Hippology

Question 1

The average range for a horse’s heart at rest is?

Answer 1

28-40 beats per minute

Question 2

An example of the normal rectal temperature of a horse

Answer 2

100.0 degrees

Question 3

The resting respiratory range for a horse is

Answer 3

10-14 breaths per minute

Question 4

The disease transmitted to horses from a bite by an infected animal. Symptoms can include lameness, colic and viciousness

Answer 4

Rabies

Question 5

The type of wound that is superficial (surface) scratches, not penetrating through the skin layers

Answer 5

Abrasion

Question 6

The skin disease caused by a fungus, characterized by circular lesions

Answer 6

Ringworm

Question 7

The general term used for severe abdominal pain

Answer 7

Colic

Question 8

The parasites that cause mange

Answer 8

Mites

Question 9

Damaged laryngeal nerve resulting in lack of muscle control of vocal cords is called

Answer 9

Roaring

Question 10

The general term for any inflammatory disease of the lungs

Answer 10

Pneumonia

Question 11

Name the stages of the fly life cycle

Answer 11

Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult

Question 12

Ticks feed on large quantities of this

Answer 12

Blood

Question 13

Adults of these are known as “heel flies” or “bomb flies”

Answer 13

Cattle Grubs

Question 14

The number of wings an adult fly has

Answer 14

Two (one pair)

Question 15

Larvicides are designed to kill this life cycle of flies

Answer 15

Larva

Question 16

Generic term for vertical crack of the hoof

Answer 16

Sand Crack

Question 17

Anaerobic bacteria destroy the frog

Answer 17

Thrush

Question 18

Specific type of sole bruise

Answer 18

Corns

Question 19

Caused by unlevel horseshoe, rocks, gravel or other hard object

Answer 19

Sole bruises

Question 20

Infection of sensitive foot structures

Answer 20

Laminitis

Question 21

Type of laminitis that produces a linger lameness and irregular rings in hoof; are wider at the heel than at the base

Answer 21

chronic

Question 22

Common in humid areas and caused by a hoof digesting fungi

Answer 22

White line disease

Question 23

Caused by unclean, dirty conditions combined with long untrimmed hooves

Answer 23

Thrush

Question 24

Specific type of sand crack which hurts the most when foot is raised

Answer 24

Quarter crack

Question 25

A disturbance in the circulation and bond of the sensitive laminae of the bone to the horny laminae of the hoof

Answer 25

Laminitis

Question 26

The forelegs, head and shoulders make up what?

Answer 26

Forehand

Question 27

What is the area from the loin to the tail head called?

Answer 27

Croup

Question 28

A blue or whitish eye is called what?

Answer 28

Glass eye

Question 29

Any abnormal deviation in the structural function of the horse constitutes what?

Answer 29

Unsoundness

Question 30

The unborn animal as it develops in the uterus is called what?

Answer 30

Fetus

Question 31

Who is skilled and trained in the treating of diseases and injuries to animals?

Answer 31

Veterinarian

Question 32

What is a term for a disease transmitted from one animal to another by direct or indirect contact?

Answer 32

Contagious

Question 33

This coat color has white hairs intermingled with one or more base colors.

Answer 33

Roan

Question 34

What do we call the way a horse moves it's feet and legs at any gait?

Answer 34

Action

Question 35

A speed event that includes a cloverleaf pattern

Answer 35

Barrel Racing

Question 36

How many types of equine influenza have been discovered?

Answer 36

Two

Question 37

How many gallons of digesta can the small intestine hold?

Answer 37

12

Question 38

How much water does a horse that does heavy work need per day?

Answer 38

12-15+ gallons

Question 39

What does the term "maintenance ration" mean?

Answer 39

A ration that includes just enough nutrients to support an animal

Question 40

What are amino acids made of?

Answer 40

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur, iron, or phosphorus.

Question 41

What is the color distribution percentage for the ideal pinto?

Answer 41

50% white, 50% colored

Question 42

What is carotene?

Answer 42

A plant pigment that is the precursor of vitamin A.

Question 43

How many eggs do mites lay during one laying period?

Answer 43

10-25 eggs

Question 44

What is a quittor?

Answer 44

A fistula of the hoofhead

Question 45

What is another term for a bone spavin?

Answer 45

Jack spavin

Question 46

What are intermediates?

Answer 46

The second set of incisors located between the center and corner incisors

Question 47

What are centers?

Answer 47

The centrally located upper and lower incisors

Question 48

What are corners?

Answer 48

The corner, or third, set of incisors

Question 49

What are the four ways to estimate a horse's age by looking at its teeth?

Answer 49

1. Occurrence of permanent teeth 2. Disappearance of cups 3. Angle of incidence 4. Shape of the surface of permanent teet

Question 50

At what age does the Galvayne's Groove start to appear in the horse's mouth?

Answer 50

10 years

Question 51

What does the term "phenotype" mean?

Answer 51

The outward appearance of the horse

Question 52

What are the five types of colic?

Answer 52

1. Impaction 2. Incarceration 3. Spasmodic 4. Displacement 5. Gas

Question 53

Is ringbone more common in the front or hind feet?

Answer 53

Front

Question 54

What faults can be corrected by hoof trimming?

Answer 54

Splayfoot, pigeon toe, quarter crack, cocked ankles, and contracted heels

Question 55

What is a combination horse?

Answer 55

A horse that can be used for saddle and driving

Question 56

What are the five types of rigging for a western saddle?

Answer 56

Full double, seven eighths, three quarters, in-skirt, and center fire.

Question 57

True or false: knee rolls are optional on a dressage saddle.

Answer 57

True

Question 58

What type of bit is used only on stock horses?

Answer 58

Spade bit

Question 59

If a horse has a "goose rump", is the tail set too high or too low?

Answer 59

Too low