2009 Pueblo Spring Show General Questions

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1 2009 Pueblo Spring Show General Questions NAME: CLUB: NAME THE FOLLOWING PARTS OF THE HORSE (5 points for each answer) C. Q. W. CC. DD. PP. 1. A has a body color that ranges from tan to red, to reddish-brown or mahogany; mane and tail are black. Usually lower legs are black. 2. The is the most important piece of the bridle. 3. According to the yearling definition, the universal birthday for all horses is. 4. is a disease of the frog in which a black discharge and foul smell are emitted. 5. The two most common coat patterns for Pinto and Paint: A. Tobiano and Overo C. Chestnut and Sorrel B. Dun and Brown D. Overo and Skewbald 6. The breeds of horses are heavily muscled horses, used as work horses, stand 16 hands or taller and weight 1600 pounds or more. A. Sport horse C. Stock horse B. Gaited horse D. Draft horse 7. The is a four-beat gait in which your horse should stride out freely and willingly. A. jog or trot C. walk B. lope or canter D. rack

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3 2009 Pueblo Spring Show Foal NAME: 1. The minimum length of a lunge line is feet. (Manual page?) A. 5 C. 15 B. 25 D At what age can a stallion no longer be shown in 4-H? A. Over five years of age C. Over one year B. Over two years of age D. There is no age restriction 3. Brome, orchard and timothy are examples of what? A. Grains C. Supplements B. Concentrates D. Grasses 4. is the exercise and training that develops the physique and ability of the horse. 5. Vitamin is produced from the sun. 6. is the number one killer of horses 7. A horse is any horse five years old or younger. 8. is/are the main energy source for horses.

4 2009 Pueblo Spring Show Ranch Horse (Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3/4) NAME: RANCH HORSE LEVEL: 1. The body color is described as more or less uniform mixture of white with red hairs on the body, usually darker on the head and lower legs. A. Gray C. Blue Roan B. Red Roan D. Grullo 2. The average volume of blood in a 1000 pound horse is. A. 4 gallons C. 8 gallons B. 6 gallons D. 12 gallons 3. A is a hard swelling on the back surface of rear cannon about 4 inches below the point of the hock. A. curb C. bone spavin B. thoroughpin D. capped hock 4. A young female horse under fours years of age is called a. 5. has flu-like symptoms and has three distinct forms: respiratory, abortioncausing and neurologic. 6. List if the following equipment is REQUIRED, OPTIONAL or PROHIBITED in the Ranch Horse Division: Closed Rein (Roping Rein) Breast Collar Tie Down Rope, Lariat or Riata D-ring snaffle ridden two handed on an eight year old horse 7. When judging showmanship the following are worth what percentage: Showing of the horse Appearance of the horse Appearance of the exhibitor 1. How can dustiness in feed be reduced? 2. What is the Pueblo County deadline for Horse Registration? (3. General page #DD, 4. Question #7, 5. Question #4)

5 2009 Pueblo Spring Show Western (Pre-Level/Level 1) NAME: WESTERN LEVEL: 1.A hand is the unit a horse is measured in. One hand equals inches. A. 15 C. 4 B. 6 D A horse drinks gallons of water daily A. 4 to 5 C. 1 to 2 B. 8 to 10 D. 20 to The originated in England as a middle-distance racehorse. A. Quarter Horse C. Hackney B. Saddlebred D. Thoroughbred 4. The four natural aids are: A. Hands, legs, feet, seat B. Spurs, Whips, Bats, Crops C. Voice, Hands, Legs, Seat D. Legs, Voice, Hands, Martingales 5. A mature mare has teeth. A. 24 C. 40 B. 36 D. 44 PLEASE LABEL THE FOLLOWING BITS (5 points each) TIE BREAKER QUESTIONS 1. Too much feed at one time can cause in your horse. 2. are imperfections found on the horses, but usually do not affect the horse s ability to serve. (3. Question #7, 4. Question #2, 5. General page #2)

