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A good feed room should keep out what 3 pests?
Birds, Insects, Rodents
L - EVANS, TH2 782
California reins are connected to each other with a flexible quirt. Give the name of this piece of equipment.
Romal
L - AYHC 1100-
Define balance as it applies to horse shoeing.
Equal Weight Distribution Around The Center Of Gravity Of The Horse's Limb
L - AYHC 525-1
Describe 2 of the things you would want to consider before purchasing an endurance saddle.
Light Weight Saddle, Comfortable Fit For Horse, Comfortable Fit For Rider
L - AYHC 1100-
Describe 3 things found on a Weymouth bridle that are not on a western bridle.
Cavesson, Weymouth Curb Bit, Bradoon Snaffle Bit, 2 Sets Of Reins
L - AYHC 1100-
Describe the primary function of the creep-feeder.
Structure Designed To Allow Only Foals To Feed, Without Interference From The Mare
L - EVANS, TH2 082
Describe the proper height & width of a horse trailer.
10 Inches Higher Than Horse's Head In Its Resting Position & Wide Enough To Provide 3 Inches Of Lateral Movement On Each Side Of The Horse
L - AYHC 1155-
Excess dead sole is removed by what instrument?
Hoof Knife
L - EVANS, TH2 722
From what 2 points do you measure to determine the size of an English saddle?
From Saddle Nail To Mid-Point Of The Cantle
L - AYHC 1100-
From what 2 points do you measure to determine the size of an English saddle's seat?
From Saddle Nail To Mid-Point Of The Cantle
L - AYHC 1100-
Give 2 compelling reasons for not storing hay & straw in the stable area.
To Reduce Fire Hazard, To Reduce Dust
L - EVANS, TH2 774
Give 3 reasons for shoeing a horse.
Reduce Excessive Wear, Alleviate Stress From Injured Hoof, Aids In Correcting Action Defect, Increase Traction On Specific Terrain, Prevent Hoof From Breaking, Increase Circulation, Correct Mild Conformation Faults
L - EVANS, TH2 727
Give 4 compelling reasons for using a saddle blanket or pad.
Protect Horse's Back, Absorb Sweat (Moisture), Protect Saddle, Help Saddle Fit Better
L - AYHC 1100-
Give 6 common causes of horse barn fires.
Careless Smoking, Lightning, Ignited Fires, Grass Fires, Electrical, Engine Exhaust, Arson, Defective Heating Equipment, Exposure Fires (Wind Blown/Sparks), Spontaneous Combustion (Wet Hay)
L - EVANS, TH2 754
Give a good reason for periodically removing the rubber mats from the horse trailer.
To Allow The Trailer Floor To Completely Dry Out, To Prevent The Wood Floor From Rotting Out
L - AYHC 1155-
How do you know if a bit is a snaffle, curb or hackamore?
Snaffle Has Direct Pull From The Bit, Curb Has Leverage From The Bit, Hackamore Has No Bar For The Mouth & Reins Are Attached To The Shanks
L - AYHC 1100-
How does mowing & harrowing a pasture help control parasites?
Breaks Up The Manure Deposits & Exposes Larvae To Climatic Conditions Which Destroy Them
L - AYHC 430-5
How long does a horse in a stall with straw bedding have to be rescued if the stall catches on fire?
30 Seconds
L - EVANS, TH2 754
How long would a horse survive injury or death, if there was a fire in its stall?
30 Seconds
L - EVANS, TH2 820
How many times a year does the frog naturally shed itself?
Two, Every 6 Months
L - EVANS, TH2 696
How much is a healthy hoof expected to grow per month?
1/8" To 1/2" Per Month
L - EVANS, TH2 720
How much taller than the head of a horse should a trailer be?
10 Inches
L - AYHC 1155-
How often should water be offered to a horse when trailering it for long distances?
Every 3 - 4 Hours
L - AYHC 1150-
In cubic feet, how much waste material does each horse generate per day?
2 Cubic Feet
L - AYHC 360-2
In keg shoes, what is the difference between a cold & hot shoe?
Cold Shoe - Are Finished (Holes Punched & Heels Cut) Hot Shoe - Are Unfinished (Need Holes Punched & Heels Cut Or Added Special Structures)
L - EVANS, TH2 732
In reference to an English saddle, what is the gullet?
Channel That Runs Down The Center Of The Under Side Of The Saddle Between The Bars Of The Tree
L - AYHC 1100-
In reference to tack, what are fittings?
Stirrup Leathers, Stirrup Irons & Girth
L - AYHC 1100-
Name 2 different types of panniers.
Wooden Box (Grub), Rawhide, Heavy Canvas, Canvas & Metal
L - AYHC 1125-
Name 2 factors that determine the severity of a snaffle bit?
Thickness Of The Mouthpiece (Thin Is More Severe Than Thick) Also Twisting Of Mouthpiece
L - AYHC 1100-
Name 2 functions of a stall guard.
Allows More Air Circulation Into Stall & Allows Horse To Hang Its Head Over Or Out Of A Stall That Has A Solid Door
L - AYHC 1100-
Name 2 items used to protect the horse while it is being trailered.
Leg Wraps, Head Bumper, Hobbles, Tail Wrap
L - AYHC 1150-
Name 2 materials that can be applied to wood to prevent horses from chewing wood.
Commercial Anti-Chewing Products, Sheet Metal, Steel Angle Iron, Liquid Asphalt
L - AYHC 405-1
Name 2 of the basic types of English reins & describe the ones you choose.
Plain Reins-Plain Leather Straps, Laced-Thin Leather Lacing Either Through Or Around Strap For Better Grip, Web-Horizontal Loops Of Leather Or Rubber Coating For Wet Weather, Rubber-Covering With Pebbled Surface Over Hand Grips
L - AYHC 110-6
Name 2 pieces of safety equipment that should be located by the master electrical outlet in a barn.
Fire Extinguisher & Water Hose Always Connected To Water
L - EVANS, TH2 822
Name 2 types of lighting fixtures commonly found in the stable area.
Incandescent Bulbs, Fluorescent Tubes
L - AYHC 320-7
Name 2 ways to correct defects in the way of going.
Corrective Trimming & Corrective Shoeing
L - EVANS, TH2 179
Name 3 of the most common types of English saddles.
Saddle Seat Saddle (Flat Saddle Or Lane Fox), Hunt Seat (Forward Seat), All Purpose Saddle, Close Contact Saddle
L - AYHC 1125-
Name 3 problems that can be caused by shoes that are left on too long.
Angle Of Foot Can Change Enough To Affect The Gaits, Long Toes Retard The Breaking Over Of The Hoof, Strain On The Deep Flexor Tendon Which May Lead To Bowed Tendons, Forging, Overreaching
L - EVANS, TH2 742
Name 3 types of breeding contracts.
Stallion Service Contract, Foal Sharing Agreement, Mare Lease
L - AYHC 1380-
Name 3 types of horseshoe nails.
City, Regular & Frosthead
L - EVANS, TH2 738
Name 3 types of pads used when shoeing a horse.
Leather, Plastic, Hospital Plate, Combination Of Leather & Plastic
L - AYHC 515-5
Name 4 basic types of English girths.
String, Elastic End Contour Leather, Threefold Leather, Balding Leather, Web, Humane
L - AYHC 1100-
Name 4 common kinds of bedding used for horses.
Straw, Wood Shavings, Sawdust, Cornstalks, Ground Corn Cobs, Recycled Newspaper
L - AYHC 330-1
Name 4 factors affecting the capacity or stocking rate of pastures.
Type Of Horses Being Grazed, Soil Type, Soil Fertility, Drainage Conditions, Amount Of Rainfall, Time Of Year & Species Of Forage
L - AYHC 730-1
Name 4 purposes of a saddle blanket.
Protect Horse's Back, Absorb Sweat & Moisture, Protect The Saddle, Helps Saddle Fit Better
L - AYHC A301
Name 4 qualities of good bedding.
Absorbent, Free From Dust, Readily Available, Inexpensive, Provide Comfort, Easy To Handle
L - EVANS, TH2 751
Name 4 things that improve when legumes are added to an existing grass pasture.
Better Seasonal Distribution Of Forages, Eliminates Need For Nitrogen Fertilization, High Content Of Protein, Calcium & Magnesium Levels, Improved Digestibility & Tastes Better
L - AYHC 730-5
Name 4 things that you might wrap in a manta when packing or trail riding.
Bedroll, Bale Of Hay, Sack Of Grain, Tent, Clothing, Misc. Items
L - AYHC 1125-
Name 4 types of fencing that should not be used on horse farms.
Barbed Wire, Stone Walls, Snow Fence, Wood Zigzag Fence, Snake Fence, Light Weight Wire, Corroded Wire
L - EVANS, TH2 761
Name 4 types of hitches used to secure a load on a pack saddle.
Single Diamond, Double Diamond, Half Diamond, Triple Diamond, Squaw, Arizona
L - AYHC 1125-
Name 4 types of snaffle bits.
Round, D-Ring, Full Cheek, Egg Butt, Half Cheek, Twisted
L - AYHC 1100-
Name 4 ways to improve a grass pasture.
Weed Control, Soil Testing, Liming, Fertilizing, Grazing Management
L - AYHC 730-2
Name 5 desirable attributes of good quality stall bedding
Affordable, Absorbent, Dust Free, Readily Available, Easily Disposed Of, Unpalatable
L - AYHC 330-1
Name 5 features that you would look for when choosing stall bedding for your horse.
Absorbency, Dustiness, Availability, Cost, Ease Of Disposal, Ease Of Handling, Unpalatable
L - AYHC 330-1
Name 5 forms of doing business as in horse ownership & management.
Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Syndicate, S Corporation, Regular Corporation
L - AYHC 1360-
Name 5 materials that bit mouthpieces can be made of.
Stainless Steel, Solid Nickel/Never Rust, Aluminum, Happy Mouth, Vulcanite, Copper, Rubber, Leather, German Silver
L - AYHC 1100-
Name 5 materials used for stall floors.
Clay, Sand & Clay Mix, Limestone Dust, Asphalt, Rubber Mats, Concrete, Wood, Rubber Paving Bricks, Fiber Reinforced Polyethylene Interlocking Blocks
L - AYHC 320-2
Name 5 natural environmental factors to consider when selecting a location for a horse farm.
Topography, Drainage, Prevailing Winds, Solar Radiation, Precipitation, Vegetation, Soil Characteristics
L - AYHC 310-1
Name 5 pieces of equipment that you might want to put on your horse to protect it when trailering.
Leg Wraps, Tail Wrap, Blanket, Head Bumper, Hock Pads, Knee Pads, Hobbles
L - AYHC 1150-
Name 5 practices that will extend the life of a pasture.
Grazing Management, Clipping Pastures, Dragging Pastures, Annual Fertilizing, Periodic Soil Testing, Reseeding
L - AYHC 730-8
Name 5 precautions against barn fires.
Use Ul Approved Devices, No Smoking In Barn, Fire Extinguishers In Barn, No Portable Heaters, Protect Light Fixtures Against Dust, Breakage & Moisture, Wiring In Conduit Pipe, Weather Proof Electrical Boxes, No Storing Flammable Material In Barn
L - AYHC 340-1
Name 6 items that you should have in a first aid kit.
Non-Stick Bandages, Sheets Of Cotton Bandage, Leg Quilts & Wraps, Twitch, Elastic Tape, Eye Stain & Wash, Elastic Bandage, Scissors, Antiseptic Soap, Phenylbutazone
L - AYHC 1150-
Name 6 types of western saddles.
Pleasure (Trail), Endurance, Equitation, Reining, Gymkhana, Roping, Barrel Racing, Pack Saddle, Cutting Saddle, Racing Saddle
L - AYHC 1100-
Name 7 parts of a western bridle.
Crown Piece, Cheek Pieces, Bit, Reins, Throatlatch, Curb Strap, Browband, Ear Piece
L - AYHC 1100-
Name a cause of death that probably would not be covered by Full Mortality insurance.
Death From Negligence Or Neglect, Malicious Or Willful Injuries, Horse Being Used For Purpose Other Than That Declared By Owner, Administration Of Drugs Other Than Those By A Vet Or Directed By Vet
L - AYHC 1340-
Name a non-leverage bit that does not apply pressure to the horse's poll.
Snaffle Bit (Bosal Is Not Acceptable)
L - AYHC 1100-
Name an enclosure designed to allow only the foal to feed without interference from its dam.
Creep Feed
L - EVANS, TH2 262
Name the 2 most common causes of barn fires in the summer.
Electrical Storm & Improperly Cured Hay
L - AYHC 340-1
Name the 2 traditional types of pack saddles.
Crossbuck (Sawbuck) & Decker
L - AYHC 1125-
Name the 3 basic parts of the bridle.
Headstall, Bit, Reins
L - AYHC B108
Name the 3 basic types of bits?
Snaffle, Curb, Hackamore
L - AYHC 1100-
Name the 4 categories of general insurance coverage available for horse owners.
Property, Liability, Worker's Compensation,& Care, Custody & Control
L - AYHC 1340-
Name the 4 steps in establishing a new pasture.
Liming & Fertilizing, Seedbed Preparation, Seeding & Weed Control
L - AYHC 730-6
Name the blacksmith's tool used to cut hot metals.
Hardy
L - EVANS, TH2 727
Name the farrier's tool used to cut hot metals.
Hardy
L - EVANS, TH2 727
Name the grooming tool used to remove excess water & perspiration from wet or sweating horses.
Sweat Scraper
L - AYHC
Name the horse shoer's tool that is used to widen the nail holes in the horse shoe.
Pritchel
L - EVANS, TH2 727
Name the horseshoe that has a one-quarter inch extension at the outside of the heel, used to correct a cow-hocked condition.
Horseshoe With A Trailer
L - EVANS, TH2 748
Name the horseshoe that has an approximately one-quarter inch extension at the outside of the heel, used to correct a cowhocked condition.
Horse Shoe With A Trailer
L - EVANS, TH2 748
Name the horseshoer's tool that is used to widen the nail holes in a horse shoe.
Pritchel
L - EVANS, TH2 727
Name the mechanical device that leads horses in a circle to cool them out or to exercise them.
Hot Walker
L - EVANS, TH2 784
Name the non-leverage bit that does not apply pressure to the horse's poll.
Snaffle (Bosal Is Not Acceptable)
L - AYHC 1100-
Name the pack saddle that is center-fired rigged, single cinched saddle with a half breed.
Decker
L - AYHC 1125-
Name the part of the horse shoe nail that is bent over adjacent to the hoof wall & set with the driving hammer.
Clinch
L - EVANS, TH2 745
Name the piece of safety equipment used on horse trailers, to prevent the horse from backing out if the door is open.
Butt Bar Or Butt Chain
L - AYHC 1155-
Name the type of bedding capable of reaching a temperature of 300 degrees F in one minute after a fire starts.
Oat Straw
L - EVANS, TH2 820
Name the type of forage that can be added to grass pastures to make them more nutritious & extend the grazing season.
Legumes (Alfalfa, Clover, Birdsfoot Trefoil)
L - EVANS, TH2 275
Name the type of stall bedding that is the most absorbent of all materials used for bedding horses.
Peat Moss
L - AYHC 340-1
Of the extra light keg shoes, what is the difference between a cold & hot shoe?
Cold Shoe -- Are Finished (Holes Are Punches & Heels Are Cut) Hot Shoe - Are Unfinished (Need Holes Punched & Heels Cut Or Add Special Structures)
L - EVANS, TH2 732
On a packing trip, what is a pannier used for?
To Hold Gear, Food & Equipment
L - AYHC 1125-
Other than the 2 traditional pack saddles, name one other type of saddle that can be used for packing.
Western Stock Saddle Or McClellan (Old Army Saddle)
L - AYHC 1125-
Pregnant mares should be removed from pastures that contain fescue during what part of their pregnancy?
Remove 60 - 90 Days Before Foaling Date
L - AYHC 730-5
Proper ventilation is a major concern in a stable, what is the minimum number of air changes per hour needed to keep good air quality?
At Least 4 (Preferably 8) Per Hour
L - AYHC 320-8
The black asphalt paint on Thoroughbred breeding farm fences will last about how long?
8 Years
L - AYHC 350-2
The SMP buffer pH measures how readily the soil will change pH when limestone is applied, what is this test commonly called on soil test reports?
Lime Index
L - AYHC 730-3
To prevent muddy conditions, the barn site should have a slope of what percent to provide rapid removal of water without erosion?
2 - 6%
L - AYHC 320-2
To provide a safe interior in a horse trailer, what should be on the side walls, partitions & front of the mangers to prevent injuries?
Padding
L - AYHC 1155-
To what part of the western saddle does the cinch attach?
The Latigo Strap
L - AYHC 1100-
Untreated fence posts made from what type of wood have the longest life expectancy?
Osage Orange
L - EVANS, TH2 770
What 2 types of horses commonly used straight or tie stalls?
Draft Or Carriage Horses (Accept Hack Or Rental Horses)
L - EVANS, TH2 779
What are 2 considerations when installing a paddock gate?
Location - Not In A Corner, Not In Low Or Wet Area. Size -For Horses & Machinery. Durability/Material- Safe For Horses
L - EVANS, TH2 770
What are 2 financial statements that would sum up your past & present performance as a horse business?
Financial Position (Balance Sheet) & Income Statement (Profit & Loss Statement)
L - AYHC 1320-
What are 2 functions of the heartbar shoe?
Prevents Further Rotation Of The Coffin Bone, Re-Establishes Normal Laminae Relationship, Supports The Back Of The Hoof
L - EVANS, TH2 752
What are 2 reasons why the eating of bedding is undesirable?
Bedding Material Is Low In Nutrients, Bedding Soiled With Feces Adds To Parasite Problems, Can Lead To Founder
L - EVANS, TH2
What are 2 types of sliding doors?
Full Wooden, Half Wood & Half Bars, Full Mesh
L - AYHC 320-6
What are 2 types of trailer hitches used on horse trailers?
Bumper-Pull & Gooseneck Hitches
L - AYHC 1155-
What are 4 recommended ways of improving a grass pasture?
Weed Control, Soil Testing, Fertilizing, Liming, Grazing Management
L - AYHC 730-2
What are panniers & name 4 types of panniers.
Devices Attached To Pack Saddle Used To Store Gear, Food & Equipment. Types Are: Wooden Box (Grub Pannier), Rawhide Pannier, Heavy Canvas Pannier, Canvas Pannier, Metal Pannier
L - AYHC 1125-
What are pre-sized horse shoes that are often fitted cold?
Keg Shoes
L - EVANS, TH2 731
What are the 2 basic types of mortality insurance for horses?
All Risks Mortality (Arm Or Full Mortality), & Specified Perils (Named Peril Or Fire, Lightning & Transportation)
L - AYHC 1340-
What are the 2 basic types of pack saddles?
Crossbuck (Sawbuck) & Decker
L - AYHC 1125-
What are the 2 most important factors in the selection of a horse trailer?
