Worksheets2011 FFA State Horse Evaluation
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following states is NOT in the top three of horse numbers?
California
Kentucky
Tennessee
Texas
My horse measures 14-2 hands at the withers. What does the 14 stand for?
the number of inches tall my horse is
how tall my horse is in inches
how many hundred pounds my horse is
the number of hands tall my horse is
The American Mustang is a descendant of horses brought to the Americas by the ________.
Italians
Germans
Spanish
Portuguese
The ________ is smaller than the horse, has longer ears, and a short, erect mane.
foal
light horse
pony
The five basic colors of horses are ________.
bay, black, brown, chestnut, and white
black, brown, chestnut, dun, and roan
bay, black, brown, dun, and white
black, brown, chestnut, dun, and white
Which common face marking has the most white showing?
bald
blaze
star, strip, and snip
star and strip
________ are considered to be the best grain for horse rations, while ________ is especially good for thin horses and those that are worked hard.
corn, oats
oats, wheat
corn, wheat
The best age to breed mares for the first time is as ________.
two-year-olds
three-year-olds
four-year-olds
five-year-olds
The major cause of colic in horses is ________.
gas
an obstruction
parasites
abdominal pain
Preparing a horse for saddling several days before it is first saddled is a process called ________.
sacking out
driving
bridling
breaking
The behavior of horses is based upon ________.
food
water
shelter
survival instincts
Calf roping, team roping, barrel racing, and saddle bronc riding are examples of typical ________.
gymkhana
trail riding events
rodeo events
games on horseback
When discussing principles of health care, do not allow the horse to come in contact with horses that are ________.
known to be sick
known to be wild
known to be aggressive
known to be overweight
The two types of martingales are ________ and ________.
standing, trotting
standing, running
running, walking
reining, leading
Tack is expensive and should be given proper care. Leather should be kept ________ and ________.
clean, air-tight
lighted, dry
dark, dry
Fences built of __________ or poles are the best choice for horses.
mesh wire
barbed wire
wood
plastic
Horses are shod to protect the hooves from wearing too much on __________ surfaces.
hard
soft
sandy
loose
Horses drink __________ of water a day.
10-12 buckets
4-5 gallons
4-5 buckets
10-12 gallons
At one time, the main __________ on the farm was the draft horse.
source of entertainment
source of power
source of income
source of food
The Quarter Horse derives its name from __________.
an old rodeo term
the city of Quarters, Kentucky
horse racing
their work on the farm
