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24 Cards in this Set
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The four types of work are categorized as:
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Maintenence (lawn ornament), Light (hack), Moderate (barrel racers, jumpers), Intense (racers, foxhunters)
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Type of hay advised to use in summer due to its richness
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Grass Hay
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Why should you give your horse more hay in winter time?
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Digesting fiber produces body heat
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True or False?
You should give your horse more protein in summer because he's working harder. |
FALSE! 10% is fine; too much can be damaging
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Name a way to provide energy to your horse's ration without making him "hot."
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Add fat :)
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True or false?
Always be sure to time your horse's feedings around his exercise plan. |
TRUE
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This summertime ailment is caused by an excessive loss of fluid from the body through sweating, respiration, and digestion
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Dehydration
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On a day with normal temperature, horses usually consume around ___ gallons of water.
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8
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On a day with excessively hot temperature, horses may consume ___ gallons of water.
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10-30
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On a day with excessively hot temperature on which your horse is being exercised, he is able to consume up to ___ gallons of water
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43
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Lethargy, depression, stiff cramping muscles, tacky gums, and a skin pinch test of 3 or more seconds are all signs of this ailment
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Dehydration
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For a dehydrated horse, it's time to call the vet when
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He refuses to eat; has unusual vitals; displays irritated, colicky behavior
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This summertime ailment occurs from direct sunlight, temperatures above 100 dgrs, inadequately ventilated areas, over exertion, and poor water intake. Signs of this include lethargy, loss of interest, increased resp, and a temp of 102-103
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Heat Stress
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Why is it important to scrape off excess water when hosing down a heat-stressed horse?
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Excess water can become insulating
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For a heat stressed horse, it's time to call the vet when
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Body temp reaches 104 degrees and won't go down despite being cooled down
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Areas most likely to be affected by sunburn
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White skin, pink noses, Appaloosas and Paints
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This summertime ailment is characterized by pink crusty skin that thickens over time
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Sun Burn
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Ways to prevent sunburn?
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Limited sun exposure, masks/sheets/boots, water proof sunscreen SPF 18 or higher
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Use this to treat sunburn
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Zinc Oxide ointment, moisturizer
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In a horse with sunburn, it's time to call the vet when
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You find scalpy or raised growths of pink skin, possibly ulcerated (may be a sign of skin cancer)
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This summertime ailment is characterized by a partial or incomplete inability to sweat
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Anhidrosis
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In a horse with anhidrosis, call the vet when
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You realize he has it!
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In a horse irritated by insects, it's time to call the vet when
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You see swelling, itching allergic reaction
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If you have a horse that's experiencing an allergic reaction from insects, it's best to:
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Cold hose until the vet comes, and don't medicate unless a vet says it' s ok (antihistamine)
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