57

Grulla

Question 58

True or False | There is no true albino known in horse

Answer 58

True

Question 59

Name and describe a vice that can be dangerous to the Horses:

Answer 59

Cribbing - force swallowing gulp of air - incisors, arched neck

Question 60

Name and describe a Nuisance Habit:

Answer 60

Pawing - creates holes, hoof wear, stresses legs

Question 61

What are the 3 factors to success:

Answer 61

1. Know your market 2. Have a plan 3. Evaluate what you have done ALSO Know your product Business is Business