Flashcards in Trailering Deck (15):
1
What is a good safety measure for your horse's legs when you are trailering him?
Wrap legs, use shipping boots
(Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 1150-3)
2
When trailering your horse, what can you use on the floor to reduce concussion on your horse's legs?
Rubber mats OR shavings, sawdust
(Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 1155-2)
3
When trailering horses, what is one of the most important things to check?
The hitch
(Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 1155-1)
4
If you tie your horse in a trailer, what kind of knot should you use?
Quick release (or panic snap)
(Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 1150-2)
5
Besides the hitch, what else is used to attach the trailer to the tow vehicle?
Safety chains
(Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 1155-1)
6
What is the most important consideration when trailering your horse?
Safety
(Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 1155-1)
7
When trailering, horses are like people - some get sick from motion. What can you do to prevent this?
Adjust the feeding schedule to avoid traveling when horse is full of feed & water. Feed smaller amounts more often if necessary. Other possible answers: limit grain, give free-choice hay, bran mash before travel, tube with oil.
(Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 1150-2)
8
To prevent horses from getting too hot, trailers should be what?
Well ventilated
(Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 1150-3)
9
Which type of trailer attaches to the truck bed?
Gooseneck
(Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 1155-1)
10
Leg wraps for shipping should extend from the knees/hocks down past what part of the horse?
Coronary band
(Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 1150-3)
11
To what part of the tow vehicle should bumper pull hitches be attached?
Frame
(Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 1155-1)
12
What can be used to mask changes in water taste when traveling with your horse?
Lemonade, sports drink powders/Gatorade, soft drinks, Kool-Aid
(Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 1150-2)
13
How much room should there be on each side of a horse in a trailer stall?
3 inches
(Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 1155-2)
14
Name a safety precaution that keeps a horse from injuring its head in a trailer.
Head bumper
(Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 1150-3)
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