Equine 1 Obj. 7.01 - Equine Selection

What is an injury or abnormality that affects a horse’s ability to perform?

• Blemish

• Coat color

• Sloping shoulder

• Unsoundness

An example of a blemish is:

• a capped hock.

• the heaves.

• lameness.

• wobbling.

An example of an unsoundness is:

• birth marks.

• capped hock.

• stifled founder.

• wire cuts.

How does the age of the horse relate to the experience of the rider?

• Older horses should be used by inexperienced riders.

• Older horses should be used by more experienced riders.

• The age of the horse is not related to the rider's experience.

• The age of the horse should be the same as the experience of the rider.

A horse’s ability to perform is not affected, but its value is hurt by:

• blemishes.

• heaves.

• stifled founder.

• unsoundness.

Good horse conformation includes a:

• bright hair color with four white socks.

• round head with long ears that lean back.

• short neck and thick throatlatch.

• triangular head with short well-set ears.

Most lameness is consistently observable when a horse is:

• running.

• standing still.

• trotting.

• walking.

Which horse most often has a nervous disposition?

• Dressage horse

• Pleasure horse

• Race horse

• Trail horse

What is the best time to find average horses for a good price?

• Early spring

• Early summer

• Late fall

• Late winter

Structural correctness is observed by examining the horse’s:

• ears and nostrils.

• eyes and muzzle.

• feet and legs.

• mane and tail.