Comfort & Safety
L - AYHC 1155-
What are the standard sizes for trailer balls?
1 7/8 Inch To 2 1/4 Inch
L - AYHC 1155-
What are the wooden, rawhide, canvas, leather, metal or fiberglass containers used to carry equipment & supplies on a pack saddle?
Panniers
L - AYHC 1125-
What benefit should a dressage saddle give a rider?
Balance Through The Seat & Maximum Side Contact Between Horse & Rider
L - AYHC 1100-
What can be a helpful addition to the Crossbuck saddle to pull the cinch back from the animal's elbow area?
Quarter Strap
L - AYHC 1125-
What can be used on a race horse's shoes to help prevent the track surface from burning the ergot area?
Block (Causes The Feet To Break Over Faster)
L - EVANS, TH2 732
What can happen if the last nail hole in the front shoe is placed behind the widest part of the foot?
Expansion Of The Heels Will Be Inhibited
L - EVANS, TH2 731
What common foot fault would be corrected by lowering the heels & allowing the frog to carry more of the weight?
Contracted Heels
L - EVANS, TH2
What conformation defect would you be attempting to correct by trimming the inner half of the horse's hoof short & leaving the outer half relatively longer?
Pigeon Toed
L - EVANS, TH2
What determines the size of a shoe to be used on a horse?
Size Of Hoof, Position Of Nail Holes, Length Of Heels Of Shoe
L - EVANS, TH2 731
What does a farrier put on horse shoes to help hold the shoe more securely to the horse's hoof?
Clips
L - AYHC 525-2
What does the all purpose saddle, close contact saddle & a dressage saddle all have in common?
They Are All Forward Seat Saddles
L - AYHC 1100-
What factor is just as important in a horse trailer as it is when building a barn?
Proper Ventilation
L - AYHC 1155-
What farrier tool is used to level the bearing surface of the foot & finish the clinches?
Tang Rasp
L - EVANS, TH2 728
What farrier tool is used to remove excess hoof wall?
Cutting Nippers
L - EVANS, TH2 728
What farrier's tool is used to level the hoof wall after it has been trimmed with the nippers?
Rasp
L - AYHC 530-2
What is a cavesson & what is its purpose?
Noseband On English Bridle, Keeps The Mouth Closed & Helps Keep Bridle In Place
L - AYHC 1100-
What is a device that utilizes rollers behind a cutter bar to crush hay to permit more rapid drying when baling hay?
Hay Conditioner
L - AYHC 760-4
What is a general term for a substance that replaces the vital oils in a saddle that are removed by use & cleaning?
Leather Conditioner
L - AYHC 1100-
What is a planchette?
Wooden Step On A Sidesaddle Used To Support The Rider's Feet
L - AYHC 185-1
What is a wide, hinged, wooden or metal collar used as a restraint to prevent the horse from bending his neck
Neck Cradle
L - EVANS, TH2 049
What is another name for the farrier's tool called pull-offs?
Pinchers
L - AYHC 530-1
What is another term for western closed reins?
California Reins
L - AYHC 100-8
What is not generally included in the price of a new English saddle?
Stirrup Leathers, Stirrup Irons, Girth
L - AYHC 1100-
What is one disadvantage of a partial divider in a horse trailer?
It May Allow Injury To Other Horse By Being Stepped On By Its Traveling Companion
L - AYHC 1155-
What is one disadvantage of a solid divider in a horse trailer?
Horse May Not Have Adequate Width To Brace Itself
L - AYHC 1155-
What is one of the major keys to comfortable trailering for a horse particularly in the summer?
Air Movement
L - AYHC 1150-
What is the advantage of using a double rigged cinch on a cross buck pack saddle?
It Helps Keep The Back Cinch From Sliding Backwards
L - AYHC 1125-
What is the amount of land required for 3 horses under common conditions?
6 To 9 Acres (2- 3 Acres Per Horse)
L - EVANS, TH2 276
What is the best way to renovate grass pastures?
Introduce An Adapted Legume Into The Existing Sod
L - AYHC 730-2
What is the biggest disadvantage of housing horses in run-in sheds?
Impossible To Individually Control Diet & Exercise
L - EVANS, TH2 772
What is the ceiling height recommended for an indoor arena?
14 Feet (Over 16 Feet For Jumpers)
L - AYHC 320-7
What is the determining factor in the ratio of top to bottom line of the neck?
Slope Of The Shoulder (More Sloping Shoulder -Top Line Gets Longer)
L - AYHC 220-5
What is the first step in establishing a new pasture?
Lime & Fertilize According To Soil Test Results
L - AYHC 730-7
What is the fullering on a horse shoe?
Groove Where Nail Holes Are Found
L - EVANS, TH2 731
What is the function of the brow band?
Designed To Keep The Crown Piece From Sliding Down The Horse's Neck
L - AYHC 1100-
What is the function of the curb strap or chain on a bridle?
Prevent Injury To The Roof Of The Mouth When Too Much Pressure Is Applied On The Reins
L - AYHC 1100-
What is the last piece of equipment used when securing an entire load on a pack animal?
Lash Cinch With A Half Inch Lash Rope 45 Feet Long
L - AYHC 1125-
What is the least glamorous aspect of caring for horses?
Stall Maintenance Or Cleaning Stalls
L - AYHC 330
What is the life expectancy of a pressure treated Douglas Fir wood fence post?
20 - 25 Years
L - EVANS, TH2 770
What is the life expectancy of an untreated Yellow poplar wood fence post?
2 - 7 Years
L - EVANS, TH2 770
What is the main cause of horse barn fires?
Human Carelessness In Use Of Smoking Materials
L - EVANS, TH2 754
What is the main function of a headstall?
To Hold The Bit Evenly & Comfortably In The Horse's Mouth
L - AYHC 1100-
What is the manta used for?
Throw Over The Load Of A Pack Saddle To Cover & Protect It
L - AYHC 1125-
What is the minimum ceiling height for a covered or indoor arena?
14 Feet
L - AYHC 320-7
What is the minimum height for a horse stall ceiling?
Minimum Of 8 Feet
L - EVANS, TH2
What is the minimum size of an arena?
60 X 100 Minimum
L - EVANS, TH2 784
What is the minimum time period for vaccinating your horse against diseases that may be transmitted at a horse show or trail ride prior to traveling with your horse?
At Least 2 Weeks Before Traveling
L - AYHC 1150-
What is the most common type of pre-sized horse shoe?
Keg Shoe
L - EVANS, TH2 731
What is the most dangerous type of wire that you can use for horse fencing?
Barbed Wire
L - EVANS, TH2 761
What is the most limiting factor in the construction of new horse facilities?
Cost
L - EVANS, TH2 755
What is the most popular stall flooring material?
Hard Packed Clay
L - EVANS, TH2 779
What is the most widely used pack saddle?
Crossbuck (Sawbuck)
L - AYHC 1125-
What is the name for the flexible quirt that is attached to California-style reins?
Romal
L - AYHC 1100-
What is the name of the sharp beveled headed horse shoe nail used to increase traction on icy surfaces?
Frosthead
L - EVANS, TH2 739
What is the piece of canvas used to throw over a pack saddle load to cover it & protect it?
Manta
L - AYHC 1125-
What is the preferred source of nitrogen fertilizer for grass pastures?
Ammonium Nitrate
L - AYHC 730-4
What is the proper function of the curb strap or chain on the horse's bridle?
Prevent Injury To The Roof Of The Horse's Mouth When Too Much Pressure Is Applied On The Reins
L - AYHC 1100-
What is the proper name for the 'bump' in the middle of the mouthpiece on a curb bit?
Port
L - AYHC B108
What is the purpose of a neck strap on a standing martingale?
To Keep The Main Strap Close To The Body To Prevent The Horse From Catching A Foot In The Strap
L - AYHC B108
What is the purpose of an anti-sweat sheet?
Helps Wick Moisture Away From The Horse's Body After A Heavy Workout. Speeds Up The Cooling Process Through Evaporation
L - AYHC 1100-
What is the purpose of panniers?
To Carry Supplies
L - AYHC B118
What is the purpose of the headstall?
To Hold The Bit In The Horse's Mouth
L - AYHC 1100-
What is the purpose of the panniers?
To Carry Gear, Food Or Equipment On A Pack Horse
L - AYHC 1123-
What is the purpose of toe & heel clips on shoes?
To Hold The Shoe In Place & Keep It On
L - EVANS, TH2 737
What is the range of sizes of horse shoe nails?
2 1/2 To 12
L - EVANS, TH2 739
What is the recommended floor covering for a horse trailer?
Rubber Mats
L - AYHC 1155-
What is the recommended height for a pasture division fence?
4 1/2 To 5 Feet High
L - EVANS, TH2
What is the recommended height for a perimeter horse fence?
60 Inches
L - EVANS, TH2 760
What is the recommended height of an indoor arena used for jumping?
16 Feet
L - AYHC 320-7
What is the recommended minimum size of a maternity stall for horses?
12' X 12', 12' X 16' Or 14' X 14'
L - AYHC 940-3
What is the recommended size for an arena?
120 X 200 Feet
L - EVANS, TH2 784
What is the recommended time frame for soil testing pastures?
Soil Test Every 3 - 4 Years
L - AYHC 730-9
What is the recommended width of a horse stall door?
Minimum Of 4 Feet Wide
L - AYHC 320-6
What is the substance that is sometimes welded to the bottom of horse shoes to increase traction?
Borium
L - EVANS, TH2 738
What is the unique feature of the 'happy mouth' bit?
It Has A Soft Rubber, Apple Flavored Mouthpiece
L - AYHC 1100-
What is the western version of a standing martingale?
