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WorksheetsEquine 1 Obj. 7.01 - Equine Selection
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is an injury or abnormality that affects a horse’s ability to perform?
Blemish
Coat color
Sloping shoulder
Unsoundness
An example of a blemish is:
a capped hock.
the heaves.
lameness.
wobbling.
An example of an unsoundness is:
birth marks.
capped hock.
stifled founder.
wire cuts.
How does the age of the horse relate to the experience of the rider?
Older horses should be used by inexperienced riders.
Older horses should be used by more experienced riders.
The age of the horse is not related to the rider's experience.
The age of the horse should be the same as the experience of the rider.
A horse’s ability to perform is not affected, but its value is hurt by:
blemishes.
heaves.
stifled founder.
unsoundness.
Good horse conformation includes a:
bright hair color with four white socks.
round head with long ears that lean back.
short neck and thick throatlatch.
triangular head with short well-set ears.
Most lameness is consistently observable when a horse is:
running.
standing still.
trotting.
walking.
Which horse most often has a nervous disposition?
Dressage horse
Pleasure horse
Race horse
Trail horse
What is the best time to find average horses for a good price?
Early spring
Early summer
Late fall
Late winter
Structural correctness is observed by examining the horse’s:
ears and nostrils.
eyes and muzzle.
feet and legs.
mane and tail.
When considering the size of pleasure horse to purchase, one should remember a horse should carry no more than what percent of its body weight?
10
20
30
40
Which pleasure horse is expected to vary most in purchase price?
Average
Below average
Culled
Outstanding
The most important factor affecting balance is:
coat color.
leg length.
the slope of the shoulder.
the width of the withers.
The balanced arrangement of muscle, tone, and other body tissues refer to a horse’s:
blemish.
conformation.
defect.
unsoundness.
When viewed from the side, a well-balanced horse will be equal in the shoulder, hip, and:
back.
chest.
head.
rump.
One can observe lameness when a horse is moving by watching for:
ear flopping.
head nodding.
shoulder twitching.
tail swishing.
