Intermediate Questions 2012 Round 1 *******One on One************

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1 Intermediate Questions 2012 Round 1 *******One on One************ Question 1-position 1 Q. In reference to teeth, what are caps? A. Caps are temporary teeth that sometimes fail to fall out when replaced by the permanent teeth. Source: DET, p. 48 Question 2-position 2 Q. What is the name of the protective boots that fit over the coronet band and bulbs of the heel? A. Bell boots Source: DET, p. 26 Question 3-position 3 Q. In English Equitation what is being judged? (horse or rider) A. Rider Source: HJ p. 24 Question 4-position 4 Q. Where is the mandible bone located in the horse? A. Head/lower jaw Source: 4-H horse project p. 18 Question 5-position 1 Q. What is the primary function of the short bones? A. Absorb concussion Source: Evans p. 90 Question 6-position 2 Q. It is thought that some horses have a sweet tooth. Is this something that a horse is born with, or is this a learned behavior? A. Learned behavior Source: ES pg 67 Question 7-position 3 Q. Smooth, Cardiac and skeletal are 3 categories of what? A. Muscles Source: YLM Int Question 8-position 4 Q. Appaloosa is an example of a pony, draft or color breed? A. Color breed Source: 4-H horse project PNW 587 p. 7, 8 END ONE ON ONE QUESTIONS

2 BEGINNING OF OPEN QUESTIONS ALL CAN BUZZ IN ROUND 1 Question 9 Q. Approximately 99 percent of the horses total body calcium is contained in what two things? A. the skeleton (bones) and teeth Source: Feeding and Care, Lewis p. 20 Question 10 Q. When a horse is in grazing position in degrees what is its field of vision? A degrees Source: 4-H horse project PNW 587 p. 19 Question 11 Q. What is the term for the wrap taken with a lariat around the horn of a western saddle when roping? A. Dally Source: DET, p. 77 Question 12 Q. There are several things you can do to help prevent Colic name three? A. Deworm regularly, make sure clean fresh water available, regular dental care and proper feeding, off ground feeding, proper cool down, limit cold water after/during work out. Source: 4-H horse project PNW 587 p. 29 Question 13 Q. Hands, legs, seat, and voice are what kind of cues/aides? Natural or Artificial A. natural Source: 4-H Horse project PNW 587 p.118 Question14 Q. American Society for Testing Materials and The Safety Equipment Institute certify what mandatory piece of 4-H riding equipment? A. Helmet Source: 4-H horse project PNW 587 p. 48 Question 15 Q. Name 3 different types of English Saddles: A. Dressage, all purpose, Lane fox/cut back, close contact/jumping, forward seat/jumping. Source: 4-H horse project pnw 587 p. 100 Question 16 Q. What gait has a diagonal base of support? A. Trot or jog Source: ES pg 72 Question 17 Q. What is bedding? A. material used to cover the stall floor to provide comfort and absorb moisture Source: HIH Pg

3 Question 18 Q. When parts of the male horse are removed, he can no longer father offspring. What parts are removed and what is he now called? A. Testicles are removed and he is a gelding Source: ES pg 23 Question 19 Q. How many degrees can each ear of a horse rotate? A. 180 degrees Source: ES pg 62 Question 20 Q. How far apart are the barrels in two barrel flag race? A. 100 ft. Source: 4-H horse contest guide p. 38 Question 21 TOSS UP QUESTON-BONUS ATTACHED Q. Monocular vision gives the horse the ability to see what? A. Separate objects with each eye at the same time. Source: Horse Science p. 5 Bonus Q. Name 4 classes that horses are divided into for the purpose of feed and nutrition management? A. 1. Mature 2. Idle 3. Working 4. Growing/foals 5. Lactating 6. Pregnant Source: HIH p. 710 RESUME OPEN QUESTIONS Question 22 Q. When referring to a horse s sense of taste, what is the meaning of the word palatable? A. Pleasant to the taste Source: ES pg 66 Question 23 Q. What is the term for a bit with a break or hinge in the center of the mouthpiece? A. Broken bit or jointed bit. Source: DET, p. 40 Question 24 Q. How many poles are used in pole key? A. 4 Source: 4-H horse contest guide p. 36

