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45 Cards in this Set
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Greece heel
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A dermatological inflammation of the posterior surfaces of the fetlock a and Pasternak.
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The Average Pulse
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A normal horse has a pulse of about 32-48 beats per minute.
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Normal Temperature
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The average horse has a temperature of about 99-101 degrees F.
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Name 5 common/necessary items in a first aid kit.
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Thermometer, antiseptic ointment/spray, scissors, nonstick dressing or cotton, and latex gloves.
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If your horse's temperature is over 102F, what should you do?
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Call your local veterinarian, keep calm, and do not allow the horse to drink or eat unless instructed otherwise.
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What is a common device used to distract, occupy, or control your horse during a medical procedure?
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A twitch, loop or clamp placed over the upper lip.
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What do you do if your horse receives a minor wound?
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Clean gently and remove all debris, use a cold water hose, pat dry, and apply antiseptic.
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What are a few common symptoms of a colic horse?
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Looking at abdomen, kicking or nipping the belly, thrashing or rolling, sweating, no gut sounds, and frequent pawing.
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Name the 4 types of colic.
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Spasmodic, impaction, displacement, and tympanitic.
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Name a few common diseases.
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West Nile virus, Rhino, influenza, tetanus, and rabies.
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What are 3 helpful ways to control internal parasites.
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Manure cleanup, pasture rotation, and regular deworming.
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How should you approach the horse whenever possible?
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Approach the horse at an angle and come in near its shoulder. Speak to your horse as you walk up and avoid approaching the horse from its rear.
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Name three different types of knots
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Quick-release knot
Slip knot Bowline knot Jt |
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What knot should you use to tie a rope around a horse's neck?
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Bowline knot
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What knot should you never use to tie a rope around a horse's neck?
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Slip knot
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What should you always have on when riding?
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Helmet
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What should you not ride your horse in?
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Halter and lead rope
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How can you prevent your horse from getting barn sour?
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Always dismount and walk your horse to the barn
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What are four things you should do when riding on a road?
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Wear your helmet
Be sure to know your horse well Never ride alone Ride deffensively Jt |
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What are some things you should consider when having/ choosing a facility?
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A productive pasture with plenty of grass and few weeds
Safe turnout areas Very little mud, even during the rainy season All manure and waste removed from the facility and composted Convenient setup for feeding and care of horses Safe fencing Safe, well designed stalls Jt |
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What is the most preferable amount of time to turn your horse out?
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24/7
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What are four kinds of bedding and what are the advantages and disadvantages of them?
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Wood shavings
Absorbent Relatively inexpensive Easier to clean out Horses seldom eat them Keeps down odor Can be dusty Wood pellets Absorbent Has little dust Easy to store Decomposes quickly High cost Straw Absorbent Relatively inexpensive Decomposes quickly Hard to clean Difficult to store Highly combustible Horses may eat it Recycled newsprint Absorbent Soft Comfortable Pollen free Has little dust Highly combustible Sometimes hard to dispose of Jt |
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Name four different poisonous plants to horses
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Yew
Azalea Red maple Chokecherry/ wild black cherry Black walnut Johnsongrass/ sudangrass Yellow starthistle Nightshade Ragwort Oak Jt |
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What is the preferable size for a pleasure arena? Dressage arena? Reining arena? Roping arena? Barrel racing arena?
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Pleasure
100x200 Dressage 66x198 Jumping 150x300 Reining 100x200 Roping 150x300 Barrel racing 150x260 (All In feet) Jt |
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Name 4 parts of the hoof.
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Bulb of heel, frog, bars, sole, white line, laminae of wall, wall, toe, quarter, heel, and cleft.
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What is thrush?
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Thrush is when a bacteria breaks down the tissue in the frog and cleft.
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What type of lameness is an abscess?
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An abscess is considered a non-weight bearing lameness.
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What is the other term used to describe laminitis?
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Laminitis is also called founder.
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What is white line disease?
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White line disease is caused by a fungus that digests the hoof wall.
Treat with a strong fungicide. eb |
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What is the average amount of time between each farrier visit?
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6-8 weeks is the average interval.
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Name the 5 types of teeth.
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Incisors, premolars, molars, canines, and wolf teeth.
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What does floating a horses mouth consist of?
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Removing the rough and sharp edges.
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Identify how old this horse is.
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This horse is 12 years old because there is the formation of dental stars.
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How many teeth do adult males have? Adult females?
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Adult males have about 40-42, adult females 36-40.
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Name 6 different types of fencing
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Wood
Electric Vinyl Post rail Wire mesh Pipe Jt |
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What are the two basic types of digestive systems?
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Simple stomach system
Ruminant system Jt |
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What are the types of nutrients a horse needs?
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Proteins
Carbohydrates Fats Vitamins Minerals Water Jt |
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What are 5 types of vitamins?
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Vitamin....
A D K C Jt |
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What are 5 different types of minerals?
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Salt
Calcium Iodine Iron Selenium Jt |
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What are the types of feed?
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Roughages (pasture/ hay)
Grains/concentrates Supplements Jt |
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What should you consider when finding the right amount of feed for your horse?
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Size
Age Work Parasites Jt |
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What are these?
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The areas where you can distinguish whether your horse is a fat/skinny also called as the hen eke body condition scoring chart
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What is the proper way to brush your horse?
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Curry comb
Dandy brush Body brush Mane and tail comb Hoof pick Cloth Jt |
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What is this?
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The grooming chart
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What are the 5 areas you should clip before showing?
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Muzzle
Ears Jaw Legs Jt |