Tie-Down
L - AYHC B108
What is used to clean out dirt & debris from the hoof?
Hoof Pick
L - EVANS, TH2 719
What is usually the biggest mistake made in the construction of horse facilities?
Inadequate Ventilation
L - EVANS, TH2 773
What makes a polo shoe different from a regular cowboy shoe?
Inside Web Of The Polo Shoe Is Raised Above Or Higher Than The Outside Rim
L - EVANS, TH2 737
What part of the hoof bears most of the weight of the horse?
Hoof Wall
L - AYHC 525-1
What part of the pack saddle keeps it from sliding forward?
Breeching
L - AYHC 1125-
What piece of a blacksmith's equipment is known as his work bench?
Anvil
L - EVANS, TH2 727
What piece of equipment is used to prevent cuts to the head & poll when trailering a horse?
Head Bumper
L - AYHC 1150-
What provides a safety measure of protection for the horse in a trailer in case the rear door opens before you want it to?
Butt Bar Or Butt Chain
L - AYHC 1155-
What substance is harder than any other substance except diamonds & is used to double or triple the life of a shoe?
Borium
L - EVANS, TH2 738
What trimming procedure would you use to correct a splay footed horse?
Trim The Outer Half Of The Hoof Lower Than The Inside
L - EVANS, TH2
What type of English saddle is recommended if you are going to be jumping with only a little flat work?
Close Contact Saddle
L - AYHC 1100-
What type of hammer is used for making & shaping shoes?
Rounding Hammer
L - EVANS, TH2 727
What type of horse shoe is most commonly used?
Keg Shoes
L - EVANS, TH2 731
What type of saddle places the rider well behind the withers & just behind the 'center' of the horse?
Saddleseat Saddle, Cut Back Saddle Or Flat Saddle
L - AYHC 1100-
What type of shoe allows a horse that is used in barrel racing to pivot on the shoe & maintain a toe grip regardless of where the foot breaks over?
Polo Shoe
L - EVANS, TH2 737
What type of shoe is used to elevate the heels of a horse that is confined to stall rest?
Patten Shoe
L - AYHC 515-5
What type of shoe is usually used to correct a cow hocked horse?
Square-Toe Shoe With A Trailer
L - EVANS, TH2 371
What type of stall door is the most suited for safety & ease of operation?
Sliding Doors
L - AYHC 320-6
What type of trailer is rapidly becoming the most popular trailer type in the industry because it allows horses to ride more easily, with significantly less trailering stress & horses are more stable during stops & starts?
Slant Load Trailers
L - AYHC 1155-
What types of reins are generally used by barrel racers & gymkhana riders?
Roping Reins
L - AYHC 1100-
When building a stall, what should be the spacing between the bars if used on the top of the stall?
3 1/2 - 4 Inches Apart
L - AYHC 320-5
When doing a soil test, how many & at what depth should the samples be taken?
10 - 15 Samples Per Acre At A Depth Of 2 - 3 Inches
L - AYHC 730-3
When properly fitted, & the cinch is drawn tight, how much space should lie between the withers & the fork of a western saddle?
Enough Space To Easily Insert Two Fingers
L - AYHC 1100-
When rotating pastures, how long should horses be removed from the pasture before returning, in order to maintain a good forage regrowth?
At Least 4 Weeks
L - AYHC 730-8
When should legumes be reintroduced to a grass & legume pasture?
When Legumes Contribute Less Than 30% Of Total Pasture Forage
L - AYHC 730-5
Where should a saddle be placed on the horse's back, regardless of the type of saddle?
Girth Should Be About 4 Inches Behind The Point Of Elbow
L - AYHC
Which horse shoe is larger #0 or #3?
#3 Is Larger (Larger The Number, The Larger The Shoe)
L - EVANS, TH2 734
Which important factor is just as important in a horse trailer as when building a barn?
Proper Ventilation
L - AYHC 1155-
Which is the best & safest wire for horse fencing because its close weave prevents even foals from catching a foot in it?
Five Diamond V-Mesh Wire
L - AYHC 350-3
Which saddle would have a balance strap, leaping horn & can be classified as either English or Western style?
Sidesaddle
L - AYHC 185-1
Which type of fencing is considered to be the best & safest wire for horse fencing?
5 Diamond V Mesh Wire
L - AYHC 350-3
Which type of pasture will produce more forage yield, grasses or grass & legume mixtures?
Mixed
L - AYHC 730-1
Which type of stall is not used as much as they were in the past?
Tie Stalls
L - AYHC 320-5
Why does caution need to be exercised when using shavings, specifically black walnut?
Black Walnut Shavings Cause Horses To Develop Laminitis Or Founder
L - AYHC 330-1
Why is a horse or mule with little or no withers undesirable as a pack animal?
Because Their Conformation Allows The Saddle To Turn & Rub, Creating Painful Sores
L - AYHC B118
Why is borium used on horse shoes?
Increases Life Of Shoe, Provides Better Grip On Ice, Pavement Or Dry Grass
L - EVANS, TH2 738
Why should a potential horse farm site have a slope of 2 to 6 percent?
Good Drainage
L - AYHC 320-2
Why should mangers in tie stalls be slanted as they descend from top to bottom?
So Horses Won't Hit Their Knees
L - AYHC 320-5
Why should mangers in tie stalls be slanted, as they descend from top to bottom?
So Horses Will Not Hit Their Knees
L - AYHC 320-5
Why should you wrap trees in a horse pasture with old fence wire?
So Horses Don't Chew The Bark Off The Trees & Kill Them
L - AYHC 710-8
Why would the top of a wooden fence post be cut at an angle?
To Allow Water To Run Off Rather Than Stand On Top & Rot The Post
L - AYHC 350-2
Why would you carry Vicks Vaporub in your horse trailer?
To Apply To A Horse's Nostrils To Prevent Him From Smelling Another Strange Horse & Keep Him From Fighting In The Trailer
L - EVANS, TH2 816
With regards to fire, what is a common problem in construction of a stall?
Only One Door For The Horse To Escape From
L - EVANS, TH2 820
Wooden fence posts are usually set 6 - 8 feet on center, what does this mean?
There Are 6 - 8 Feet From The Center Of One Post To The Center Of The Next Post
L - AYHC 350-2
A cloth carried under the saddle on a race horse; equipped with pockets in which lead weights may be inserted to achieve the correct weight is called what?
Weight Cloth
L - 289
Crops, whips, spurs & martingales are used to support natural cues & are called what?
Artificial Aids
L - 16
Describe a 'balanced bit'.
A Bit That Naturally Returns To The Straight Up And Down Position After Releasing The Curb Strap.
L - 22
Describe driving reins?
The Reins By Which The Handler Directs The Horse Or Team While In Harness
L - 86
Describe the Weymouth bridle.
Double Bitted, Double Reined English Bridle Where The Snaffle Bit & The Curb Bit Are Separated & Is Commonly Used To Show 3 - 5 Gaited Saddle Horses
L - 290
Give the name of the narrow strap of the bridle that goes under the horse's throat and is used to secure the bridle.
Throatlatch
L - 267
Give the name of the rings on the surcingle or harness through which the reins pass.
Terrets
L - 265
How many seats does a surrey have?
Two
L - 260
How many wheels does a sulky have?
Two
L - 259
How many wheels does a surrey have?
Four
L - 260
In addition to cushioning the weight of saddle and rider, what other primary purpose does sheepskin lining on a western saddle serve?
Prevents Saddle From Slipping
L - 243
In racing, what is a strap that passes across the tongue, fastens to the lower jaw, is quite painful but is used to stop the horse from swallowing his tongue?
Tongue Strap
L - 270
Leather straps that run over the back & to the haunches encircling the front and hind legs of a pacer on the same side to keep the legs moving in unison are referred to as what?
Hobble Hangers
L - 140
Name 2 types of metal fences.
Pipe, Mesh, Wire, Cable
L - 179
Name 3 materials used for the frame of a saddle.
Wood, Fiberglass, Plastic Or Metal
L - 274
Name 3 parts of the bridle not included in the headstall?
Noseband, Bit And Reins
L - 136
Name 7 parts of the western bridle.
Browband, Crown Piece, Throatlatch, Cheek Piece, Curb Strap, Bit, Reins, Ear Piece
L - 290
Name a type of housing for horses that provides more stalls in the same amount of space as a box stall & requires less bedding and labor.
Tie Stalls
L - 269
Name the inside rein connecting 2 horses that are harnessed together as a team.
Coupling Rein
L - 70
Name the parts of a driving harness that run from the collar to the single tree & are the leather bands by which pressure is to be transferred from the collar to the vehicle.
Traces
L - 272
Name the Spanish term for the lasso, or lariat.
Reata Or Riata
L - 230
Name the two types of hackamore bitless bridles.
The Jaquima (True Hackamore, Bosal) And The Mechanical Hackamore
L - 127
On a saddle, where would you find the 'bars'?
Part Of The Saddle Tree That Runs Along Each Side And Parallel To The Horse's Spine.
L - 23
The nose twitch device applies pressure to the horse's upper lip which releases what substance within the horse?
Endorphins
L - 192
What are 3 styles of nosebands or cavessons?
Flash, Dropped & Figure 8
L - 192
What are cheek guards designed for?
To Stop The Bit From Irritating The Lips
L - 54
What are ear cones?
Small Hoods Made Of Cloth, Slipped Over The Ears To Deaden The Sound Of Horses Coming From Behind.
L - 88
What are Indiana pants?
They Are Hobbles Used On Pacers To Prevent Them From Breaking Into A Trot Or Gallop.