6 2009 Pueblo Spring Show Western (Level 2) NAME: WESTERN LEVEL: 1. Being a top horseman or horsewoman requires. A. Learning all you can about horses. C. Passing the Level 4 Advancement Level test. B. Setting and achieving goals for you and your horse. D. Both A and B 2. At what age can a stallion no longer be shown in 4-H? A. Over five years of age C. Over one year B. Over two years of age D. There is no age restriction 3. is a disease that is spread by direct contact with nasal discharges, equipment and drinking water. A. Rhinopneumonitis C. Encephalomyeitis B. Sleeping Sickness D. Lockjaw 4. is considered a lateral movement. A. Turn on the forehand C. Turn on the hindquarters B. Counter cantering D. Two-tracking 5. The breed originated in the United States and is recognized for its cow-sense and ability to cover short distances quickly. 6. is the term used to describe a horse with knees bent forward. 7. Laminitis is the inflammation of sensitive in the hoof of the horse. Another name for laminitis is. 8. List the three main categories for western bits. 9. Vital signs include which three major components? 1. A score of is considered average in the Reining class. 2. How long does an exhibitor have to stop and make repairs for an equipment failure during a class? (3. Question #9, 4. Question #7, 5. General page #PP)

7 2009 Pueblo Spring Show Western (Level 3/4) NAME: WESTERN LEVEL: LABEL THE FOLLOWING WITH THE BEST DESCRIPTION (5 points each) A. B. C. D. E. F. 1. Symptoms of Strangles develop after the horse has been exposed to the bacteria. A. 2-6 days C. 5-8 weeks B. 4-6 months D days 2. Which if the following grains has the highest energy content and can put weight on a horse quickly? A. Oats C. Barley B. Corn D. Soybean 3. The is an agar-gel immunal diffusion test used to determine Equine Infectious Anemia. This test is required when transporting your horse out of state. 4. describes a horse having a short distance (not more than four-fingers width) between the last rib and the point of the hip. 5. List the two types of martingales: 1. is the measurement for how long it takes for the capillaries to refill with blood. 2. are complex compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. (3. Question #D, 4. Question #4, 5. Question #5)

8 2009 Pueblo Spring Show English (Pre-Level, Level 1 & Level 2) NAME: ENGLISH LEVEL: 1. Hooves should be trimmed every, depending on rate of growth A. 4 to 5 months C. 6 to 8 weeks B. 10 to 12 weeks D. 6 months 2. The noseband on the english bridle is called a. A. hackamore C. tie-down B. kimberwick D. cavesson 3. is a horse that combines two or more characteristics of two or more horse breeds. 4. A is the result of crossing heavy horses with fine thoroughbreds. Today they are used in dressage, show jumping and eventing 5. is the term used for filing off sharp edges of a horse s teeth. 6. A is a mark of identification. It is a private registered mark burned, frozen or tattooed on the horse 7. The three main English riding styles are: 8. The classification of horses that are large clean cut horses, breed for cross country riding and jumping are called. 1. is the immediate and temporary care given to a horse until the veterinarian arrives. 2. When transporting a horse across state lines, a certificate and proof of a negative test are required. (3. Question #3, 4. General page #4, 5. Question #7)

9 2009 Pueblo Spring Show Gymkhana (Junior & Senior) NAME: AGE GROUP: 1. The ideal degree of angle for the front and rear pasterns is. A. 45 C. 53 to 55 B. 60 to 65 D. 25 to How far from the start/stop line is the first pole in Pole Bending? 75 feet C. 21 feet 35 feet D. 100 feet 3. Skin, hair, and hooves are all made from which type of nutrient? A. Protein C. Minerals B. Cartilage D. Collagen 3. Too much feed at one time can cause in your horse. A. Tetanus C. Influenza B. Strangles D. Founder FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE BEST ANSWER (5 points for each answer) 4. Knocking over a barrel in Barrel Racing will result in a second penalty. 5. There are poles/cones in the Flag Race and they are set feet apart. 6. is acute, stomach pain and is the number-one killer of horses. is a capsule enlargement usually found on the upper part of the front cannon. 7. Name the five types of nutrients. _ 8. Vital signs include which three major components? 1. are imperfections found on the horses, but usually do not affect the horse s ability to serve. 2. List locations to take your horse s pulse: (3. General page #5, 4. Question #1, 5. Question #8)