Do You Really Know Horse Terms?

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    Brood mare

    • A mare used specifically for riding
    • A mare used specifically for showing
    • A mare used specifically for cart pulling
    • A mare used specifically for breeding
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Do You Really Know Horse Terms? - Quiz
About This Quiz

FOR THE QUIZ I WILL NOT SAY, " WHAT DOES ---------- MEAN", I WILL JUST PUT A WORD AND YOU WILL CHOOSE WHAT IT MEANS. Do you really know as much as you think you do about horses. Well, take this quiz to find out. Don't worry if you get one wrong its kind-of hard!

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  • 2. 

    Above the bit

    • The bit slides out of the horses mouth.

    • The horse carries its head high to avoid the pressure of the bit. Reducing the riders control.

    • Horse throws his or hers head to make the bit move.

    • The bit is to small so the horse carries his or hers head high.

    Correct Answer
    A. The horse carries its head high to avoid the pressure of the bit. Reducing the riders control.
    Explanation
    The horse carries its head high to avoid the pressure of the bit, which reduces the rider's control. This means that the horse is intentionally lifting its head to alleviate the discomfort or pain caused by the bit in its mouth. By doing so, the horse is able to lessen the pressure on its mouth and make it more difficult for the rider to have full control over its movements.

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    Dam

    • Mother of a horse

    • Father of a horse

    • The son of a horse

    • The daughter of a horse

    Correct Answer
    A. Mother of a horse
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Mother of a horse" because a dam is a female parent of a horse. In horse breeding, the term "dam" refers to the mother of a horse, while the term "sire" refers to the father. Therefore, the correct answer is the option that correctly identifies the dam as the mother of a horse.

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    Daisy-Cutting

    • A horse that pulls on the lead rope when it grazes

    • A low walking or trotting action

    • A horse that likes to graze

    Correct Answer
    A. A low walking or trotting action
    Explanation
    Daisy-cutting refers to a low walking or trotting action in horses. When a horse exhibits this behavior, it means that it is keeping its head low to the ground while walking or trotting, as if it were cutting the daisies with its hooves. This term is often used to describe a horse's movement style and can be seen as a desirable trait in certain disciplines, such as dressage or showing.

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    When a rider asks for a trot, canter, etc. It is called a(n)_________

    Correct Answer
    aid
    Aid
    Explanation
    When a rider asks for a specific gait such as trot or canter, they use aids to communicate their intentions to the horse. These aids can be verbal, such as a command or cue, or physical, such as a leg or rein aid. The rider's aids serve as a means of communication and guidance, helping the horse understand what is being asked of them and respond accordingly.

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    Write 1-8 sentences on what a, square hault, is.

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