Questions and Answers
The Jockey Club is the association for what breed of horse?
Mosquitoes are responsible for the transmission of what equine disease?
A horse that has a body color of yellowish gold and a mane and tail that may be black, brown, red, yellow, or white mixed with a dorsal stripe is what color?
What is a cross between a jack and a mare called?
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A horse that is 64 inches tall would be considered how many hands tall?
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A horse is seen rubbing its tail excessively and missing a large amount of hair in the tail head region. He likely has what internal parasite?
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What is the normal heart rate of an adult horse?
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As a horse ages, the shape of the tooth surface changes. A 20-year-old horse would have what shape of tooth/table surface?
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What breed of horse originated from East Prussia in 1732?
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What type of hay shouldn't be fed to pregnant mares due to issues including agalactia, retained placentas, and weak foals?
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Approximately how many teeth does a mature horse have?
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Streptococcus equi is the bacteria responsible for which equine disease?
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Chestnut horses do indeed carry either black or bay determining genes, but these cannot be visually expressed in the face of the ee:
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An adult horse weighing 1,000 pounds contains approximately how many liters of blood?
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According to the AQHA Rule book, what faults would encounter a 0 score?
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How many cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae does the horse have?
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A horse with a long shoulder and forearm will most likely have what kind of stride?
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What is NOT an accessory sex gland of the stallion?
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The oribatid mite is the intermediate host to what internal parasite?
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A black horse with a Dun dilution (aaE-Dn-) results in what colored horse?
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A conformation fault where the knee is behind the vertical in its leg is what defect?
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What definitive diagnosis of this disease is determined through a Coggins's Test which detects antibodies to the disease in the horse's serum?
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All horses, regardless of housing or workload, require roughage?
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What is a bony enlargement that appears on the inside and front of the hock at the point where the base of the hock tapers into the cannon bone?
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All of the following are considered legumes EXCEPT:
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Study Notes
Horse Breeds and Associations
- The Jockey Club is the official breed registry for Thoroughbreds.
- The Trakehner originated in East Prussia in 1732.
Equine Diseases and Parasites
- Encephalomyelitis is transmitted by mosquitoes and poses risks to horses.
- Pinworms are identified by excessive tail rubbing and hair loss in the tail head region.
- Strangles, caused by Streptococcus equi, is a well-known equine disease.
- Equine Infectious Anemia is diagnosed through the Coggins test, detecting antibodies in the serum.
Horse Colors and Characteristics
- Dun horses feature a yellowish-gold body color, dorsal stripe, and distinct leg markings.
- A horse displaying a black color with Dun dilution results in a Grullo coloration.
- Chestnut horses can carry black or bay genes, but these are not visually expressed.
Horse Measurements and Attributes
- Horses are measured in hands; a height of 64 inches is equal to 16 hands.
- Adult horses typically have a heart rate of about 36 beats per minute.
- A mature horse generally has around 36 teeth.
Nutrition and Health
- Fescue hay is unsuitable for pregnant mares due to potential health issues.
- An adult horse weighing 1,000 pounds has approximately 50 liters of blood.
Anatomy and Physiology
- Horses possess 7 cervical, 18 thoracic, and 6 lumbar vertebrae.
- Conformation faults include 'calf kneed,' where the knee stands behind the vertical.
Gait and Movement
- Horses with long shoulders and forearms tend to have a long, ground-covering stride.
Miscellaneous Facts
- A mule results from a cross between a jack (male donkey) and a mare (female horse).
- The oribatid mite serves as an intermediate host for tapeworms in horses.
- All horses require roughage, regardless of their workload or housing conditions.
AQHA Scoring and Faults
- A score of zero is issued for faults such as having more than one finger between the reins.
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Test your knowledge on various horse breeds, their characteristics, and equine diseases. This quiz covers everything from the Jockey Club's role in Thoroughbred registration to the unique traits of different horse colors and sizes. Ideal for horse enthusiasts and students of equine studies.
