Horse Bowl Flashcard 1

Front

What is the term used when a horse consciously squeezes the handler against the stall wall?

Back

Crowding

Front

What is a cow kick in horses?

Back

A sideways kick with the hind legs.

Front

What part of the stomach empties into the duodenum?

Back

Pylorus

Front

Which vice is considered dangerous to man?

Back

Greed

Front

What two areas of the digestive tract are connected by the pylorus?

Back

Stomach and Duodenum.

Front

Define 'vice' in the context of horse behavior.

Back

A vice is an undesirable behavior exhibited by a horse, often due to stress or boredom.

Front

What is cribbing in horses?

Back

Cribbing is a behavior where a horse bites or grabs a solid object and pulls back, often making a grunting noise.

Front

What is weaving in horses?

Back

Weaving is a stereotypic behavior where a horse sways its head and neck from side to side, often while standing in place.

Front

What is the function of the cardia in the horse's stomach?

Back

The cardia is the region where the esophagus connects to the stomach, allowing food to enter.

Front

What is the role of the fundus in the horse's stomach?

Back

The fundus is the upper part of the stomach that stores food and begins the digestive process.