Equine 1 Obj. 8.02 - Halters & Bridles

Multiple Choice

Which is the best use of a halter?

• Attaching a bit to turn the horse

• Backing and turning the horse from the saddle

• Holding the Pelham bit in place

• Leading, tying, and restraining horses

Multiple Choice

On a properly fitting halter, how much distance is between the noseband and equine’s jawbone?

• 1/2"

• 1"

• 2"

• 3"

Multiple Choice

Which halter is preferred for showing?

• Binders twine

• Cotton string

• Leather

• Nylon web

Multiple Choice

A halter noted for durability as long as it receives the proper care is the:

• cotton rope.

• leather.

• nylon rope.

• string.

Multiple Choice

A halter often used for restraining horses because it resists breaking is the:

• bailing wire.

• binder’s twine.

• cotton rope.

• nylon web.

Multiple Choice

As Stacey prepares to halter her palomino stallion, which procedure should be done first?

• Approach the horse from the proper angle

• Pass the crownpiece under the horse’s neck

• Reach over the horse’s neck with the right hand

• Unbuckle the halter and hold it in the left hand

Multiple Choice

Amy is placing a halter on her quarter horse mare. She holds the crown piece in her:

• left hand and passes it over the mare’s neck.

• left hand and passes it under the mare’s neck.

• right hand and passes it over the mare’s neck.

• right hand and passes it under the mare’s neck.

Multiple Choice

The main function of a bridle is to:

• attach the stirrups to the saddle.

• blind the horse to a side view.

• hold the bit in the horse’s mouth.

• prevent the horse from rearing.

Multiple Choice

Lack of control by the rider and irritation to the horse’s mouth are two likely results of a poorly fitting:

• bridle.

• collar.

• halter.

• saddle.

Multiple Choice

A bridle that uses only a curb bit is the:

• Pelham.

• snaffle.

• western.

• Weymouth.

Multiple Choice

Which bridle is most often required for a stock horse?

• Pelham

• Snaffle

• Western

• Weymouth

Multiple Choice

Which is the simplest form of the eastern bridle?

• Curb

• Pelham

• Snaffle

• Weymouth

Multiple Choice

Which bridle is best for a well-trained English horse with a sensitive mouth?

• Pelham

• Snaffle

• Western

• Weymouth

Multiple Choice

The Pelham bridle is generally used for:

• children’s horses.

• polo ponies.

• stock horses.

• young foals.

Multiple Choice

A bridle that has two sets of reins which attach to a combination bit is the:

• hackamore.

• Pelham.

• snaffle.

• Weymouth.

Multiple Choice

Sherry is adjusting the throatlatch strap. How does the throatlatch strap fit against the equine’s jaw?

• The throatlatch does not touch the jaw.

• There is no clearance between the throatlatch and jaw.

• Three or four fingers can slide between the throatlatch and jaw.

• Two fists separate the throatlatch and jaw.

Multiple Choice

One uses his/her left hand during the removal of a bridle most often to:

• hold down and tuck in the horse’s face.

• lift the horse’s nose to a higher position.

• pin the horse’s ears back so the bridle can be removed.

• unbuckle the bridle at the crown latch.