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According to the GHRA Animal Welfare Statement, which of the following is NOT considered inhumane treatment?
According to the GHRA Animal Welfare Statement, which of the following is NOT considered inhumane treatment?
- Using inhumane training techniques or methods
- Placing an object in a horse's mouth to cause discomfort
- Tying a horse in a way that causes distress when riding
- Letting a horse have adequate rest and watering breaks (correct)
According to the rules, who may be held responsible for the actions of their trainers, agents, representatives, and/or employees?
According to the rules, who may be held responsible for the actions of their trainers, agents, representatives, and/or employees?
- Show managers
- GHRA members (correct)
- Non-members
- All of the above
What may happen to show managers who fail to report welfare violations or provide inadequate breaks during the day?
What may happen to show managers who fail to report welfare violations or provide inadequate breaks during the day?
- They may be fined
- They risk losing GHRA accreditation
- They may be penalized as per the GHRA rulebook
- All of the above (correct)
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential disciplinary action for animal welfare violations?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential disciplinary action for animal welfare violations?
What does the prohibition of inhumane treatment apply to, according to the Animal Welfare Statement?
What does the prohibition of inhumane treatment apply to, according to the Animal Welfare Statement?
Which of the following is considered inhumane treatment according to the rules?
Which of the following is considered inhumane treatment according to the rules?
Which of the following is considered inhumane treatment of horses?
Which of the following is considered inhumane treatment of horses?
If an exhibitor witnesses inhumane treatment of horses, what should they do?
If an exhibitor witnesses inhumane treatment of horses, what should they do?
Which of the following substances is defined as a forbidden substance?
Which of the following substances is defined as a forbidden substance?
If a forbidden substance is administered to a horse, what should the owner or trainer do?
If a forbidden substance is administered to a horse, what should the owner or trainer do?
Which of the following medications is permitted without requiring the horse to be withdrawn from competition?
Which of the following medications is permitted without requiring the horse to be withdrawn from competition?
If a medication is given for the legitimate treatment of an illness or injury, what is required?
If a medication is given for the legitimate treatment of an illness or injury, what is required?
What information must be included in the medication report?
What information must be included in the medication report?
How long must a horse be withdrawn from competition after receiving a conditionally permitted medication?
How long must a horse be withdrawn from competition after receiving a conditionally permitted medication?
When must the medication report be filed with show management?
When must the medication report be filed with show management?
What is the responsibility of the exhibitor regarding medications administered to their horse?
What is the responsibility of the exhibitor regarding medications administered to their horse?
What is the primary purpose of filing a medication report?
What is the primary purpose of filing a medication report?
What is the consequence of refusing a request for a specimen sample?
What is the consequence of refusing a request for a specimen sample?
Who is responsible for the condition of a horse entered in a GHRA event?
Who is responsible for the condition of a horse entered in a GHRA event?
What is presumed about the integrity of the laboratory testing process?
What is presumed about the integrity of the laboratory testing process?
What is the burden of proof regarding the laboratory testing process?
What is the burden of proof regarding the laboratory testing process?
Who is considered an 'involved party' in the administration of prohibited substances?
Who is considered an 'involved party' in the administration of prohibited substances?
Under what circumstances can a show be tested for prohibited substances?
Under what circumstances can a show be tested for prohibited substances?
What is required for cooperation with the GHRA representative or veterinarian during testing?
What is required for cooperation with the GHRA representative or veterinarian during testing?
What is the purpose of cautioning against the use of medicinal preparations with unknown ingredients?
What is the purpose of cautioning against the use of medicinal preparations with unknown ingredients?
Who is ultimately accountable for a prohibited substance being detected in a horse?
Who is ultimately accountable for a prohibited substance being detected in a horse?
According to the rules, what is considered a failure to cooperate?
According to the rules, what is considered a failure to cooperate?
Which of the following is NOT subject to examination by a licensed veterinarian or GHRA representative?
Which of the following is NOT subject to examination by a licensed veterinarian or GHRA representative?
What is the purpose of the examination by a licensed veterinarian or GHRA representative?
What is the purpose of the examination by a licensed veterinarian or GHRA representative?
When does the temporary suspension of responsible parties take effect?
When does the temporary suspension of responsible parties take effect?
What is the purpose of posting a $500 bond?
What is the purpose of posting a $500 bond?
What happens to the $500 bond if a violation is determined after the hearing?
What happens to the $500 bond if a violation is determined after the hearing?
Which of the following is NOT a potential penalty for a horse involved in a violation?
Which of the following is NOT a potential penalty for a horse involved in a violation?
What action can be taken against an exhibitor, owner or trainer guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct?
What action can be taken against an exhibitor, owner or trainer guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct?
If a horse is withdrawn from competition, what must be declared to show management?
If a horse is withdrawn from competition, what must be declared to show management?
What is the maximum penalty mentioned in the rules for a responsible party found in violation?
What is the maximum penalty mentioned in the rules for a responsible party found in violation?
