Equine Senses & Health Test

Which of the following are equine survival tools?

• Reflex for flight

• Hearing and smell

• Memory and gregarious nature

• All of the above

What is the difference between monocular and binocular vision?

Where are a horse's blind spots?

• Behind its hindquarters and below its head

• Behind its hindquarters and to its sides

• To its sides and below its head

• None of the above

Select which of the following areas on a horse would be considered sensitive

• Ribs

• Hooves

• Ears

• Chest

• Eyes

Horses have memories second only to elephants

• True

• False

Memory and temperament are linked to what?

• Training

• Breeding

• Feed

• Sleep

How do horses prefer to eat?

• 1 meal a day

• 2 meals a day

• 3 meals a day

• At will

Which of the following is not an abnormal behavior for horses?

• Loping

• Stall walking

• Weaving

• Cribbing

What is the range of body condition scores for horses?

• 1-9

• 0-9

• 1-10

• 1-8

Which number represents very skinny horses?

• 1

• 2

• 8

• 9