Rug horse and hound quiz

As warm blooded animals, horses naturally keep their body temperature at about 38 degrees this is a process called________

In cold climates, the horse's extremities (ears, legs) can become as cold as 5-10 degrees.

• True

• False

Within what temperature range is the horses thermoneutral zone?

• 0 - 25 degrees

• 5 - 10 degrees

• 10 - 38 degrees

What would a human thermoneutral zone be with no clothing?

• 10 - 25 degrees

• 25 - 30 degrees

• 38 - 40 degrees

Which horse would feel the cold more - a Cob or an Arab?

• Cob

• Arab

Which of the following diets would produce the most heat?

• High starch

• High fat

• High fibre

Additional food energy is usually only required when the average temperature falls below freezing for several weeks or for young or older horses.

• True

• False

Horses lose more heat in the rain due to the hairs collapsing and less air being trapped.

• True

• False

Which type of stabling draws heat from the horse?

• Wooden

• Stone

What vitamin is created by the action of sunlight on the skin?

• Vit A

• Vit B

• Vit C

• Vit D