Equine Grooming, Tack, and Halter Judging Test

Which of the following locations is a rice or soft brush used on a horse?

• Legs
• Head
• Belly
• All of the Above

Horses should be groomed _______

• Daily
• Once a week
• Once a month
• Once a year

Clippers should be set at what speed when clipping the horse's ear?

• High
• Medium
• Low
• Whatever works better

What are two basics disciplines of riding?

• Eastern and hunt seat
• Western and Hunt Seat
• Eastern and Western
• Western and Classic

Martingales, tie-downs and bel boots are examples of which of the following?

• Specialized equipment
• Modern equipment
• Halter equipment
• Western pleasure equipment

Helmets should be worn to ___________?

• Watch a riding videotape
• Minimize the chance of injury
• Clean the stall
• None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a major factor to consider when evaluating halter horses in a contest setting?

• A. Balance
• B. Structure
• C. Muscling
• D. Manners

Which of the following anatomical parts are used to evaluate balance and determine if a horse is level over their topline?

• A. Shoulders; croup
• B. Stifle; gaskin
• C. Withers; croup
• D. Forearm; cannon bone

Which of the following parts of the horse is NOT used to evaluate muscling?

• A. Pastern
• B. Forearm
• C. Stifle
• D. Gaskin

Which of the following categories includes evaluating the horse’s head and neck?

• A. Muscling
• B. Quality
• C. Balance
• D. Structural correctness