WorksheetsCatch and Move Horses
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which should you not do when handling horses?
Use confident body language
Shout at the horse
Talk calmly to the horse
Name this plant which is poisonous to horses:
(a)
Which gives the most control when moving / handling a horse?
Headcollar
Bridle
Saddle
A horse should only be turned out in the summer
True
False
What should you do with the gate before you release a horse into a paddock?
Make sure the gate is open
Make sure the gate is closed
If there are two gates, keep one open and close the other
When choosing a shelter for a field kept horse, it must be:
A suitable size for your horse
Suitable to put a TV on the wall
Made from concrete
Why is barbed wire not the best choice for paddock fencing?
It is too expensive
It doesn't look very attractive
The horses can injure themselves on the sharp wire
In very cold weather, you need to check the paddock water to ensure that it is not:
(a)
What is a potential hazard in a paddock that you should check for? Fill in the gaps
R _____ H____
(a)
Horses should be turned towards a fence before being released into a field
True
False
