The total impact of the US horse industry totals to over _________. $101.5 Billion. ______ are used primarily for riding, driving, showing, racing, or utility on a farm or ranch. L... The total impact of the US horse industry totals to over _________. $101.5 Billion. ______ are used primarily for riding, driving, showing, racing, or utility on a farm or ranch. Light horse. _______ are primarily used for heavy work or pulling loads. Draft horses. The ______ breed of horse is the oldest of the American breeds, is the most versatile horse in the world, and has the largest registry in the world. American Quarter Horse. The ______ structure refers to the upper surface of the animal. Dorsal. The entire digestive tract of a horse is about __ feet long. 100. The entire digestive tract of the horse has a capacity of __ gallons. 40 to 50. A stallion does not reach full reproductive capacity until __ years of age. 4. Sperm output and sperm production is influenced by: All of the factors listed. The mare is a seasonally _______ species, which means that she comes into estrus several times a year but does not cycle all year around. Polyestrus. Which of the following factors relates to the mare's reproductive potential? All of the factors listed. A ____ mare is one that has never been bred. Maiden. True or False: After previous athletic experience, reproductive performance may be compromised because of injuries, disease, or treatment with anabolic steroids. TRUE. ___________ is the process of collecting semen from a stallion and depositing that semen into the mare. Artificial Insemination. ____________ allows reproduction by older, less fertile mares by inserting the embryo of a more genetically superior mare. Embryo Transfer. Which of the following is not one of the six essential nutrients required by horses: Sugars. Horses use ________ for their main energy supply. Carbohydrates. Lactose (the sugar found in milk) is only tolerable in horses up to _ years of age. 3. An example of a fat-soluble vitamin is ___. K. An example of a water-soluble vitamin is ___. Thiamine. ________ is important in the growth and development of bone and epithelial cells and vision. Vitamin A. _________ is important in the absorption of dietary calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D. Impaction is a common and rather serious problem resulting from _________ drinking. Infrequent. In this condition, the sinuses of the horse's head become inflamed. Sinusitis. This condition causes an acute upper respiratory infection with severe nasal discharge. Rhinopneumonia. _____ is a term in horses that occurs when feed becomes lodged in the esophagus. Choke. Colic is a broad term that describes a horse showing _______ pain. Abdominal. ____ is defined as an inflammation of the inner hoof wall. Laminitis. _______ is a common disease in horses caused by the neurotoxin produced by Clostridium tetani. It causes spasms and rigidity of the skeletal muscles. Tetanus. __________ is caused by Clostridium botulinum and can occur in adults as forage poisoning or in foals as shaker foal syndrome. Botulism. Equine encephalomyelitis, a disease caused by viruses that affect the nervous system, is also called _________. Sleeping Sickness. What are the basic parts of the bridle? Headstall, bit(s), reins. Which of the following is not a nutrient? Dry Matter. Which of the following is not a strategy to prevent colic? Feeding your horse grain on bare ground. Which of the following terms describes a mane that is cut off so part is left standing upright? Roached mane. Which of the following gaits is four beats? Walk. Which of the following is not a natural cue? Crop. What is a medium-stiff bristled brush used for removing dust and hair? Body Brush. What is the name of the milk produced by the mare during the first few days after foaling that supplies the newborn foal with antibodies to protect the foal against diseases? Colostrum. Which of the following is not a part of a horse's foot? Beam. Which of the following body parts is not part of the digestive system? Uterus. What is normal cell division called? Mitosis. What is the most important criterion when judging and placing a conformation class? Balance. Which of the following are called the 'building blocks' of life? Amino-acids. Which of the following nutrients does not contain carbon? Minerals. Which of the following is a stiff noseband on a halter or bridle and is sometimes used with long strap in training? Cavesson. Which of the following is the wide piece of leather along the stirrup leathers on a western saddle? Fenders. Which of the following is a saddle pad cut to fit the shape of the saddle and has a large colorful roll around the edge? Corona. Which of the following is a special knot on a hackamore? Fiadore. Which of the following is a part of a hackamore that fits over and around the nose? Bosal. When feeding grains, which of the following grains should you worry about containing the fungus ergot? Rye. Which of the following conditions would not be considered a blemish? Parrot mouth. How many pairs of chromosomes does the horse have? 32. Which of the following will not affect a horse's nutrient requirements? Coat color. What is another term for laminitis? Founder. Which of the following is not a purpose of the saddle blanket/pad? To provide decoration. What disease would be associated with these symptoms: high temperature, increased respiration, depression, nasal discharge after 2nd or 3rd day, swelling of lymph nodes which usually abscess? Strangles. What term is used to describe when the toe of the hind foot strikes the toe of the front foot while the horse is in motion? Forging. What is equitation? The art of horseback riding. Which of following organs is part of the stallion's reproductive tract? Vas deferens. What is the angle of incidence? The angle formed where the upper and lower incisors meet. Which of the following management practices would not be part of a parasite management program? Water horses using a watering hole or pond. Which of the following is the most important factor affecting the nutrient composition of grasses and legumes? Stage of maturity. Which of the following is a flying insect that lays eggs in open wounds? Blow Flies. Which of the following is a flying insect that feeds on skin, nasal and eye secretions but does not bite? Face flies. Which of the following are microscopic creatures that cause mange? Mites. What is the average gestation length of the mare? 335-342 days. What is a poultice? A drawing pack used under a bandage to help remove fluid or swelling from an area. Which of the following is not a basic horse coat color? Palomino. What is a nutrient? A feed constituent that aids in the support of life. Which of the following is not a face marking? Coronet. Where does the bit lie in the horse's mouth? On the bars. What is an anthelmintic? A substance capable of destroying or eliminating parasitic worms. Which of the following is not true about a horse's vision? Has a hard time detecting movement. Which of the following muscles is located on the front end of the horse? Forearm. A horse will drink __________ gallons of water per day. 10-12. Name the internal parasite associated with tail rubbing. Pinworms. Quidding is: Dropping partially chewed food from the mouth. If wood shavings are used as bedding, what type of shavings should be avoided? Black walnut. When boarding a horse, the term 'full board' refers to... Shelter, feeding, and stall cleaning only. Which bone is NOT found in the skull of a horse? Ischium. What is the term for a row of teeth in a horse? Arcade. During the Preakness, Barbaro shattered his right pastern bone into 20 small pieces. What type of fracture did he suffer? Comminuted. Barbaro survived surgery to repair his shattered leg but almost died because he was carrying more weight on his good left hind leg which led to a condition known as . . . . Laminitis. What is the term commonly used to describe the long hairs on the fetlock and pastern of cold-blooded horses? Feathers. How many teeth does a yearling filly have? 24. Name the artery that carries oxygen-poor blood from the heart to the lungs. Pulmonary artery. Which area is NOT considered part of the horse's topline? Crest. What is the term for the part of the frog closest to the toe? Apex. Which is a mucous membrane of a horse? Gums. What part of the horse's foot lies immediately above the frog? Digital cushion. Which bone of the horse's foot serves as a pulley for the deep flexor tendon? Distal sesamoid bone. What joint is commonly referred to as the 'yes-no' joint? Atlas-axis. What conformation fault does a horse usually have as it paddles? Pigeon-toes. The skull and ribs are considered to be what kind of bones? Flat. What term is used to describe when the lower jaw is shorter than the upper jaw? Parrot mouth. What is the normal resting heart rate of an adult horse in beats/minute? 28-40. What is protected in the cranial cavity? Brain. What is the name of the fluid that lubricates joints? Synovial. Where on a horse are distal spots found? Coronary band. Read more