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1 2015 SENIOR GROOMING 4586 (easy) DET34/HH38 Q: What is the name for the soft brush with fine bristles that's used to give a finishing touch? A: Body brush (soft brush) 4587 (easy) HH39 Q: How long an area is clipped for the bridle path? A: 1-1/2 to 8 inches depending on the breed & style of riding (accept anything within range) 4588 (easy) HH36 Q: Why should you follow the same procedure when cleaning your horse s feet? A: So the horse will know what to expect 4589 (easy) HIH Q: When applying a wrap to a horse's tail, why is it important not to pull the wrap too tight? A: You can cut off circulation to the tail 4590 (easy) HH39 Q: Give a reason why you would clip your horse s legs a couple of weeks before a show. A: To avoid clipper lines or contrasting colors 4591 (medium) DET34/HH38 Q: What does it mean to body clip a horse? A: Clipping the horse's entire body 4592 (easy) HH28 Q: When picking out a hoof, what part of the hoof do you start on? A: Heel 4593 (easy) HH23 Q: Why is it a good practice to walk your horse for the last half mile on a ride? A: To cool him out 4594 (easy) HH30 Q: To obtain a neat look, which way should you run clippers against the hair or with the natural lay? A: With the natural lay 4595 (easy) HH37 Q: What motion is most effective when currying? A: Circular 4596 (easy) HH37 Q: What type strokes will remove the most dirt when using a stiff brush (dandy brush)? A: Short/strong strokes with outward motion away from the body (flicking outward)

2 4597 (easy) HH35 Q: What is the method by which you thin a tail? A: Pulling 4598 (easy) DET77/HH37 Q: What grooming tool is a hard-bristled brush used to remove excess hair & loose dirt? A: Dandy brush (stiff brush) 4599 (easy) HH40 Q: What is the term used when describing cutting the bones of the tail in order to shorten it? A: Docked or docking 4600 (easy) HH35/DET141 Q: Referring to grooming, what is roached? A: When the mane is left standing upright (another term for hogged) 4601 (easy) HH35 Q: When should you groom a horse that's going to be exercised or worked? A: Both before & after the workout 4602 (easy) DET39/HH39 Q: What is the name for the section of mane at the poll that's trimmed or clipped to allow space for a halter or bridle to rest? A: Bridle path 4603 (easy) HH38 Q: How can you avoid a dull, sunburned appearance of your horse's coat? A: Put him in the stable during the sunniest part of the day OR turn him out to pasture only in the early morning & late evening (accept either) 4604 (easy) HH8 Q: What is the term for rough, harsh appearance? A: Coarse 4605 (easy) HIH535-2 Q: What is the name for the piece of equipment that's used to clean out a horse's foot? A: Hoof pick 4606 (easy) HH35/FCH180 Q: What practice most helps the appearance of the horse's coat? A: Frequent, thorough grooming 4607 (easy) H5-11 Q: How can bathing your horse dull his coat? A: Removes the skin's natural oils 4608 (easy) HH37/DET75 Q: What grooming tool is used in a circular motion to loosen hair & dirt? A: Curry comb

3 4609 (easy) HH9 A: What is docking? A: Cutting the bones of the tail to shorten it 4610 (easy) HH35 Q: What is a banged tail? A: Hair cut straight off below the dock/bony part of the tail 4611 (easy) HH7/TH83 Q: What is a rat-tailed horse? A: Horse having little hair in its tail 4612 (easy) HH35 Q: What is the only purpose for which you would use a metal currycomb? A: To remove thick/dry mud or heavy/loose hair 4613 (easy) HIH710-7 Q: Besides walking, what can you do to help cool out a horse? A: Give him a couple swallows of water every few minutes (also accept sponge him down or spray him with a hose) 4614 (easy) HIH420-3 Q: Why is it recommended to groom a horse thoroughly before saddling? A: Removes dirt that might cause sores OR rider may find new sores 4615 (easy) HH35 Q: What do you call a person who cleans & brushes horses? A: Groom 4616 (easy) HH35 Q: What does hogged mean? A: Short cut mane (also accept shaved off mane) 4617 (easy) HIH710-7 Q: If you've ridden your horse hard, when should you let him have his fill of water? A: After he's cooled out 4618 (easy) HH39 Q: Referring to grooming, what is a bridlepath? A: Clipped area behind the ears where the crownpiece of the bridle goes 4619 (easy) HH35 Q: What function does the body brush (soft brush) serve? A: Removes last particles of dust or adds oil to the coat 4620 (easy) HH36 Q: What do you call a horse that's neither hot to the touch nor breathing hard after he's been exercised? A: Cooled out

4 4621 (easy) HIH Q: What type of brush is best for sensitive areas of the face & legs? A: Soft 4622 (easy) HIH420-3 Q: Why should you brush the horse's belly in the area of the saddle cinch? A: To remove dirt that might cause sores 4623 (easy) HH37 Q: In grooming a horse, in what direction should the hair be brushed? A: In the direction of its natural lay (in the direction it grows) 4624 (easy) H2-34/DET75 Q: Define the term "curry". A: To rub down or clean the horse's coat (also a type of rubber or metal brush used to remove deep dirt & loose hair) (Accept either) 4625 (easy) H4-26 picture Q: When braiding a horse's mane & tail, how many sections should be worked with at one time? A: Three 4626 (easy) H2-27/TH719 Q: What is the proper procedure for using a hoof pick? A: Heel to toe 4627 (easy) HH37 Q: What is a rubber currycomb used for? A: Remove deep dirt, loose hair, saddle marks, or mud 4628 (easy) HH38 Q: What grooming aid is used to remove excess water after washing your horse? A: Sweat scraper 4629 (easy) HH38 Q: In grooming a horse, where is the currycomb NEVER used? A: Over the bony areas (head, below knees or hocks/lower legs) (accept either general or specific) 4630 (easy) HH35 Q: Which grooming tool roughs up the hair to remove the deep dirt? A: Currycomb 4631 (easy) HH37 Q: How can you remove caked mud & manure from the hoof wall? A: Wash with water & stiff brush OR use hoof brush 4632 (easy) HIH ,14 Q: Name 3 grooming tools. A: Hoof pick, mane & tail comb, sweat scraper, grooming cloth, currycomb, dandy brush/hard brush, body brush/soft brush, clippers, etc.