L - 151
What are rubber protective boots that are bell shaped & fitted over the coronet bands & bulbs of the heel?
Bell Boots
L - 26
What are the heavy coverings for the underneath side of the bars of the English saddle that cushions the under surface of the bars & gives clearance for the horse's backbone?
Panels
L - 203
What are the long leather straps that support the stirrup iron?
Stirrup Leathers
L - 256
What are the outer wooden poles or attachments on the cart or carriage that the horse stands in between when hitched to cart or carriage?
Shafts
L - 242
What are the projections on the English saddle tree of either metal or fiberglass to which the stirrup leathers attach?
Stirrup Bar
L - 256
What are the short, leather girth strap that attaches to the rigging device or skirt slots on the off side of the saddle & to the girth?
Billet
L - 28
What are the small flaps on either side of the saddle seat that cover the stirrup bars?
Skirts
L - 248
What are the two names of devices used to assist a rider in pulling on and removing tall leather boots?
Boot Hooks To Pull On; Boot Jack To Pull Off
L - 35
What are weights of some type on a cord or strap placed around the coronet, usually only on the front feet, to encourage the horse to increase his action & step higher at the trot?
Rattlers
L - 229
What are well-padded boots fitted around the cannon bone of the foreleg to protect against scuffs & bruises?
Shin Boots
L - 243
What bit is considered the oldest and simplest?
Snaffle
L - 249
What bridle works by leverage pressure that is exerted on the nose & chin groove via a curb strap or chain but it bitless?
Mechanical Hackamore
L - 127
What device does a vet use to hold a horse's mouth open for floating or examination?
Speculum
L - 251
What does a brushing boot protect?
The Legs And Feet.
L - 41
What does the Spanish word, "silla" mean?
Saddle
L - 246
What instrument is used to listen to gut sounds?
Stethoscope
L - 255
What is a bit that has 3 rings, two for the cheek pieces & one for the lead rein where the upper part of the cheek swivels on the mouthpiece independently of the lower section & used to help control horses that rear?
Chifney (Anti-Rearing Bit)
L - 13
What is a camera patrol used for?
Equipment For Filming A Race While It Is In Progress
L - 46
What is a carriage?
Horse-Drawn Vehicle
L - 48
What is a catch rope?
A Working Rope Or Lariat
L - 51
What is a common type of brushing boot that is shaped, rounded & padded cap of leather used to protect the fetlock joint as well as the tendons & ligaments above it?
Ankle Boot
L - 11
What is a cover put over the mane & wrapped around the horse's neck to train the mane to lie neatly to one side?
Mane Tamer
L - 175
What is a covering for the horse's loin & quarters that is attached to the girth & is used to keep the horse warm while warming up or cooling down?
Quarter Blanket
L - 225
What is a cross between a cavesson and a figure eight noseband?
Flash Noseband
L - 109
What is a crupper-like device with a shaped section for the tail to give it an arch & extremely high carriage & it is worn most of the time while the horse is in the stable & only removed shortly before showing in a class?
Tail Set
L - 262
What is a dally?
To Take A Wrap With A Rope Around The Saddle Horn Of A Western Saddle.
L - 77
What is a decorative flower-shaped adornment on tack, clothing & the upper portion of some show ribbons?
Rosette
L - 236
What is a device that is fastened over the mouth to prevent biting or eating?
Muzzle
L - 184
What is a device used to prevent pressure on the spine by preventing a horse from rolling & becoming cast in the stall?
Arch Roller
L - 15
What is a double-bitted, double-reined bridle with a snaffle bit and a curb bit?
Weymouth Bridle
L - 290
What is a file with a long handle used for floating or removing sharp edged from the teeth?
Tooth Rasp
L - 270
What is a form used to preserve the shape of tall leather boots & keep boots from sagging at the ankles?
Boot Trees
L - 35
What is a honda of a rope?
It Is The Eye Of The Lariat Through Which The Rope Is Passed To Form A Loop.
L - 141
What is a hoof tester and why is it used?
It Is An Instrument That Gently Squeezes The Hoof To Test For Sore Areas Or Inflammation In The Hoof.
L - 143
What is a hook found on the upper part of the harness to hold the bearing rein?
Bearing Rein Hook
L - 26
What is a jointed snaffle with one arm of the mouthpiece shorter and more curved than the other?
Antilug Bit
L - 12
What is a leather or nylon headstall with a weighted noseband with metal rings for attachment to the longe line?
Longeing Cavesson
L - 171
What is a light, 2-wheeled racing rig designed for one person during a trotting race?
Sulky
L - 259
What is a long combination lead rope and reins attached to the heel of a bosal; traditionally a twenty-one-foot horsehair rope used with a bosal and tied to form the reins and lead rope of the jaquima (hackamore)?
Mecate
L - 178
What is a long flexible rein extension that can be used as a quirt, and is attached to closed reins?
Romal
L - 236
What is a man-made structure used to shelter horses, tack & feed?
Barn
L - 23
What is a means of weaving the strands of a rope back into themselves to prevent the end of the rope from fraying?
Back Splice
L - 20
What is a metal, D-shaped device on the English saddle through which the leather runs & on which the foot rests?
Stirrup Iron
L - 256
What is a non-slip knot that will untighten even if tightened very snugly & is used for safety in restraint procedures?
Bowline Knot
L - 36
What is a pair of eye shields fixed to the bridle or one the head covering used to prevent a horse from looking anywhere but directly in front of him?
Blinkers
L - 32
What is a piece of equipment used to exercise horses consisting of several arms extending for a central pole with the horses tied to the ends of the arms & follow it in a circular path?
Hot Walker (Walker)
L - 286
What is a piece of felt, sheepskin or cloth-covered foam rubber placed under the saddle to reduce undue pressure on the horse's back & is cut to the shape of the saddle only slightly larger?
Nummah
L - 193
What is a pointed device strapped on the heel of a rider's boot used to urge the horse onward?
Spur
L - 253
What is a rope of leather strap used to tie the front legs together to restrain a horse?
Hobbles
L - 140
What is a rumble seat on a carriage?
Open Seat In The Rear Part Of A Carriage
L - 237
What is a sheet used to keep a sweating horse warm as it cools down from a workout, prevent it from getting chilled?
Antisweat Sheet
L - 13
What is a short, flat, leather riding whip?
Bat
L - 25
What is a single rein fastened to the brake handle of a wagon that runs through the driver's hand to the bit of the lead animal?
Jerk Line
L - 157
What is a small pad behind the saddle on which a second rider or pack is carried?
Pillion
L - 212
What is a small piece of leather seamed together at the ends in the shape of a rectangle that encircles 2 or more straps of leather to keep the straps together neatly & are commonly found on bridles or saddles?
Keepers
L - 160
What is a Spanish word meaning the end of a strap that must be passed through a buckle?
Latigo
L - 165
What is a specific area for washing horses that has good footing when wet & adequate drainage?
Wash Rack
L - 287
What is a stable kicker?
Horse That Kicks Frequently At The Wall & Doors Of His Stable (Stall) Just For The Satisfaction Of Striking Something With His Hind Feet
L - 254
What is a style of boot that is slightly above ankle height, has a small heel & laces or zips up the front?
Paddock Boots
L - 201
What is a style of western saddle with a flat seat & high dally horn, horizontal horn cap, square Texas-style skirts & cinches spread as far apart as possible & is popular with ropers?
Roping Saddle
L - 236
What is a thick leather strap with 2 handles placed close to the horse's withers, fastened around the horse's barrel just behind the front legs & is used in vaulting?
Vaulting Surcingle
L - 281
What is a thick, foam rubber noseband, covered in fleece that hides the horse's vision below & behind the horse?
Bluffter
L - 33
What is a thick, soft cushioning placed under the saddle to add comfort to the horse's back?
Saddle Blanket (Saddle Pad)
L - 239
What is a Tom Thumb bit?
Western Curb Bit With Short, Straight, Swivel Shanks And A Broken Mouthpiece
L - 270
What is a type of protective leg covering often used on roping & reining horses that covers the rear portion of the fetlocks to prevent abrasion & burns when the horse is performing sliding stops?
Skid Boots
L - 246
What is a type of spread fence that consists of two sets of posts and rails that are set at the same height used in show jumping and cross-country courses?
Parallel Bars
L - 203
What is a type of western stirrup with a rounded, narrow tread that allows the rider's foot to ride home in the stirrup rather than on the ball of the foot?
Oxbow Stirrup
L - 199
What is a web line about 20 - 30 feet in length used in training & exercising a horse in a circle around a handler?
Longe Line
L - 171
What is a wooden collar used as a restraint to prevent the horse from bending his neck?
Neck Cradle
L - 188
What is a wooden or aluminum device that is worn around the neck of the horse & prevents him from chewing at sores, blankets, bandages, etc.?
Cradle
L - 72
What is an emergency bridle made of rope?
War Bridle
L - 287
What is an English boot high enough to cover the ankle with an adjustable strap or buckle on the side?
Jodhpurs
L - 158
What is an English stirrup that has a top that curves away from the rider's instep that helps keep the heel down while riding?
Bent-Top Iron
L - 27
What is an establishment where privately owned horses are kept, exercised and generally looked after for an agreed fee?
Livery Stable (Stable, Boarding Stable)
L - 170
What is an instrument for removing excess water after bathing a horse or excess sweat?
Sweat Scraper
L - 260
What is an oval-shaped band topped with a buckle through which the shafts on a single-horse harness pass & in team driving, it is the part of the harness by which the traces are attached to the harness?
Tug
L - 276
What is another name for calcium oxide & is used as a disinfectant?
