How to Care for Horses
  • 1. What is the minimum recommended stall size for a horse?
A) 8x8 feet
B) 10x10 feet
C) 15x15 feet
D) 12x12 feet
  • 2. How often should a horse's hooves be trimmed?
A) Every 4-5 weeks
B) Every 6-8 weeks
C) Every 2-3 weeks
D) Only when they are visibly overgrown
  • 3. What is the average normal temperature range for a horse?
A) 97-99°F
B) 99-101.5°F
C) 95-97°F
D) 102-104°F
  • 4. Which of the following is a sign of colic in horses?
A) Drinking excessively
B) Increased appetite
C) Lying down quietly
D) Pawing at the ground
  • 5. What type of feed is most important for a horse's diet?
A) Grain
B) Supplements
C) Vegetables
D) Forage (hay/pasture)
  • 6. How much water should a horse drink daily on average?
A) 1-2 gallons
B) 5-10 gallons
C) 3-4 gallons
D) 15-20 gallons
  • 7. What is a common cause of laminitis in horses?
A) Overconsumption of carbohydrates
B) Frequent bathing
C) Poor ventilation
D) Lack of exercise
  • 8. What type of bedding is commonly used for horses?
A) Straw or shavings
B) Concrete
C) Carpet
D) Dirt
  • 9. How often should a horse be dewormed?
A) Every 6 months
B) Every month
C) Only when showing signs of worms
D) Varies depending on the horse and region, consult vet
  • 10. Which of the following vaccines is commonly given to horses?
A) Measles
B) Polio
C) Mumps
D) Tetanus
  • 11. What is the purpose of grooming a horse?
A) Only to make the horse look pretty
B) To remove dirt and debris, and stimulate circulation
C) To apply sunscreen
D) To train the horse
  • 12. What is 'sweet itch' in horses?
A) A nutritional deficiency
B) An allergic reaction to insect bites
C) A contagious bacterial infection
D) A fungal infection
  • 13. What is the name for a mature male horse that has not been castrated?
A) Gelding
B) Colt
C) Mare
D) Stallion
  • 14. What is the name for a mature female horse?
A) Stallion
B) Gelding
C) Filly
D) Mare
  • 15. What is the name for a castrated male horse?
A) Mare
B) Gelding
C) Colt
D) Stallion
  • 16. What is the process of filing down sharp points on a horse's teeth called?
A) Scaling
B) Floating
C) Bracing
D) Capping
  • 17. What is the name for baby horse of either sex?
A) Piglet
B) Foal
C) Calf
D) Kitten
  • 18. How often should a horse's water trough be cleaned?
A) Once a year
B) Regularly, at least once a week
C) Never
D) Only when it looks dirty
  • 19. What is the normal resting heart rate for a horse?
A) 10-20 beats per minute
B) 28-44 beats per minute
C) 80-100 beats per minute
D) 60-80 beats per minute
  • 20. What is the term for a horse's tail being braided and wrapped?
A) Banging
B) Pulling
C) Tapping
D) Brushing
  • 21. What is thrush in horses?
A) A type of colic
B) A bacterial infection in the frog of the hoof
C) A fungal infection on the skin
D) A respiratory disease
  • 22. Which of these is a sign of a healthy horse?
A) Rough coat
B) Dull, sunken eyes
C) Standing hunched
D) Bright, clear eyes
  • 23. What is the most important safety rule when working around horses?
A) Always let the horse know where you are.
B) Always shout to get their attention.
C) Always approach from the rear.
D) Always wear bright colors.
  • 24. What is the meaning of 'tying up' in horses?
A) When a horse gets tangled in its lead rope
B) A specific type of knot used for tying horses
C) When a horse refuses to be caught
D) Muscle stiffness and pain, often after exercise
  • 25. What is the primary nutrient in horse feed?
A) Fiber
B) Fat
C) Sugar
D) Protein
  • 26. How do you take a horse's temperature?
A) Orally with a thermometer
B) Rectally with a thermometer
C) By feeling the hooves
D) By feeling the ears
  • 27. What is the purpose of using fly spray on horses?
A) To kill any bacteria on the skin
B) To cool the horse down
C) To repel insects that can transmit diseases
D) To make the horse's coat shiny
  • 28. What does 'founder' refer to?
A) Thrush
B) Colic
C) Laminitis
D) Sweet itch
  • 29. When introducing a horse to a new pasture, what is the most important consideration?
A) Introduce them gradually to prevent overeating lush grass.
B) Immediately turn them out for the entire day.
C) Isolate the horse from the others.
D) Provide grain supplements.
  • 30. What is the height of a horse measured in?
A) Hands
B) Feet
C) Meters
D) Inches
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