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Equine 1 - Obj. 8.02 Halters & Bridles

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which bridle is most often required for a stock horse?

a)

Pelham

b)

Snaffle

c)

Western

d)

Weymouth

2.

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

a)

1/2"

b)

1"

c)

2"

d)

3"

3.

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

a)

Pelham

b)

Snaffle

c)

Western

d)

Weymouth

4.

A bridle that uses only a curb bit is the:

a)

Pelham.

b)

snaffle.

c)

western.

d)

Weymouth.

5.

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

a)

bridle.

b)

collar.

c)

halter.

d)

saddle.

6.

The Pelham bridle is generally used for:

a)

children’s horses.

b)

polo ponies.

c)

stock horses.

d)

young foals.

7.

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

a)

bailing wire.

b)

binder’s twine.

c)

cotton rope.

d)

nylon web.

8.

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

a)

Approach the horse from the proper angle

b)

Pass the crownpiece under the horse’s neck

c)

Reach over the horse’s neck with the right hand

d)

Unbuckle the halter and hold it in the left hand

9.

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

a)

hold down and tuck in the horse’s face.

b)

lift the horse’s nose to a higher position.

c)

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

d)

unbuckle the bridle at the crown latch.

10.

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

a)

The throatlatch does not touch the jaw.

b)

There is no clearance between the throatlatch and jaw.

c)

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

d)

Two fists separate the throatlatch and jaw.

11.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

12.

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

a)

hackamore.

b)

Pelham.

c)

snaffle.

d)

Weymouth.

13.

Which is the best use of a halter?

a)

Attaching a bit to turn the horse

b)

Backing and turning the horse from the saddle

c)

Holding the Pelham bit in place

d)

Leading, tying, and restraining horses

14.

The main function of a bridle is to:

a)

attach the stirrups to the saddle.

b)

blind the horse to a side view.

c)

hold the bit in the horse’s mouth.

d)

prevent the horse from rearing.

15.

Which halter is preferred for showing?

a)

Binders twine

b)

Cotton string

c)

Leather

d)

Nylon web

16.

Which is the simplest form of the eastern bridle?

a)

Curb

b)

Pelham

c)

Snaffle

d)

Weymouth

17.

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

a)

cotton rope.

b)

leather.

c)

nylon rope.

d)

string.