Lime
L - 169
What is another name for the rear cinch on a double rigged western saddle?
Flank Cinch
L - 230
What is happening when you bed down your horse?
Bedding Material (Straw Or Shavings) Is Added To A Stall Or Stable Area
L - 26
What is means of restraint that is a length of looped rope or chain attached to a wooden stick or a metal instrument that is used to apply pressure to the sensory nerves of the nose?
Twitch Or Nose Twitch
L - 277
What is the benefit of using a bowline knot?
It Will Untie Even If Tightened Very Snugly. Used For Safety In Restraint Procedures.
L - 36
What is the bottom of the stirrup & a support place for the foot when riding?
Tread
L - 274
What is the brace or bar extending between the hub & rim of the carriage wheel?
Spoke
L - 252
What is the braided rawhide or rope noseband of a bosal hackamore that fits over the nose & works on the principles of balance, weight & pressure?
Bosal
L - 35
What is the center portion of the mouthpiece of a bit that curves up over the tongue in the form of a raised bump?
Port
L - 218
What is the circular metal ring at each end of the cinch?
Cinch Ring
L - 234
What is the draft rein?
Outside Rein Of The Harness
L - 85
What is the eye of the lariat through which the rope is passed to form a loop?
Honda
L - 141
What is the general term for protective legwear for the horse's cannon bone, fetlock, coronary band & etc.?
Boots
L - 35
What is the harness strap running from the backstrap at the loin area to the breeching strap?
Loin Strap
L - 170
What is the horn & swell on a western saddle or the front portion of the English saddle that fits over the withers?
Pommel
L - 217
What is the lower horn on the near side of a sidesaddle?
Leaping Horn
L - 166
What is the main difference between a boot jack & a boot hook?
Boot Jack Are Used To Grip The Boot To Remove It From The Foot, Boot Hooks Are Metal Hooks Inserted In The 2 Cloth Loops Inside The Boot To Help The Rider Pull On Tall Leather Boots
L - 35
What is the name for the saddle leather with the hair side roughed up by a machine that is used to add some security?
Roughout Leather
L - 237
What is the name of a large knotted bag designed to be tied on a stall or a trailer and is used for a hay feeder?
Hay Net
L - 130
What is the name of a saddletree used by the U.S. Calvary?
McClellan Saddle
L - 176
What is the name of the handle of a whip?
Stock
L - 256
What is the name of the leather covering or shields over the front of western stirrups to protect the rider from brush & is also called a toe fender?
Tapadera
L - 263
What is the name of the light, strong vehicle pulled by horses involved in harness racing?
Racing Sulky (Sulky)
L - 228
What is the part of the bridle that lies across the horse's forehead below the ears called?
Brow Band
L - 41
What is the part of the English saddle tree is between the pommel & the seat?
Twist
L - 276
What is the piece called that connects the front and rear rigging rings just under the skirts; adds stability and strength to the rigging assembly when the horse is in action?
Connector Strap
L - 67
What is the piece that connects the shanks where the rein loops are attached & is also called the stabilizer bar and roper's bar?
Connecting Bar
L - 67
What is the portion of the fork on a western saddle that bulges on each side from a line perpendicular to the point where the fork attaches to the bars of the tree called?
Swell
L - 261
What is the prominent projection on the pommel of the western saddle?
Saddle Horn (Horn)
L - 239
What is the purpose of a "backsplice" on a lead rope?
Weaving The Strands Of A Rope Back Into Themselves To Prevent The End Of The Rope From Fraying.
L - 20
What is the purpose of a 'bent-top iron'?
It Helps To Keep The Heel Down. (Is Suitable For Riders Who Like To Push Their Foot Fully Home In The Iron)
L - 27
What is the purpose of a 'breast collar'?
To Hold The Saddle Forward On The Withers.
L - 38
What is the purpose of a 'breech strap' while packing?
To Prevent The Saddle From Slipping Forward.
L - 38
What is the purpose of a crown knot on a rope?
To Keep Rope From Unraveling
L - 74
What is the purpose of a running martingale?
Helps Prevent The Horse From Tossing & Raising Its Head
L - 176
What is the purpose of a shadow roll?
To Limit Horse's View Of The Race Track & Prevent A Horse From Shying Shadows
L - 242
What is the purpose of the anti-sweat sheet?
Helps The Horse Cool Down From Workout And Not Letting Him Get Chilled
L - 13
What is the purpose of the flank cinch on a double-rigged saddle?
Prevent The Saddle From Tipping Up & Flipping Forward During Roping?
L - 109
What is the purpose of the tie down?
Keep Horse From Throwing His Head Up
L - 268
What is the rear housing of a saddle?
It Is The Decorative Covering Behind The Cantle Of The Western Saddle.
L - 144
What is the rein that passes from the lead horse of the driving team to the coachman?
Lead Rein
L - 166
What is the restraint used on the hind legs of a mare during breeding to prevent her from kicking the stallion?
Hobbles (Breeding Hobbles)
L - 140
What is the rubber or leather ring that lies between the horse's cheek & the bit ring or shank used to prevent skin pinching?
Bit Guard
L - 29
What is the six-foot length of rope used to tie the three legs of a calf in calf-roping events?
Piggin' String
L - 212
What is the Spanish term for cowboy?
Vaquero
L - 281
What is the Spanish word meaning rope that is about 20 feet long & 1/2 inch in diameter with a running noose used for catching cattle & is also called a lasso?
Lariat
L - 164
What is the stick fastened to the near horse & the bit of the off horse for use in driving with a single rein to prevent crowding?
Jockey Stick
L - 158
What is the strap on a single harness that passes through the saddle & fastens to the shaft tugs?
Back Band
L - 20
What is the strap that joins the crupper's dock piece to the saddle pad on a harness?
Back Strap
L - 21
What is the strap that runs between the shanks of a curb or pelham bit & through a ring on the curb chain for the purpose of keeping the chain in the curb groove & discourage a horse from playing with the sides of the bit with his lower lip?
Lip Strap
L - 170
What is the strap that supports the breast collar on a harness?
Neck Strap
L - 189
What is the term for a bridle without blinder or blinkers covering the eyes?
Open Bridle
L - 196
What is the term for a long strap or rope used for leading a horse & also the downward portion of the curb bit from the mouthpiece?
Shank
L - 242
What is the term for a person who makes the metal parts of saddlery & harness such as bits, curb chains & stirrup irons?
Lorimer
L - 172
What is the term for a saddler who specializes in making items of saddlery for riding horses?
Black Saddler
L - 29
What is the term for a vehicle used for transporting horses that attaches behind a car or truck?
Trailer
L - 272
What is the term for a web headpiece & front nosepiece with a rope shank that forms the rear nosepiece & has no throatlatch allowing for it to be easily removed?
Basic Halter
L - 25
What is the term for an almost round horn cap about the size of a small hen's egg?
Appleton
L - 14
What is the term for fabric that cover's a horse's head, possibly the ears, and part of the neck in cold weather?
Hood
L - 141
What is the term for leather webbing or rope attached to the bit used for control & direction while driving also called reins?
Lines
L - 169
What is the term for material put down in a stall on which the horse may stand or lie such as straw, sawdust or shavings?
Bedding
L - 26
What is the term for the degree of horizontal rounding of the cantle to conform to the rider's outline?
Dish
L - 82
What is the term for the end of a stock whip or longeing whip that was originally made of horse hair & is now usually made from a piece of silk or synthetic material?
Lash (Throng)
L - 164
What is the term for the ends of western reins after they pass through the hands?
Bight
L - 28
What is the term for the portion of the saddle seat under & just in front of the rider's crotch?
Throat (Or Twist)
L - 267
What is the term for the seat on a carriage, from where the driving is done?
Box
L - 36
What is the term for the standard wooden horn on a Mexican saddle?
A Gourd Horn (Because Is Shaped Much Like A Small Gourd, Flatted Diagonally On One Side)
L - 123
What is the term for the upper ridge of the padded harness collar?
Afterwale
L - 4
What is the term for using someone else's land & pasture for the grazing of a horse for the payment of a weekly or monthly fee?
Agistment
L - 5
What is the top of a cut-and-laid fence or a sapling woven between upright stakes?
Binder
L - 28
What is the top skirt of a western saddle that covers & protects the tree bars from the back of the cantle to the end of the bars?
Back Jockey
L - 20
What is the type of noseband popular with event horses that cross in an X on the bridge of the horse's nose?
Figure Eight Noseband
L - 107
What is the upward curve on the back of a saddle seat?
Cantle
L - 47
What is the vocal sound of a jack or donkey?
Bray
L - 37
What is type of oil used to soften, condition & preserve leather and will darken the leather permanently with continued use?
Neat's Foot Oil
L - 188
What item may be used as a warning to others that a horse kicks?
A Red Ribbon In The Tail
L - 230
What martingale is a combination of the snaffle rein and the draw rein?
German Martingale
L - 120
What may be a continuous strap or a separate band buckled onto the back band of a harness that serves to keep the shafts securely in position which is important for proper balance?
Bellyband
L - 26
What parchment-like material is made from split cowhide that has been dehaired and dressed, but not tanned?
Rawhide
L - 229
What piece of equipment that goes around the girth of the horse being used for vaulting?
Vaulting Surcingle
L - 259
What term describes a collection of race horses belonging to one person or the building in which horses are kept?
Stable
L - 253
What term refers to a ranch with all its equipment & employees or the personal equipment of a cowboy?
Outfit
L - 198
What tool is designed to aid in the handling of hay and straw & has a wooden handle on one end and a hook on the other?
