IEA Horsemanship Quiz

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A quiz on horsemanship, anatomy, etc. . .

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1.

What color is this horse?
- A.
  
  Paint
- B.
  
  Pinto
- C.
  
  Bay
- D.
  
  Black
Correct Answer
B. Pinto

Explanation
This is a Pinto. It is not necessarily a Paint because although Paint is a color, it's also a breed. If you're not sure of the horse's breed, Pinto is a safe answer because it describes ONLY color.

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2.

What color is this horse?
- A.
  
  Grey
- B.
  
  White
- C.
  
  Cremello
- D.
  
  Palomino
Correct Answer
C. Cremello
3.

Describe this horse's facial markings.
- A.
  
  White face
- B.
  
  Bald face
- C.
  
  Blaze
- D.
  
  Pinto
Correct Answer
B. Bald face
4.

Describe this horse's facial markings.
5.

What are four types of Snaffle bit?
- A.
  
  D-ring, Eggbutt, Pelham, Full Cheek
- B.
  
  Gag, Boucher, Pelham, Loose Ring
- C.
  
  Loose Ring, Full Cheek, Gag, D-ring
- D.
  
  Full Cheek, D-ring, Loose Ring, Eggbutt
Correct Answer
D. Full Cheek, D-ring, Loose Ring, Eggbutt
6.

What type of leverage bit is this?
- A.
  
  Baucher
- B.
  
  Kimberwicke
- C.
  
  Loose Ring
- D.
  
  Gag
Correct Answer
A. Baucher
7.

What type of leverage bit is this?
- A.
  
  Pelham
- B.
  
  Gag
- C.
  
  Cherry Roller
- D.
  
  Kimberwicke
Correct Answer
D. Kimberwicke
8.

What is the difference between a French Link and a Dr. Bristol mouthpiece?
- A.
  
  This is a trick question, there is no difference!
- B.
  
  Both have three links, but the middle link of a Dr. Bristol is flat, and the middle link of a French Link is rounded.
- C.
  
  A French Link can only be a mouthpiece for a snaffle bit, and a Dr, Bristol can only be a mouthpiece for a leverage bit.
- D.
  
  Dr. Bristols hurt horses and are not allowed in IEA, but French Links are fine and are allowed in IEA
Correct Answer
B. Both have three links, but the middle link of a Dr. Bristol is flat, and the middle link of a French Link is rounded.
9.

What are three types of oxer fence?
- A.
  
  Rolltop, Verticle, Square oxer
- B.
  
  Swedish oxer, Square oxer, Ramp oxer
- C.
  
  Swedish oxer, Liverpool, Riviera
- D.
  
  There are only two types of oxer!
Correct Answer
B. Swedish oxer, Square oxer, Ramp oxer

Explanation
Hogsback oxer, Fan, and Triple Bar are three more types of oxer.

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10.

What are two types of Martingale?
- A.
  
  Breastplate and Standing martingale
- B.
  
  Standing martingale and Running martingale
- C.
  
  There is only one type of Martingale
- D.
  
  Draw reigns and Running martingale
Correct Answer
B. Standing martingale and Running martingale

Explanation
Two more types are the German martingale and Irish martingale.

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11.

How long is the average horse's stride?
- A.
  
  12ft
- B.
  
  10ft
- C.
  
  15ft
- D.
  
  6ft
Correct Answer
A. 12ft
12.

How many strides are in a 60ft line?
- A.
  
  6 strides
- B.
  
  4 strides
- C.
  
  8 strides
- D.
  
  5 strides
Correct Answer
B. 4 strides

Explanation
A horse's stride is 12ft on average. 60 divided by 12 is 5 strides.

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13.

How many beats to the canter?
- A.
  
  2
- B.
  
  4
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  1
Correct Answer
C. 3
14.

What is the name for the wooden part inside the saddle?
- A.
  
  The tree
- B.
  
  The seat
- C.
  
  The cantle
- D.
  
  The pommel
Correct Answer
A. The tree
15.

Where is a horse's dock?
- A.
  
  Where it's neck meets it's body
- B.
  
  Where it's head meets it's neck
- C.
  
  Where it's tail meets it's body
- D.
  
  On it's belly
Correct Answer
C. Where it's tail meets it's body
16.

What is a horse's normal temperature?
- A.
  
  99 - 101 degrees Farenheit
- B.
  
  Exactly 90 degrees Farenheit
- C.
  
  120 degrees Farenheit
- D.
  
  80 - 85 degrees Farenheit
Correct Answer
A. 99 - 101 degrees Farenheit
17.

What is the normal respiration (breaths per minute) for a horse?
- A.
  
  5 - 7 breaths
- B.
  
  8 - 20 breaths
- C.
  
  20 - 30 breaths
- D.
  
  Exactly 22.5 breaths
Correct Answer
B. 8 - 20 breaths
18.

How do you find a horse's pulse rate?
- A.
  
  Take it's temperature
- B.
  
  Count the breaths it takes in a minute; this is also the pulse rate
- C.
  
  Listen to the heart on the right shoulder
- D.
  
  Listen to the heart on the left side of the chest, just behind the left elbow
Correct Answer
D. Listen to the heart on the left side of the chest, just behind the left elbow

Explanation
The normal pulse rate for a horse is 36 - 42 beats per minute.

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