Equine IBC Review

Front

What allows a horse’s hoof to twist or move from side to side?

Back

Short pastern bone

Front

What nutritional disease involves malformation or compression of the spinal cord?

Back

Wobbler Syndrome

Front

What is the term for the pelvic bone in horses?

Back

Pelvis

Front

Which knot is recommended for tying a horse?

Back

Figure eight knot

Front

What type of fencing material is NOT recommended for horses?

Back

Barbed wire fencing

Front

What is the function of the navicular bone in a horse's hoof?

Back

It acts as a fulcrum for the flexor tendon.

Front

What is laminitis?

Back

A painful condition affecting the hooves, often due to metabolic issues.

Front

What is the role of the coffin bone in a horse's hoof?

Back

It provides structural support and shape to the hoof.

Front

What is the significance of the scapula in horse anatomy?

Back

It connects the forelimb to the trunk and allows for movement.

Front

What is the purpose of electric fencing for horses?

Back

To contain horses safely without physical barriers.