5 4633 (easy) HH37 Q: How do you clean the currycomb when grooming? A: Strike it on something hard (back of brush, boot heel, or post) 4634 (easy) HH35 Q: Ideally, how often should horses be groomed? A: Daily 4635 (easy) HH35 Q: What do you call a tail that's been shortened or thinned by pulling? A: Pulled tail 4636 (easy) DET77/HH37 Q: 2 part question: What is a dandy brush & what is it used for? A: Stiff brush used to remove loose hair & dirt 4637 (easy) HH38 Q: If you body-clip your horse, what should be done in cold weather? A: Blanket horse or keep him in stable 4638 (easy) H2-27 Q: Why should you NOT use a currycomb on your horse's face or legs? A: You might hurt him (there's less muscle to protect horse from injury) (accept either) 4639 (easy) HH38 Q: What is meant by "picking out" a mane or tail? A: Separating the hairs with your fingers to keep them from tangling 4640 (easy) HH39 Q: How far down the tail is a hunter's tail braided? A: 8-12 inches (accept any number within this range) 4641 (easy) HH36 Q: In what order should you clean your horse's feet? A: Counter clockwise (near fore, near hind, off hind, off fore)

6 MEDIUM 4642 (medium) HH29 Q: Name the final touch to the horse's appearance before entering the show ring. A: Going over the coat with a grooming cloth 4643 (medium) DET30 Q: When a horse has a blanket clip, which body parts are left unclipped? A: Head, neck & legs (just the blanket area is clipped) 4644 (medium) HH39 Q: Describe how to pluck or pull a mane. A: Begin on underside of mane with the longest hairs. Grasp a few strands of hair close to the roots & jerk sharply removing hair & roots 4645 (medium) TH129/FCH382 Q: What is the term that refers to hair that's clean & glossy, denoting a healthy appearance? A: Bloom 4646 (medium) HH39 Q: When clipping a horse during the winter, why is it advisable to leave an unclipped area for the saddle blanket? A: Gives protection from abrasions / wearing the hair away on the back under the saddle (accept either) 4647 (medium) HH39 Q: What determines the style of the mane & tail of a horse that's being exhibited? A: Breed of horse and/or what type of classes it s being shown in 4648 (medium) HH30 Q: Why is the hair clipped around the fetlock joints? A: To give the legs a neater, cleaner appearance 4649 (medium) TH63-64 Q: About how long is a hogged mane? A: Three inches or less (also accept mane that is shaved off) 4650 (medium) FCH382 Q: In reference to horses, what is meant by the term "bloom"? A: Glossy, healthy looking hair coat OR luster/shine to coat 4651 (medium) FCH180 Q: Other than good nutrition, what is the most important factor that improves the appearance of the hair coat? A: Frequent, thorough grooming 4652 (medium) TH675 Q: How do horses naturally groom themselves? A: Mutual grooming OR rolling

7 HARD 4653 (hard) HH29 Q: How is the mane & tail of an Arabian prepared for a show? A: Washed & left full 4654 (hard) HH30 Q: Why do some gaited saddle horses have their bridle paths trimmed down the neck 6-7 inches? A: To make the horse's neck look longer & finer through the throatlatch BONUS 4655 (bonus) HH38 Q: What are 3 effects of hand rubbing your horse? A: Brings out the bloom/shine, stimulates circulation, massages tired muscles, feels good to the horse, helps you bond with your horse 4656 (bonus) DETvarious Q: Name 3 types of clips used in grooming horses. A: Blanket clip, trace clip, body clip, hunter clip 4657 (bonus) HH36-38 Q: Name 5 important steps in grooming a horse. A: Use curry comb on non-bony parts of body, use stiff brush, use body brush, use grooming cloth, groom horse s body before riding, clean feet, comb mane & tail, cool horse out after exercise, groom, sponge or hose horse after exercise 4658 (bonus) HH39 Q: What are 3 areas of the Western stock horse that are usually clipped for a show? A: Muzzle, under chin, under jaw, bridle path, ears, long hairs around eyes, below knees & hocks 4659 (bonus) HH36 Q: Name 3 uses of a grooming cloth. A: Polish coat, dry off wet horse, & wipe around eyes, nostrils, lips, dock, sheath 4660 (bonus) HH35-56/HIH ,14 Q: Name 3 grooming tools & their purpose. A: Curry comb roughs up hair to remove deep dirt; dandy or stiff brush removes dirt; body or finishing brush removes last particles of dust & brings out natural oils; soft or face brush brushes face; mane & tail comb combs mane & tail; hoof pick cleans hooves; sweat scraper removes extra water; clippers trim hair (accept any reasonable answers) 4661 (bonus) HH35 Q: Name 3 benefits of grooming your horse. A: Improves appearance, cleans hair & skin, brings out natural oils in skin, prevents skin problems, looks for skin problems, massages muscles, increases circulation, removes dirt & external parasites, improves muscle condition

8 4662 (bonus) HH35 Q: When brushing a horse, what are the last 3 parts to be brushed? A: Head, mane & tail

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