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