Equine final exam

1. Where is the dock located?

• On the face

• Below the knee

• Where the tail connects to the body

• Near the shoulder

A horse with parents of different breeds is called:

• Grade

• Crossbred

• Purebred

• Mixed breed

What is the gaskin equivalent to in humans?

• Thigh muscle

• Calf muscle

• Shin bone

• Ankle joint

Which term describes a castrated male horse?

• Stallion

• Colt

• Grade

• Gelding

What is the term for a newborn horse up to weanling age?

• Foal

• Colt

• Yearling

• Weanling

Which country has the largest horse population globally?

• China

• Brazil

• Mexico

• United States

Which part connects the crest of the neck to the back of the horse?

• Withers

• Poll

• Barrel

• Shoulder

What percentage of horses in the United States are used for recreation?

• 20%

• 51%

• 30%

• 9%

What is the barrel of a horse?

• The shoulder region

• The hindquarters

• The trunk including belly and side

• The neck area

The cannon is located:

• Below the hoof

• Above the knee

• Between the knee and fetlock

• Near the shoulder