Hay Hook
L - 130
What training aids have loops at the end of the reins that are fastened to the girth with the reins then passed through the rings of a snaffle bit & returned along the horse's neck to the rider's hands?
Draw Reins
L - 231
What two areas of the bit would be measured to determine 'bit proportion'?
The Distance Of The Shank Above The Mouthpiece And The Distance Of The Shank Below The Mouthpiece
L - 29
What type of leather is the outer layer of a hide from which the under flesh side has been removed?
Split Hide
L - 252
What type of riding breeches are cut full at the hips, tapering to the knees, and are tight fitting from the knees to the ankles?
Jodhpurs
L - 158
What type of saddle has a high cantle that inclines the rider's weight forward to keep in balance with the horse when going over jumps; some may have knee rolls to help maintain balance?
Jump Seat Saddle (Jumping Saddle)
L - 159
What type of saddle has the rider sitting forward with both legs on one side, usually the near side?
Side Saddle
L - 245
What type of severe bridle puts pressure on the poll and in mouth when the reins are pulled and the bit slides up the bridle/bit combination?
Gag Bridle
L - 117
What type of snap with a quick-release collar that is often used in trailers in order to release the rope while the horse is pulling on it?
Panic Snap
L - 203
When would the snaffle key bit normally be used?
For Training Young Horses
L - 250
Where is the cheek piece located?
Between The Bit And The Crown Piece Of A Bridle
L - 55
Where is the waist located on an English saddle?
Just Forward Of The Seat & Behind The Pommel
L - 286
Where specifically do cross ties attach to the horse?
To The Cheek Rings On Each Side Of The Halter
L - 73
Where would the loop called an eye splice commonly be found?
End Of A Rope
L - 102
Where would you find the face piece on a harness?
Extending Below The Brow Band Of The Harness Bridle & Resting On The Horse's Forehead
L - 103
Which breed of horse would most likely be seen in a tail set?
American Saddlebred
L - 262
Which common restraint is usually used when grooming or saddling a horse in an aisleway?
Cross Ties
L - 73
Which general type of fencing is made from posts set in the ground with rails that run perpendicular to connect them & are often made of pine, oak or fir?
Wood Fence (Post & Rail)
L - 295
Which term is sometimes mistakenly used to describe any bit with a jointed mouthpiece?
Snaffle
L - 249
Which type of rigging is described as halfway between the 3/4 & the centerfire position?
5/8 Rigging
L - 108
Which type of stall would increase the need of exercise because it severely restricts the mobility of the horse?
Tie Stalls
L - 269
Which western saddle front rigging is placed halfway between the center fire rig & the full double rig?
Three-Quarter Rigging
L - 267
A kink in the horse's tail and a bowed back mean what?
The Horse Is Prepared To Buck
L - FCH p. 153
A potential source of disease-producing organisms and ammonia in barns is caused by what two conditions?
Keeping Used Bedding Too Near Stalls Or Inside Barns; Removing Used Bedding Less Often Than Every 3 Days
L - FCH p. 184
List 3 types of stall floors and state which one is the most popular?
Clay; Concrete; Gravel/Limestone; Asphalt; Tartan; Rubber; Sand; Most Popular Is Clay
L - FCH p. 181-2
Name 3 sources of acceptable shelter in a pasture that is not man-made.
Trees, Brush, Boulders, Depressions Or Slopes In The Land
L - FCH p. 103
Name 5 components of desirable quality bedding.
Absorbent; Dust-Free; Not Palatable; Inexpensive; Provide Cushion; Provide Secure Footing; Easy To Clean; Readily Available
L - FCH p. 184
The use of what 3 common devices can achieve adequate ventilation in barns and stables?
Vents, Windows, Doors
L - FCH p. 183
To prevent fighting over fences and discourage leaning, wood chewing, and cribbing, what should be placed at the top of the fence?
One Strand Of Smooth Electric Wire
L - FCH p. 184
What are 3 causes of thin horses?
Poor Quality Or Inadequate Amounts Of Forage; Dental Problems; Parasites; High Energy Needs Due To Lactation Or Hard Work; Hot/Humid Weather Which Increases Energy Needs And Decreases Feed Intake; Chronic Disease; Horse Being Low In The Pecking Order When Fed In A Group
L - FCH p. 152
When feeding horses in a group, why is knowing the group's pecking order important?
Feeding The Horses In Order Of Dominance (Most Dominant First, Least Dominant Last) Will Help To Avoid Injuries To Horses And People During Feeding And Helps Keep Order Within The Group.
L - FCH p. 153
When hay is fed in a feed bunk the horse will usually pull the hay out of the bunk and eat it from the ground for what reason?
So They Can See Better What Is Going On Around Them
L - FCH p. 149
When stabling a horse, access to light and ventilation prevents what 2 conditions?
Respiratory Disease; Stable Vices
L - FCH p. 182
Although straw is a popular bedding for horses, give 4 disadvantages it may present.
Horses Eat Straw, Highly Combustible, Large Volume Of Debris, Dusty, Cost, High Labor In Cleaning, Large Of Amount Of Storage Room, Difficult To Dispose Of, Availability
L - HIH 330-1
As a means of forced exercise, name a mechanical device that is used to help develop & condition halter horses.
Tread Mill, Hot Walker, Equalizer
L - EVANS, TH2 784
At what height should a hay net be hung?
At Eye Height Of The Horse
L - HIH 710-5
Describe a non-leverage bit.
Bit That Does Not Apply Pressure To The Poll
L - AYHC 108-3L
Explain the difference between a split ear bridle & a slip ear bridle.
Split Ear-Crown Piece Is Split Allowing One Ear To Pass Through The Crown Piece, Slip Ear-Small Loop Designed To Go Around One Ear Is Added To The Crown Piece
L - AYHC 108-2L
For what purpose is glycerin soap used?
Cleaning Agent For Tack & Equipment
L - HIH 1100-14
Give 2 purposes of pasture land.
Nutrition & Exercise
L - HIH 730-1
Give 3 advantages of a saddle made from synthetic materials.
Cheaper To Purchase, Light Weight, Easier To Clean & Maintain Than Leather
L - HIH 1100-3
How does freeze branding a gray horse differ from freeze branding a chestnut horse?
Branding A Gray Horse The Freezing Iron Is Applied Long Enough To Kill The Hair Root, Preventing New Hair Growth Instead Of Just Causing New Growth To Be White
L - EVANS, TH2 809
How should a bumper-pull trailer hitch be properly mounted on the towing vehicle?
Bolted & Welded To The Vehicle Frame Not Just To The Bumper
L - AYHC 101-1L
How would you determine if a horse trailer is tall enough for a specific horse to be safely transported in it?
Height Of The Trailer Should Be 10 Inches Taller Than The Normal Resting Position Of The Horse's Head
L - AYHC 301-1L
In addition to keeping a horse in the stall, give 2 other functions of a stall guard.
Allows More Air Circulation In Stall, Allows Horse To Hang Its Head Over Or Out Of The Stall With A Solid Door
L - HIH 1100-12
In addition to the hitch, how should a bumper-pull trailer be attached to the towing vehicle?
By 2 Safety Chains Running From The Trailer To The Frame Of The Towing Vehicle
L - AYHC 101-1L
In addition to the purchase price of the horse, name 3 essential purchases other than hay & grain a new horse owner would need to make.
Halter & Lead, Bridle, Saddle, Fittings, Saddle Pad Or Harness, Buckets For Water & Feed, Fly Spray, Grooming Tools, Helmet, Bedding
L - HIH 110-3
In northern parts of the US, to which direction should an open side of a run-in shed face & why?
To The South, To Take Advantage Of The Low Winter Sun
L - EVANS, TH2 772
In reference to a machine, what is a hot walker?
Mechanical Device That Leads Horses In A Circle At A Slow Walk In Order To Cool Them After Workout
L - EVANS, TH2 784
In reference to an English saddle, what is the term for the channel that runs down the center of the underside of the saddle?
Gullet
L - HIH 1100-2
In reference to packing, describe a half-breed & explain how it is used.
Heavy Canvas Cover Used Over A Saddle With A Heavy Wooden Bar At The Bottom. It Provides Extra Padding & Holds The Pack Away From The Animal's Sides
L - HIH 1125-1
In the stable, adequate ventilation is necessary to reduce the presence of air contaminants. Give 2 examples of an air contaminant.
Dust, Mold, Irritating Gases, Microscopic Debris
L - AYHC 107-1L
Name 2 designs of mesh fences.
Diamond Mesh, Rectangular Mesh, Square Mesh
L - EVANS, TH2 763
Name 2 places where a gate should not be placed in a paddock.
Corner Of A Fence Line, Low Or Wet Areas, Areas Of Unsuitable Terrain Or Footing
L - EVANS, TH2 770
Name 2 types of martingale that attaches to the reins.
Irish Martingale, German Martingale, Running Martingale
L - HIH 1100-6
Name 3 areas to which a hackamore applies pressure.
Nose, Chin, Face, Poll, Jaw, Cheeks (Not Mouth)
L - HIH 1100-10
Name 3 different types of English saddle pads.
Sheepskin, Hair Pad, Foam Pad, Imitation Sheepskin/Fleece, Felt Pad, Therapeutic Pad
L - HIH 1100-5
Name 3 positions that horses can ride in a horse trailer?
Slant, Head To Head, Head To Tail, Face Forward-Side By Side
L - AYHC 301-1L
Name 4 considerations when buying bedding.
Absorbency, Availability, Dust-Free, Easily Disposed Of, Unpalatable, Cost, Comfortable, Combustibility
L - HIH 330-1
Name 4 considerations when choosing a vehicle to pull a horse trailer.
