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The jugular groove contains the jugular vein, the carotid artery and the sympathetic trunk. The jugular groove is often used to take the horse's pulse. It is in the easiest place to feel a horse's pulse and is in a safe place to avoid being kicked.
The muscle next to the Jugular groove can get very tight if the horse is prone to cribbing and windsucking. Difficulty: Average.

 

By the left side of the horse's withers, under the mane, On the horse's cheeks near the eye, Near the fetlock

The main reason for this is because horses should have flat surfaced teeth so they can chew their food well. If they are not flat, it can cause digestive problems. The file used is called a "float". Mares have up to forty teeth and adult male horses have 40-44 teeth. Difficulty: Hard.

 

brushed, flossed, sealed

Bell boots fit over the front hooves or around them. They come in many colors and patterns, even zebra striped. Difficulty: Hard.

 

bubble wrap, splint boots, ugg boots

World Horse Welfare cite the shocking statistic that 80% of the UK's horses are above their ideal weight. Obesity can lead to heart problems, joint problems and laminitis, among other things. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Field accidents, Malnourishment, Worms

In 1999, Don and Janet Burleson, from Kittrell, North Carolina, introduced their trained, miniature horses as a different mobility option for the blind. Janet is considered one of the world's revolutionary horse trainers, but training the horse for its special task requires not only experienced horse training, but also matching the persona of the horse to the needs of the blind recipient. Now, retired from her profession, she is the first person in the world to train a guide horse for the blind. Individualized training of this mobility preference takes six months to one year after the horse reaches six months of age. The Foundation has eighty applicants on a waiting list for one of the Burleson's trained animals. You do the math here. What are the odds of ever getting one?

"The Seeing Eye" is a registered trademark of The Seeing Eye, Inc. in Morristown, New Jersey, which has trained dogs for assisting the blind for many established years. The Guide Horse Foundation is not associated with them, but holds great esteem for their work.

"Helping Hooves" (January 2006), is a book written by Mrs. Burleson for those wishing to learn more on how to train a guide horse. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Seeing Eye, Inc., The Mini Ranchero, Helping Hooves

"w.t.c" does in fact mean "Walk Trot Canter," and is often written "w/t/c" or "WTC" as well. When buying a horse, this term often denotes that the horse is able to respond to cues for the three gaits but may not necessarily be completely trained. A horse advertised with "w.t.c" may still be green; caution should be taken to clarify the horse's level of training. Difficulty: Hard.

 

is able to walk, trot and canter, comes "with training commenced," meaning the horse is started under saddle but still green, is bought at said price "with trailering covered," ie. the sellers will cover transport to the horse's new home

The Camargue is one of the toughest horses around. The habitat they live in has scarce grass, tons of mud, and many dangers around. The hardy horse is favored by French "cowboys" because the breed is surefooted and cunning. Difficulty: Average.

 

American Mustang, Thoroughbred, Gelderlander

Over-reaching is when the back hoof clips the front heel, and bell boots protect the heel. Difficulty: Average.

 

cribbing, side-stepping, head-tossing

A gelding is a castrated male horse. Bay horses can be almost any shade of brown, but have the characteristic black mane and tail, and often black lower legs. They may also have white markings on the face or legs. Difficulty: Easy.

 

Male horse with an orange-brown body and cream mane and tail, Female horse with a brown body and black mane and tail, Female horse with an orange-brown body and cream mane and tail

Every gait starts with the outside hind. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Canter, Walk, Hand Gallop

This is the line created between the semitendinosus and biceps femoris muscles which act to retract the hind limb. Difficulty: Hard.

 

neck, cannon bone, face

The lope is a nice easy gait that is easy to sit. A jog is the same thing as a trot and is usually very rough to sit. A gallop is faster than a canter or lope. Difficulty: Easy.

 

Jog, Gallop, Trot

In modern horses one toe has become the hoof; the others remain as vestigial bumps higher up the leg. Difficulty: Average.

