1)
What is the oldest horse breed in the world?
Shetland
Clydesdale
Arabian
Thoroughbred
2)
What is the disease called that has these symptoms:
Tetanus also known as "lock jaw"
Cushings Disease
Equine Influenza
Strangles
3)
What rider won the Eventers Grand Prix at Hickstead in 1998?
Pippa Funnel
Ellen Whittaker
Jeanette Breakwell
Isabell Werth
4)
What 4 factors should be considered when you want to find out how much to feed a horse
weight, height, level of activity, breed
breed, age, times it is ridden, height
age, weight, activity level, overall health
health, breed, current type of season (summer, winter), height
5)
What are equine splint boots?
Boots that cover the inner leg to protect from scratches, cuts and blows from the other legs.
Boots that cover the heel to protect the bulb and pastern from being hit by the hindfeet.
Boots that protect the fetlock when performing manouvers
Boots that protect the outer lower leg from splinting while jumping.
6)
Why do some horses need shoeing?
To stop small stones and pebbles wedging themselves into the hoof when riding
So the horse can look flashy!
To allow the horse to move freely on harder ground surfaces
To protect the muscle, tendons and bones in the leg and the walls and toes of the hoof.
7)
What is the most common reason why a horse might not jump a jump?
The horse cant see what is right behind the jump, so it is scared
The horse has lost respect and trust in the rider because of the riders inexperience or disability
Nasty experiences from the past can affect a horse
The jump looks too big; the horse hasnt got the ability to jump it.
8)
What type of fence should you not use as horse fencing?
Post and Rail
Taunt 3-4 wire strands
Star pickets with tight wire strands
Electric fencing
9)
What does "above the bit" mean?
The rider raises his hands too much above the horses bit, so he has lost the straight line from elbow through the reins to bit.
When the dropped nose band leather is placed wrongly and is sitting above the bit instead of below the bit.
When the horse places its tongue over the bit, known as "above the bit."
When a horse raises his mouth above the rider's hands to avoid the pressure of the bit.
10)
What should you do if a horse starts napping?
Lead it into a quiet shady area, so it wont be disturbed when sleeping.
As a confidence booster, take a companion horse, and ride the napping horse confidently but quietly past or through the objective.
Firmly smack the horse with a crop and continue riding past preferably at a faster pace so that it wont get as scared as quickly.
Turn the horse around and go via another route so you dont have to go past it.
11)
Why is Red Rum Famous?
He won the Grand Nationals SteepleChase in 1973, 1974, 1977
He won 4 major flat racing titles in 1981 and 1982.
He broke the timing records 9 times at several showjumping competitions in 1969.
He won the Grand Nationals Chase in 1972 and 1975
12)
What is a working hunting class? What would the judges be looking for?
Riders take their horse over jumps and on the flat in an arena. Judges look for conformation, show looks and experienced moves on the flat.
Riders take their horses over jumps in an arena. Judges look for physical attributes and conformation.
Riders take their horse mostly on the flat, and over one jump. Judges look for speed, intelligence and control.
Riders take their horse over jumps and on the flat in the arena. Judges look for steady temperament, boldness, strenngth and a touch of class.