Size Of Vehicle, Engine Size, Towing Capacity, Electrical System, Type Of Hitch Or Ball Size, Brake System, Weight Capacity Of Vehicle, Trailer Weight, Length & Type
L - AYHC 301-1L
Name 4 disadvantages of an automatic waterer.
Initial Expense, Not Properly Maintained Regularly, Excessive Water Intake When Horse Is Hot, No Way To Monitor Intake Of Water, Electrical Shock, Malfunction, Horses Play In Water Causing Spillage
L - EVANS, TH2 284 & 774
Name 4 factors that can cause temperature variation in the individual horse.
Age, Environmental Temperature, Disease State, Level & Intensity Of Activity, Precipitation, Sex, Time Of Day, Wind
L - AYHC 104-2L
Name 4 features of a horse trailer that provide added safety for the horse.
Butt Bar, Chest/Wall Padding, Screened Windows, Rubber Mats, Safety/Quick Release Ties
L - AYHC 201-1L
Name 4 features of good pasture management.
Test Soil For Lime & Fertilizer Needs, Don't Overgraze, Rotate Pastures, Mow, Control Weeds, Scatter Manure Piles, Keep Pastures Free Of Mechanical Hazards, Weeds & Noxious Plants, Don't Graze During Extreme Wet Weather
L - EVANS, TH2 274
Name 4 qualities of a good stall floor.
Durable Material, Non-Slip Material, Absorbent Material, Easy To Clean, Resistant To Pawing
L - AYHC 107-2L
On a Pelham bridle, which set of reins - the upper or lower - works like a snaffle?
Upper
L - AYHC 108-3L
On a western bridle, what side of the horse does the throatlatch buckle?
Left (Near) Side
L - HIH 100-8
On what side of the post should fence boards be nailed & why?
Nailed On Inside So Horse Cannot Pop The Boards Off By Leaning Against The Fence
L - EVANS, TH2 762
The corner of the horse's mouth should have how many wrinkles with a properly fitted egg-butt snaffle bit?
1 Or 2 Small Wrinkles
L - HIH 1100-8
The McClellan saddle is single-rigged. What does this mean?
It Has Only One Cinch
L - HIH 1125-1
There are 3 types of saddles in the hunt or forward seat category. What are they?
All-Purpose, Close Contact, Dressage
L - AYHC 108-1L
To what & where does a goose neck trailer attach?
To A Ball Or Fifth-Wheel In The Bed Of A Pick Up Or Truck
L - AYHC 101-3
To what direction should the open side of a three-sided shelter face?
Away From Prevailing Winds
L - AYHC 104-1L
To what part of the English bridle does the throatlatch attach?
Crown Piece
L - HIH 1100-7
Under what condition would a horse's teeth make him appear older than he actually is?
When Horse Is Kept On Sandy Pastures Causing Teeth To Wear Faster Than Normal
L - EVANS, TH2 093
What are 2 major preparation steps needed before installing rubber mats in a stall?
Level The Floor, Make Sure Floor Is Well-Packed, Good Drainage
L - HIH 320-2
What device is used to keep horses off the fences to reduce maintenance & the chance of injury?
Electric Wire, When Located On The Top Or Inside Of The Other Type Of Fence
L - EVANS, TH2 766
What is a breeding shed?
Specialized Building Where Mares Are Bred May Include Mare Exam Facilities, Observation Room, Dummy Mare For Ai Collection & Lab For Semen Evaluation & Extension
L - EVANS, TH2 781
What is another name for a true hackamore?
Jaquima
L - HIH 1100-10
What is attached to the end of closed or California reins?
Small Quirt / Romal
L - HIH 1100-8
What is bedding?
Material Used To Cover The Stall Floor To Provide Comfort To The Horse & Absorb Moisture
L - HIH 110-5
What is meant by the term, full board?
Stable Where The Horse Is Kept Will Take Care Of All The Horse's Needs (Shelter, Feeding, Stall Cleaning, Turn-Out & Perhaps Exercise)
L - HIH 110-3
What is often added to the blades of a pack saddle to ensure protection for the horse?
Sheepskin Lining
L - HIH 1125-1
What is the benefit from using a copper mouthpiece in a bit?
Increases Salivation
L - HIH 1100-10
What is the English version of a tie-down?
Standing Martingale
L - AYHC 108-3L
What is the main purpose of a noseband?
To Keep The Horse's Mouth Shut
L - HIH 1100-6
What is the minimum temperature that water should be for horses during the winter?
45 Degrees F
L - AYHC 104-1L
What is the most common type of western reins?
Open Or Split Reins
L - HIH 1100-8
What is the name of a colorful woven blanket used with a western saddle that is made from wool?
Navajo
L - HIH 1100-5
What is the proper name for the bump in the middle of the mouthpiece of a curb bit?
Port
L - AYHC 108-3L
What is the purpose of a back cinch on a roping saddle?
To Prevent The Saddle From Flipping Forward
L - AYHC 108-2L
What is the purpose of the anti-sweat sheet?
To Wick Moisture Away From The Horse's Body After A Heavy Workout, To Speed Up Cooling Process Through Evaporation
L - HIH 1100-12
What is the purpose of the crupper on a pack saddle?
To Keep The Saddle From Sliding Forward
L - AYHC 118-1L
What is the recommended amount of ridge ventilation in a barn for each horse or stall?
At Least 1 Foot For Each Horse Or Stall
L - AYHC 207-2
What is the strongest wooden material used for building stalls?
Rough Cut Oak
L - AYHC 207-2
What is the term for the 'specialized building' where mares are bred?
Breeding Shed
L - EVANS, TH2 781
What is the term for the type of mouthpiece that does not have a port & is not jointed in the middle but has a slight bow?
Mullen Mouth
L - HIH 1100-11
What is the term for the type of sheet that is used during outdoor exercise in cold weather that runs from the withers to the hindquarters?
Half-Sheet (Not Quarter Sheet- It Does Not Go Over Withers)
L - HIH 1100-16
What is the western version of the standing martingale?
Tie Down
L - AYHC 108-3L
What part of a bit enables it to be classified as a leverage bit?
Shanks
L - AYHC 108-3L
What part of the English saddle rests on the horse's back?
Panel
L - HIH 1100-2
What piece of equipment is used in conjunction with a pack saddle to prevent it from sliding forward?
Breeching (Not Crupper-Generally Not Used With Pack Saddles)
L - HIH 1125-2
What piece of equipment needs to be used with a running martingale to prevent the martingale from interfering with the bit?
Rein Stops
L - HIH 1100-12
What practice helps to decrease a horse bolting its grain?
Placing Several Large Round Rocks In The Feed Tub
L - EVANS, TH2 183
What strap is commonly seen on a western bridle that is not present on a simple English bridle?
Curb Strap
L - AYHC 108-2L
What strap is seen on a western bridle that is not seen on a snaffle bridle?
Curb Strap
L - HIH 1100-8
What structure acts as a safety device because it will help to prevent the horse from falling out of a trailer when the door is open?
Butt Bar Or Butt Chain
L - AYHC 201-1L
What type of conformation is undesirable in a pack horse & why?
Little Or No Withers Because It Will Allow The Saddle To Turn & Rub, Creating Painful Sores Or Withers That Are Too High With A Long Weak Back Which Would Create A Sore Back & Saddle May Rub On Withers
L - AYHC 118-1L
What type of English saddle is designed to give the rider optimum leg contact with the horse?
Dressage Saddle
L - AYHC 108-1L
What type of material is a true Navajo blanket made from?
Wool
L - HIH 1100-5
What type of reins are covered with a pebble surface over the hand grip portion & are used in racing to provide a secure grip?
Rubber Reins
L - HIH 1100-6
What type of saddle is most noted for the high thigh rolls located near the front of the saddle?
Australian Saddle
L - AYHC 108-2L
What type of saddle is specially designed with a flat seat, forward short flaps & no extra knee roll?
Close Contact Saddle
L - AYHC 108-1L
What would you find a latigo & what is its purpose?
Latigo Is Found On Western Saddle & It Is The Strap That Ties Up The Cinch On The Left Side Of The Saddle
L - HIH 1100-4
When constructing a horse stall, what spacing should be used for the bars on the partitions & give one reason why?
3 -4 Inch Spacing Between Bars So That A Rearing Or Pawing Horse Cannot Get A Foot Stuck Between The Bars
L - AYHC 207-2L
When hauling a mare & stallion together in the same trailer, what substance can be used to help prevent the stallion from smelling the mare?
Vicks Vaporub Rubbed Into The Nostrils Of The Stallion
L - EVANS, TH2 816
Where is the office of the American Horse Council located?
Washington Dc
L - EVANS, TH2 084
Where on a western saddle would you find the hobble strap?
At The Bottom Of The Fender Above The Stirrup
L - AYHC 108-4L
Where would you find the twist on an English saddle?
On The Top Of The Saddle At The Junction Of The Seat & The Pommel
L - HIH 1100-2
Which snaffle is more severe: an egg-butt with a mouth piece as thick as your pinkie or a Dee-ring with a mouth piece as thick as your thumb?
Egg-Butt With Thinner Mouth Piece
L - HIH 1100-10
Why is it important to keep a pack saddle from sliding backwards?
So It Doesn't Rest On The Horse's Kidneys Or Lumbar Region
L - HIH 1125-2
Why may putting a blanket on a horse with a winter coat actually make the horse colder rather than warmer?
Winter Coat Traps Body Heat Between Hair Fibers, Blanket May Compress Insulating Hair Fibers, Eliminating The Air Layer & Reducing Horse's Natural Protection Against The Cold
L - AYHC 204-2L