CANADIAN PONY CLUB D2 LEVEL WRITTEN/ORAL Spring 2016 References: MH The Manual of Horsemanship 13 th Edition (2005) USD USPC Manual of Horsemanship D Level 2 nd Edition (2012) USC USPC Manual of Horsemanship C Level 2 nd Edition (2013) Total Marks 75 Pass 49 (65%) Part A Stable and Pasture 9 MARKS [4] 1. Give two advantages and two disadvantages of keeping a pony at grass. MH 139-140 USD 175 Advantage Disadvantage [1] 2. True or False? Barbed wire is an ideal fence for your pony MH 150 True False [3] 3. List three parts or fittings found inside a well-built stall. MH 132-134 i) ii) iii) [1] 4. Bars are found: MH 301, inside front cover USD 190, 216, 273 in the horse s mouth on the saddle c) on the foot d) all of these
D2 Spring 2016 Page 2 of 6 Part B Feeding 11 MARKS [2] 1. The amount you feed your horse depends upon several things. Besides weight and size, name two of these: MH 159 USD 207 [4] 2. List four rules of good feeding. MH 158-162 USD 207 [2] 3. Name one succulent and one concentrate that are suitable for horses. USD; 201 MH162,166-7 succulent) concentrate) [1] 4. How much water does a horse typically drink in a day? MH 179 USD 203 USC 173 1-2 gallons 8-12 gallons c) 20-40 gallons [2] 5. Circle True or False a. A running stream with a pebbly bottom and a good approach is a satisfactory place for a pony to drink. MH 156 T F b. Grass clippings are a suitable feed to give your horse.. USD 201 T F Part C Foot and Shoeing 12 MARKS [3] 1. List 3 things to check in a newly shod foot that show your farrier has done a good job. MH 226-227 USC 252-253 [2] 2. List two things you can do before your farrier arrives to be respectful and make their job easier. MH 221 USC 248-249
D2 Spring 2016 Page 3 of 6 [2] 3. List two things to check when picking out a horse s hoof. USD 214-215 MH 203 [5] 4. Name the parts of the foot. MH 222 USD 216 2 3. 5. 6. 7. Part D Grooming 12 MARKS [4] 1. Name two grooming tools and give one purpose for each. MH 200-201 USD 182-183 [1] 2. Which of the following is NOT a reason to groom a horse or pony: USD 182 MH199-200 to clean the pony and make him look nice and feel comfortable to prevent sores from dirt under the tack c) to improve his digestion d) to promote good blood circulation. [2] 3. When is the best time to do a complete grooming and give a reason why? MH 200 [2] 4. After a hard ride, what are two things that you check for on your pony s legs? USC 236 [3] 5. At the end of a long lesson, what are three things that tell you your pony is completely cooled out and ready to be put away? USD 177 c)
D2 Spring 2016 Page 4 of 6 Part E Vet and First Aid 14 MARKS [3] 1. What are the signs of good health in the following? USD 223 MH 231-232 Eyes: Coat: Attitude: [3] 2. Name three things that you should schedule regularly to keep your horse healthy. USD 228-229 MH 232-233, 354-359 USC 198-200 c) [1] 3. What is the first step in treating a minor wound? MH 360 USC 219 [1] 4. A piece of glass may cause this type of wound: [1] 5. This type of minor wound is often caused by a kick or a blow: USC 219 USC 219 [1] 6. True or False? USD 225-227 If a pony is lame in a front leg, his head goes DOWN when he steps on the sore leg. T F [3] 7. Circle the best answer. (i) Which of the following is NOT a sign of colic? USD 224 USC 207 MH 365 kicking at belly elevated TPR c) looking at flanks` d) coughing (ii) Which is NOT a sign of good health? MH 232 USD 223 yellow urine eating well c) pink gums d) resting a front foot (iii) A horse suffering from should be walked until the veterinarian arrives. USD 224 USC 207 laminitis colic c) navicular disease d) the flu [1] 8. What is the usual gait used to check for lameness? USD 225 MH 375
D2 Spring 2016 Page 5 of 6 Part F Saddlery 11 MARKS [2] 1. How do you check that each of the following fits the horse properly?. MH 294 USD 286-288 throatlatch noseband: [2] 2. Give a use or purpose for each of the following: MH 291, 294 USD 262, 276 keeper: crupper: [2] 3. When cleaning your tack, what are two items you should inspect for safety? USD 273-277 MH 329-331 [5] 4. Print the name of each type of bit. Include the type of cheek ring for A, B and C. USD 264-266, 284-285 MH 304-309 A D B E C
D2 Spring 2016 Page 6 of 6 Part G General 6 MARKS [2] 1. On what kind of surface should you measure a horse and how should the horse be standing? MH 400-401 USD 249 [1] 2.. True or False? When loading your pony, you should never tie his head when the tail bar or back door is open behind him in the trailer. USD 239 T F [2] 3. The colour points of a horse are lower legs, tail, mane, and. USD 245 MH 393. [1] 4. The location of whorls are often used in descriptions of horses who have no white markings. What is a whorl? MH 397