Equine review

The resulting offspring when a jackass is crossed with a mare is a:

• quarterhorse
• mule
• pony
• thoroughbred

Which is a direct revenue source in the equine industry?

• Development of feed
• Manufacture of trailers
• Sale of horses
• Veterinarian fees

Approximately what percent of the equine industry raises horses for show?

• 12
• 28
• 53
• 95

Of these, future demand for horses in North Carolina will be mostly influenced by the:

• increase in dog racing.
• opening of specialty restaurants.
• use of horses for recreation.
• use of four-wheelers for hunting.

A mature male horse or pony usually kept only for breeding purposes is a:

• colt
• foal
• gelding
• stallion

In order to keep a horse’s feet in good condition, a farrier must trim the horse’s feet and replace its shoes at least every:

• 6-8 weeks
• 8-9 months
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years

Mike believes the sole proprietorship is the best form of doing business on his horse farm because the farm is:

• jointly owned by two people
• owned by one person
• owned by a family
• run by a board of directors

One indication that too many horses are being kept at a boarding stable is:

• clean, fresh water supplied in several troughs
• evidence of overcrowding on pastures
• several stalls in one barn
• stalls with lots of clean bedding

What is a major advantage of incorporating an equine business?

• Fewer state laws affect corporations than other types of businesses
• It costs to do business in the form of a corporation
• One person has sole responsibility for the corporation
• There is limited liability for businesses that are incorporated

A horse that can be bought with a low initial investment because it is not registered with a specific breed register is a:

• breeding mare
• breeding stallion
• gradehorse
• racehorse