4 Question 1-position 1 Q. What is the purpose of a dropped noseband? A. Prevent a horse from opening its mouth Source: DET, p. 86 Intermediate Questions 2012 Round 2 *******One on One******* Question 2-position 2 Q: How many bones would you find in the horse s hind legs? A: 40, 20 in each leg Source: CA plate 6 Question 3-position 3 Q. What is a gelding? A. a male horse that has been castrated (fixed) Source: Horse Science p. 22, DET p. 152 Question 4-position 4 Q. What is the English term for the gait known as the lope? A. Canter Source: 4-H horse project pnw587 p. 121, 128 Question 5-position 1 Q. What type of bacteria need oxygen to live? A. Aerobic Source: ES pg 168 Question 6-position 2 Q. Name the 5 senses of the horse. A. Sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste Source: ES pg 55 Question 7-position 3 Q. A skin-pinch test is used to test for what in a horse s body? A. Dehydration Source: ES pg 164 Question 8-position 4 Q. What grooming tool is used to loosen hair and dirt in a circular motion? A. Curry Comb Source: DET, p. 75 END ONE ON ONE QUESTIONS

5 BEGINNING OF OPEN QUESTIONS ALL CAN BUZZ IN Round 2 Question 9 Q. What are 3 classifications of feeds? A. Roughages, concentrated (processed) and mixed feeds Source: Horse Science p. 37 Question 10 Q. A bridle that works by pressure exerted on the underside of the jaw, the bridge of the nose and the poll and is often called a bit less bridle what is it called? A. Hackamore Source: HIH p. 28 Question 11 Q. Using the Henneke Body Condition Scoring system what score would be ideally the best condition for a horse? A. 5, Moderate-back level, ribs cannot be distinguished visually but can be felt easily. Source: 4-H horse project PNW 587 p. 67 Question 12 Q. In western games, what is the signal for general disqualification? A. thumb extended over shoulder (showing the sign is acceptable). Source: 4-H horse contest guide p. 34 Question 13 Q. What is the common name for the outer coverings of grains? A. Hulls Source: Feeding and Care, Lewis p. 127 Question 14 Q. What makes up DNA? A. Amino acids Source: ES pg 87 Question 15 Q. What are the square or round portions of the driving bridle which limit the animal s vision? A. Blinders or blinkers Source: 4-H Driving Manual p. 12 Question 16 Q: When trail riding, how much space should be kept between horses if riding single file? A: At least one horse length Source: HPM, pg 141 Question 17 Q. Ascorbic Acid is not essential in the horses diet why? A. because adequate amounts are synthesized in the liver Source: Evans. p. 244

6 ROUND 2 Question 18 Q. Name four events in western gaming in 4-H? A. Pole bending, keyhole, figure 8 stake race, Texas barrel race, two-barrel flag race and international flags Source: 4-H horse contest guide p Question 19 Q. At what age must a horse be ridden in a curb bit for 4-H competition in Washington? A. 6 years & older Source: HCG, pg 7 Question 20 Q. Which sex of horse will typically have a cleaner neck and be more refined? A. Mare Source: HIH Pg Question 21 TOSS UP QUESTON-BONUS ATTACHED Q. What piece of equipment am I describing: I have a cheek piece, throatlatch, brow band, snaffle bit, and a cavesson? A. English bridle Source: 4-H horse project pnw 587 p Bonus: Question Q. Name 4 of the 7 macro-minerals needed by the horse: A. Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Sulfur, Sodium, and Chloride Source: Horse Science p. 35 RESUME OPEN QUESTION Question 22 Q. What is the sum of the digestible organic nutrients-protein, fiber, nitrogen free extract and fat? A. TDN (total digestible nutrients) Source: Evans p. 209 Question 23 Q. What letter is the center of the dressage arena? A. X Source: 4-H Dressage Manual PNW 608 p. 6 Question 24 Q. The Lacrimal gland is responsible for what? A. Tears Source: CA plate 45