Pony Quiz Questions

[Bettyboo222]

Please can you all ask me some pony care questions ?

I am doing a quiz at the gymkana, last year I managed to fail dramatically. I was a verbal test these were some of my answers.

Name the gaits ( I thought she said gates) - My Answer - 4 bar gate, wooden gate ect

What is the most important thing in a field my answer - Grass

So do you see why I need to practise now

 

[MrsMozart]

Okay...

How often should you pick out a horse's feet?

What should be in a grooming kit?

How much water does a horse drink in a day?

Name the main points of the horse.

What is a whorl?

Name the bones in a hoof.

Name four different types of saddles.

What is a Pelham?

Name four different types of rugs.

There, that should keep you going for a while...

 

[Thelwell_Girl]

1. Name the five phases of jumping!

2. Name three grooming brushes and their uses.

3. What are two signs that your horse is due to be shod?

GO!

 

[Seahorse]

how many pairs of ribs?

how many droppings on average should a horse do in a day?

respiration rate in a resting horse?

temperature?

 

[Hattiehorse]

Have to say, I agree with your 'Most important thing in field' answer.

Without grass for them to eat, what would be the point of turning them out? LOL

 

[Bettyboo222]

How often should you pick out a horse's feet?

At least twice a day or whenever you are with the horse, when in field

What should be in a grooming kit?

Curry comb rubber and plastic, hoof pick, body brush, sweat scraper, face brush, flick brush, comb, water brush

How much water does a horse drink in a day?

I don't know

Name the main points of the horse.

Head, neck, barrel, hoof, fetlock, mane, tail, dock

What is a whorl?

Change in the direction of coat

Name the bones in a hoof.

NO idea

Name four different types of saddles.

Western, jumping, dressage, general purpose, treeless

What is a Pelham?

A bit or a noseband I think

Name four different types of rugs.

Stable rug, turnout rug, anti sweat rug and fly rug

 

[Bettyboo222]

1. Name the five phases of jumping!

2. Name three grooming brushes and their uses.

3. What are two signs that your horse is due to be shod?
GO!

1. Name the five phases of jumping!

The approch, the take off, supension, the landing, the getaway

I know thats not the 'official' names


2. Name three grooming brushes and their uses.

Rubber curry comb - removal of mud

Body brush - removal of dust

Mane tail comb - untangling of the mane tail

3. What are two signs that your horse is due to be shod?

Seeing as I only ride barefoot this is a guess

Loose shoes and long feet

 

[Bettyboo222]

how many pairs of ribs?

how many droppings on average should a horse do in a day?

respiration rate in a resting horse?

temperature?

I have no idea, I will read my vetenairy book tonight

 

[Bettyboo222]

Have to say, I agree with your 'Most important thing in field' answer.

Without grass for them to eat, what would be the point of turning them out? LOL

Thank you, Apperently its water

 

[Thelwell_Girl]

1. Name the five phases of jumping!

The approch, the take off, supension, the landing, the getaway

I know thats not the 'official' names

Correct!

2. Name three grooming brushes and their uses.

Rubber curry comb - removal of mud

Body brush - removal of dust

Mane tail comb - untangling of the mane tail

Yep Could also have said dandy brush, flick brush, plastic curry comb, metal curry comb etc

3. What are two signs that your horse is due to be shod?

Seeing as I only ride barefoot this is a guess

Loose shoes and long feet

Both are good, you could also have said risen clenches and worn shoes.

Keep it going, Im sure youll do well!

 

[Spudlet]

Most important thing in a field? The horse

I would definitely fail

I did LOL at your gates though

ETA questions....

How would you check to see if your pony is cold?

How would you care for a hot sweaty horse after exercise?

What are the signs of good health?

 

[Bettyboo222]

Apart from shivering I don't know Spudlet

I would cool down the horse by walking for 20 mins then if still sweaty put a stable rug on, then 1/2 to an hour after that allow him/her to have water

Bright eyes, pricked ears, responding to voice, head up, showing intrest in surrondings

About the gates one, Its one of the girls first gymkana and we were talking about the quiz. RI said ' you'll be fine if you don't do this ' goes off and comes back with my answer sheet. I was mortified, I think I should of got half a mark for knowing the names of some gates

 

[Spudlet]

Apart from shivering I don't know Spudlet

I was taught to feel the base of their ears, if they are warm the horse is warm, if they are cold the horse will be feeling the chill

I would cool down the horse by walking for 20 mins then if still sweaty put a stable rug on, then 1/2 to an hour after that allow him/her to have water

Perfectly acceptable, you could also walk for a shorter time period, rinse off and scrape any sweat patches then put a cooler rug under a stable rug - depends how hot they are!

Bright eyes, pricked ears, responding to voice, head up, showing intrest in surrondings

Right again, don't forget also - a good appetite, and normal pulse and respiration rate

Next question! Why might you check the digital pulse in a horse?

ETA
I say more stupid things than that regularly, I am a wee bit deaf so sometimes totally mishear questions and answer in a totally random way! So was laughing with you, not at you

 

[Ladyinred]

Have to say, I agree with your 'Most important thing in field' answer.

Without grass for them to eat, what would be the point of turning them out? LOL

No no no lol

The most important thing in a field is your pony! He said so lol

 

[Bettyboo222]

Next question! Why might you check the digital pulse in a horse?

If you suspected she/he was unwell and wanted to check before calling out a vet ?

 

[Spudlet]

Well, close! A strong digital pulse can be a sign of lamintis, so if you had a laminitic you might check the digital pulse regularly as an early warning sign. You would need to know what is normal for that horse, then keep an eye out for changes. Other signs would be 'footiness' so if you found a pulse you might want to lead the horse over stony ground and look out for signs of reluctance. Depression (especially if accompanied by a tense, rigid kind of stance) can be a sign of pain - then of course there is the classic laminitic stance, rocked back on the heels. You would also be thinking about risk factors - like rich spring or autumn grass, or recent hard work on a hard surface.

To check the pulse generally, the pulse under the jaw is generally a better choice. You would count for 15 seconds while the horse is relaxed and at rest, then multiply by 4 to get the resting heart rate. The normal range is 36 - 48 beats per minute, this varies from horse to horse, so it's good to know what is usual for your horse.

 

[Bettyboo222]

Thanks spudlet

 

[Ommadawn]

For the points of the horse get a good diagram in one of the many books available and learn them by picking a starting point - I use the poll - and work your way down the neck, along the body, down the hind legs, back up the fore legs and back up the throat area of the neck to the head.

I definitely think you should have got points for knowing the types of gate!

Good luck!

 

[Bettyboo222]

Everyone on my table just went huh ?!? when she asked the question