Horse Anatomy And Health

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. How many muscles does your horse have below the knee or hock? 0 4 2 6

2. Which of these bones do you have, but your horse does not? Scapula Clavicle Femur Radius

3. Laminitis is a fairly common condition of horses and ponies. Which of these is NOT considered to be a cause of laminitis? Not picking out the feet properly. Poor conformation. Too much spring grass. Retention of afterbirth in recently foaled mares.

4. There has been a lot of wet weather lately, and while grooming your horse, you notice that his lower legs seem hot and puffy. Also there are small, weepy scabs on them. What is the most likely diagnosis? Sweet Itch Mud Fever Windgalls Splints

5. Where on your horse would you find the 'White Line'? On the back Around the muzzle In the mouth In the foot

6. You arrive at the stables one morning to find that your horse is scraping the floor, sweating, and keeps looking round at his belly. He doesn't look at all happy. What is the most likely cause of his discomfort? Azoturia Laminitis Colic Tetanus

7. Where on your horse might you find a 'Galvayne's Groove'? In the ear On the foot In the mouth On the hind leg

8. Complete the well known horse saying, "The eye of the master maketh the horse..."? fit free flighty fat

9. What is an average, healthy, horse's TPR (temperature, pulse and respiration)considered to be when he is at rest? 100.5F, 36-42 bpm, 8-12bpm 85.5F, 30-35 bpm, 4-8 bpm 110.5F, 40-45 bpm, 15-20 bpm 90.5F, 45-50 bpm, 25-30 bpm

10. Great news, your mare is in foal! How long will you have to wait for your new arrival? 6 months 13 months 9 months 11 months