 

two, five, three

The usual standard is to lead your horse from the left, so your right arm is nearest to his side. We also tighten the girth from the left and mount from the left. Difficulty: Average.

 

to the right of, in front of, behind

The Irish Half-Bred has only recently been classified as a breed and has produced top class show-jumper and eventer competitive horses. They are also used in hunting. Also in their ancestry is the Connemara. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Arabian, Shire, Welsh Pony

At the Dublin Show in 1868, a "high leap" and a "wide leap" were first used to test horses for the hunting field. In 1881 a permanent jumping course was built and show-jumping began to develop as a sport on its own. In 1900, jumping competitions were held with the Olympic Games in France. Difficulty: Easy.

 

dressage, western, racing

The metal curry comb should never be used directly on sensitive areas of the horse. Difficulty: Hard.

 

To clean the dandy brush, To clean the dock, To remove stable stains

A grackle noseband forms an 'X' across the horse's face and is used to help prevent the horse from crossing his jaw to avoid the action of the bit. Difficulty: Hard.

 

A bit, Part of the horse, A training aid

The numnah is a piece of cloth placed under the saddle to prevent it from rubbing the horse's back. Numnahs can be either saddle shaped or blanket shaped and come in a variety of colours. Difficulty: Hard.

 

A bit used only with a double bridle, A type of jump, A type of boot to prevent over reaching

The height of a horse is measured from the hoof, standing flat on level ground, to the top of the shoulders; this place is named the withers - the ridge between the shoulder blades. Especially in quadrupeds, the withers are the tallest part of the body and are the standard point to measure the height of dogs and horses. When talking about the height of a horse, the neck and head are not considered. Difficulty: Average.

 

From the hoof to the top of the head, From the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail, From the withers to the top of the head

 

Securing your bridle, Tying up your horse, Holding your boots up

They were the offspring of Zephyrus, the west wind, (or Zeus) and the Harpy Podarge. They served as chariot horses during the Trojan War. When he rebuked them for permitting Patroclus to be killed, Xanthus reproved Achilles by saying that a god had slain Patroclus and that a god would soon kill him too. After thus prophesying, the horse was struck dumb by the Erinyes. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Hercules, Paris, Odysseus

The gestation period of a horse is approximately 11 months, which is longer than most domestic animals. During this time, the mare's body undergoes significant changes to support the growth and development of the foal. The foal is born with fully formed hooves and the ability to stand and nurse within a few hours of birth. Horses have been domesticated for thousands of years and have played an important role in human history, from transportation to agriculture to sports and recreation. Understanding the biology and behavior of horses is essential for their proper care and management. Difficulty: Hard.

 

4 months, 9 months, 14 months

Cass Ole was a chestnut Arabian stallion who played the role of "The Black Stallion" in the 1979 film adaptation of the same name. He was owned by a Texas oilman and was originally trained as a racehorse before being discovered by the film's producers. Cass Ole's striking appearance and natural charisma made him the perfect choice for the role of the wild and untamed stallion. His performance in the film earned him critical acclaim and a special award at the 1980 Animal Actors Awards. Cass Ole went on to become a beloved icon in the world of film and remains one of the most famous equine actors of all time. Difficulty: Hard.

 

The Black, Cassidy, Buck

Traveller once saved the General's life-by rearing up in battle, just as a cannonball landed at his feet. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Winchester, Black Jack, Lexington

A halter is similar to a bridle, but without a bit. You can clip lead ropes to the rings in them, making it easier to lead the horse. Difficulty: Easy.

 

Alternative word for bridle, Fancy term for saddle pad , A horse's back knee

If you are trying to teach your horse to back up, it is best to start doing it from the ground in hand:
Hold the lead rope/reins in one hand and say "Back". Pull gently at first, gradually getting harder on the lead rope/reins. If your horse is confused, try using the crop to increase the pressure by holding it low in front of the horse and gently encourage it to step back by moving it up and down. If still no luck, increase the movements of the crop until your are swishing it up and down in front of the horse's face. Be sure to reward him/her when you get a step backwards. This is called backing up. Difficulty: Easy.

