Simple Horse Care

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. You bring your horse in from the field and get ready to groom him. What is the FIRST thing you should do? Brush his face Comb his tail Pick out his feet Brush his body

2. Your horse stands constantly shifting his weight from one forefoot to the other and snaking his neck from side to side. What is this vice called? Weaving Wavering Cribbing Crabbing

3. Which of these is the best thing to feed your horse as a treat? A Piece of Apple A Polo Mint A Sugar Cube A Bar Of Chocolate

4. Your horse has just had his dinner, which of these must you NOT do now? Groom him Put him in the field Tidy his bed Go for a ride

5. Your horse is sweating up a lot now that he has his winter coat. Time to clip. What type of clip leaves a patch of hair on the back, in the shape of a saddle? Trace Full Blanket Hunter

6. You want to take your horse for a little stroll in-hand. Some of the route involves going on the road, what is the safest way to do this? Put your horse between the cars and you Put yourself between the cars and your horse It doesn't matter which side you have the horse on You should always lead your horse from your bicycle

7. Which of these is a suitable bedding material for your horse? All of these Shredded paper Straw Wood shavings

8. A young female horse under the age of three or four is referred to as? A Colt A Gelding A Mare A Filly

9. Which of these should your horse be fed the most of? Hay Carrots Sugar beet Oats

10. Ragwort is safe for horses to eat. True False