WorksheetsUnsoundness/Anatomy/Facilities Equine
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 13hrs 30mins
A mule is the offspring of a stallion bred to a female donkey or jennet.
True
False
Coldblood horses and draft horses are similar classifications.
True
False
Clydesdales are native to what country?
Scotland
England
Holland
United States
A blemish will always interfere with the performance of a horse.
True
False
Unsoundness interferes with the function and performance of a horse.
True
False
Thrush is caused by unclean stables
True
False
What is an injury or abnormality that affects a horse’s ability to perform?
Blemish
Coat color
Sloping shoulder
Unsoundness
An example of an unsoundness is:
birth marks.
capped hock.
stifled founder.
wire cuts.
Shoes help protect the hoof and can correct structural defects or lameness
True
False
Nutrition has no effect on hoof health or growth
True
False
Which of the following teeth are located in the bars of the horse’s mouth and are more commonly seen in males?
Wolf
Canines
Molars
Incisors
Which of the following is the large bone found inside the hoof?
Navicular bone
Short pastern bone
Long pastern bone
Coffin bone
Which of the following serves as a cushion for the foot and provides padding while a horse moves?
Heel bulbs
Sole
Frog
Bars
Which of the following attaches the coffin bone to the hoof wall?
White line
Sole
Coronary band
Laminae
What part of the horse is this?
Back
Withers
Spine
What part of the horse is this?
Foot
Hoof
Ring
What is a Female Horse called?
Stallion
Filly
Mare
Colt
What is a male horse called?
Mare
Stallion
Filly
Colt
What is an injury or abnormality that affects a horse’s ability to perform?
Blemish
Coat color
Sloping shoulder
Unsoundness
Most lameness is consistently observable when a horse is:
running.
standing still.
trotting.
walking.
Structural correctness is observed by examining the horse’s:
ears and nostrils.
eyes and muzzle.
feet and legs.
mane and tail.
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.
Castrated Male Horse
Gelding
Stallion
Capon
Barrow
Where are the bones and skeletal system of the thoracic limbs found?
Eye socket
Front legs
Loin area
Stifle region
Where are the bones of the pelvic limbs found?
Nasal canal
Neck
Hind legs
Skull
How many pairs of ribs are found in the skeletal system of a horse?
6
18
24
30
The approximate percent of a horse’s weight carried on the front legs is:
10
20
40
60
A long, smooth, flat neck muscle is most desirable because it ensures:
all internal organs are protected during running.
ease and freedom of movement of the forelegs.
the hind legs are aligned with the forelegs.
the head is balanced with the rump.
Long and well-sprung ribs are needed to:
decrease the weight of the horse during sleeping.
increase the length of the horse’s stride.
provide protection and space for vital internal organs.
serve as a birth canal for developing foals.
The most important and complex joint in the horse is the:
fetlock.
hock.
pastern.
stifle.
A horse has approximately how many bones in its skeletal system?
110
150
210
370
The respiratory system provides ____________ to the tissues.
hormones
oxygen
blood
None of the Above
Solid stall walls to a height of 5' help prevent:
airflow.
injury.
noise issues.
pest infestations.
What is the first priority to consider when choosing a fence for equine?
How the fence will look
If the fence is safe for equine and people
The cost of materials needed to build the fence
Whether cheaper materials are available to build the fence
Which is a major consideration when determining which type of equine housing is needed?
Housing is airtight.
Housing is constructed with concrete forms.
Housing is economical and cost-effective.
Housing is large enough for twenty equines.
A minimum size of 10' x 10' is recommended for:
hayracks.
paddocks.
stalls.
water troughs.
A good sanitation program reduces fly larval development sites by managing manure and:
controlling standing water.
eliminating mosquitoes.
increasing the bird population.
irrigating at night.
What is NOT a function of muscles
Communication
Movement
Respiration
Fighting
This type of muscles main function is movement
Smooth
Cardiac
Skeletal
An example of Cardiac muscle is
Digestive tract
Heart
Tricep
The cost for bedding increases when horses are confined to a:
farm.
paddock.
pasture.
stall.
What considerations should you make before choosing suitable bedding for a horse?
Any respiratory issues, type of horse and weight
Any respiratory issues and weight
Any respiratory issues, type of horse, allergies and weight
Any allergies and weight
Which of the following is the most traditional fencing?
Wooden Fence
Electric Fence
PVC Post Fence
Metal Fence
Which of the following helps prevent horses from damaging fences?
Wooden Fences
Electric Fences
Barbed Wire Fences
PVC post and rails
Which of the following can cause a lot of damage to a horse?
Electric Fence
Wooden Fence
Barbed Wire Fence
PVC Post and Rails