 

Yank on the reins until the horse steps back, Scream "Back" at your horse until it steps back, Say "Don't go forwards" and hold the reins whilst giving your horse a harsh kick

A horse's frog is like a shock absorber every time the hoof makes contact with the ground. Difficulty: Average.

 

sole, sponge, foot groove

Appendix Quarter Horses have an "x" at the end of their registration number. If an individual is shown and earns enough AQHA points, that designation can be removed and regular papers issued. Difficulty: Hard.

 

A Quarter Horse with too much Arabian blood to have regular papers., A foundation bred Quarter Horse., A horse who still has his appendix.

There is some compensation for utilizing a miniature horse as an assistance animal. Keep in mind; however, these cute creatures are not for everyone. Information about the experimental training should be thoroughly researched, making certain that it is the appropriate selection for the blind individual. The horse has a life expectancy of thirty-five to forty years, and if well maintained and cared for, it is possible it can survive up to fifty years, compared to the typical duration of a dog with eight to twelve years. Many owners suffer emotional pain and distress when losing their companion guide dog. Being an owner of a miniature horse with its lifespan, could possibly prevent such unnecessary suffering.

On the other hand, if it is not compliant with the handler, or has to be return for any cause, the individual will also experience the grief of giving up their beloved horse. A horse naturally exhibits an instinct to guide in a range of situations and are more hypoallergenic than dogs for those with canine allergies. They shed only twice a year, and fleas will never be a dilemma. Nonetheless, in encountering anything eccentric, or new, a horse has a natural flight instinct if it get spooked. It could possibly react by trying to escape from the situation in which, it becomes powerful and hard for the handler to manage. Difficulty: Easy.

 

They are the cutest little critters on earth, A harness is not needed for guiding, The cost is less expensive

Big Ben was an Olympic champion, not a racer. Cigar, although he was a racehorse, was not the first to win the Triple Crown. The Godolphin Arabian wasn't even alive at the time of the first Triple Crown races. He lived before that time, and sired many successful racers. Difficulty: Hard.

 

The Godolphin Arabian, Cigar, Big Ben

The 4 beats are created by each of the four hooves striking the ground separately. Difficulty: Easy.

 

3, 2, 5

This is up to 70 days longer than a cow's gestation period! Difficulty: Hard.

 

5 to 6 months, two years, 13 months

It is a very bad habit and usually impossible to break, so cribbing straps (placed around their throat) are used to deter them from doing this. Difficulty: Average.

 

Gulper, Swallower, Burper

Bits are used when riding to make it easier for the rider to control the horse. There are some bridles that do not use bits, but they are not as common as the bridles with bits. The snaffle bit is the largest of the five bit groups. There are also double bits, Pelham bits, gag snaffles, and the bitless bridle. Difficulty: Very Easy.

 

feeding, the horse is sleeping, the horse has misbehaved

Cleveland Bays are mainly used for driving and riding and have a mainly Native Chapmen Horse and Thoroughbred ancestry. They are used as all-round horses, agricultural and draft horses, harness horses, riding horses and hunting horses. Difficulty: Hard.

 

USA, Ireland, Italy

Foals often lose their foal coat in their first autumn. It is quite common for them to change color when their adult color emerges underneath the fluffy foal hair as it falls out in patches. They tend to look moth-eaten at this time. Chestnut foals will turn gray if they have one gray parent and dun foals often turn bay. Difficulty: Hard.

 

buck and/or rear for the first time, are used for breeding, lose their mandible teeth

Pippa is a successful 3-day eventer, and William is a top showjumper. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Sarah, Penny, Mary

The outside shoulder should be in front of the inside hind quarter and the inside legs pass in front of the outside legs. Difficulty: Hard.

 

Riding with your left shoulder leaning forward, Cantering on the wrong leg, A horse who knocks jumps with his shoulders

A pony becomes a horse when it reaches 14.2 HH. HH stands for hands high and one hand equals four inches. Difficulty: Hard.

 

15.2 HH, 13.2 HH, 16.2 HH