The Grooming Quiz
Grooming is an essential part of owning a horse. You should get 100% on this quiz if you know enough about grooming your horse. If you don't, research a bit more and then take the quiz again.
- 1.
What does grooming help with? (Select all that apply)
- A.
Removing dust and dirt
- B.
Circulation
- C.
Toning the muscles
- D.
Losing weight
- E.
Gaining weight
- F.
Helping the horse relax
- G.
Bonding with your horse
Correct Answer(s)
A. Removing dust and dirt
B. Circulation
C. Toning the muscles
F. Helping the horse relax
G. Bonding with your horseExplanation
Grooming will do all of the above except affect your horses weight. It also lets you check your horse over for new injuries, rub marks from rugs or infections.Rate this question:
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- 2.
A metal curry comb can only ever be used for:
- A.
The tail and mane
- B.
Cleaning other brushes
- C.
Cleaning the body
- D.
Cleaning the hooves
- E.
It can be used for all of the above
Correct Answer
B. Cleaning other brushesExplanation
The metal curry comb should never be used for anything else than cleaning other brushes as the metal could hurt the horse otherwise.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The body brush can be used on all parts of the body.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The body brush is the most versatile brush in your grooming kit. It can be used on the body, head, mane, tail and legs.Rate this question:
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- 4.
You have to use soft, light strokes when grooming a horse so that you don't hurt them.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
False!
Many beginners are too soft when grooming and find it hard to clean their horse. Horse's skin is a lot thicker and tougher than ours so make sure you use some pressure with the brush to ensure a vigorous grooming session!Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following is the body brush not effective for?
- A.
Removing dust and dirt
- B.
Setting the hairs straight
- C.
Removing dried mud
- D.
It is effective for all of them
Correct Answer
C. Removing dried mud -
- 6.
Which two brushes are often used with each other?
- A.
The dandy brush and curry comb
- B.
The curry comb and body brush
- C.
The body brush and dandy brush
- D.
You never use two brushes at the same time
Correct Answer
B. The curry comb and body brushExplanation
The curry comb loosens the dried mud while the body brush brushes it out of the coat.Rate this question:
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- 7.
You should groom your horse from the rump to the face.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
This would cause you to flick dirt onto the horses face and irritate the horse.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The dandy brush is mainly used on the (choose from: hooves or back or legs or none)
Correct Answer
legs - 9.
The dandy brush is used for removing dried mud.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
The curry comb can be used to (check all boxes that apply):
- A.
Remove dried mud
- B.
Removing dust
- C.
Clean other brushes
- D.
Remove molting hair
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer(s)
A. Remove dried mud
C. Clean other brushes
D. Remove molting hairExplanation
The curry is not very effective when it comes to removing just dust in the coat as it doesnt have bristles for the dust to get caught in.Rate this question:
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- 11.
The hoof pick is probably the most important part of your grooming kit.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 12.
You should pick out your horses hooves....
- A.
Before each ride
- B.
After each ride
- C.
Daily
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
This is also a good opportunity to check your horse's hooves for any abnormalities.Rate this question:
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- 13.
You must stand in close to the horses side and face the when picking out your horse's hooves. (rear or front)
Correct Answer
rear - 14.
You should always use the hoof pick...
- A.
Down and away from you
- B.
Up and towards you
- C.
Neither
Correct Answer
A. Down and away from you -
- 15.
What is the triangular shaped part of the hoof called that you must be careful of hitting too hard when picking out a horses hooves?
Correct Answer
the frog
a frog
frog
it is called the frog
it is called a frog
its called a frog
its a frog
its called the frog
its the frog - 16.
Sponges are useful for? (check all that apply)
- A.
Giving your horse a drink
- B.
Removing sweat
- C.
Washing your horse down
- D.
Removing discharge
Correct Answer(s)
B. Removing sweat
C. Washing your horse down
D. Removing discharge -
- 17.
How many separate sponges should you have?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
B. 2Explanation
One for the 'face' (eyes and nostrils) to remove discharge - this should be done daily. One for the body, specifically around the dock to remove manure or dried sweat on the bodyRate this question:
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- 18.
What is a sweat scraper used for:
- A.
To stop the horse from sweating
- B.
To cool the horse down
- C.
To remove water or sweat from a horses tack or rugs
- D.
To remove water or sweat from the coat
Correct Answer
D. To remove water or sweat from the coat -
- 19.
LAST QUESTION! The sweat scraper should be used in circular motions.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The sweat scarper should be used in the direction of the hair in the coat.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Failure to groom your horse can lead to:
- A.
Colic
- B.
A dull coat
- C.
Painful saddle sores
- D.
Skin irritations
- E.
Infections
- F.
A lame horse
- G.
Injuries
- H.
Mud fever
Correct Answer(s)
B. A dull coat
C. Painful saddle sores
D. Skin irritations
E. Infections
F. A lame horse
H. Mud fever -
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