Intermediate Horse Quiz

1. What piece of equipment should you NEVER use on your horse in a trailer?

Bridle

Light sheet/blanket

Tail bandage

Boots

If you tie your horse up in a trailer with a bridle, if they would get scared and pull back, they could hurt their mouth with the bit.

Explanation

If you tie your horse up in a trailer with a bridle, if they would get scared and pull back, they could hurt their mouth with the bit.

2. A "sock" is a white marking that goes halfway up the cannon bone.

True

False

It could also be called a "white half cannon" since it is WHITE up to HALF of the CANNON.

Explanation

It could also be called a "white half cannon" since it is WHITE up to HALF of the CANNON.

3. In cross-country jumping, what gait is it best to approach the jumps at?

Although trotting is acceptable, it is most natural for a horse to canter over fences. When it is crucial for a horse to clear the jump in cross-country, they can get much more power over the jump when cantering. You should never gallop over the jumps, because it is hard to judge when to take off when they are galloping.

Explanation

Although trotting is acceptable, it is most natural for a horse to canter over fences. When it is crucial for a horse to clear the jump in cross-country, they can get much more power over the jump when cantering. You should never gallop over the jumps, because it is hard to judge when to take off when they are galloping.

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4. All paints are pintos, but not all pintos are paints.

True

False

Paint is a breed of horse, and they all have the color: pinto. But some horses that have the pinto coloring may not be paint horses.

Explanation

Paint is a breed of horse, and they all have the color: pinto. But some horses that have the pinto coloring may not be paint horses.

5. When breaking a young horse, a good bit to use would be a........?

Mild curb bit

Rubber snaffle

Pelham bit

A rubber snaffle is a good starter bit. Even if it is mild, curb bits still do have a harsh "lever" effect on the mouth that is confusing to a green horse.

Explanation

A rubber snaffle is a good starter bit. Even if it is mild, curb bits still do have a harsh "lever" effect on the mouth that is confusing to a green horse.