4-H Horse Show Test for Junior Division
Show Name: Washington Co. Horse Test #3
Show Date: June 25, 2007
Name: ______County: ______
Number: ______Score: ______
NOTE: Circle the correct answer for True/False and Multiple Choice questions. Fill in the blanks otherwise...
1. True / False - Proper grooming improves the condition and fitness of the muscle. - HH 35
2. True / False - To pick up the fore foot, stand beside your horse's shoulder facing his front.HH 36
3. True / False - Work from the toe toward the heel with the hoof pick. - HH 37
4. True / False - The usual grooming procedure starts on the near side. - HH 37
5. True / False - Washing is a poor substitute for regular grooming. - HH 38
6. True / False - The hair around the fetlock joint is trimmed to give the legs a neater, cleaner appearance. -HH 39
7. True / False –Western saddles and English saddles are built different. - HH 40
8. True / False - You should tie your horse to the arena fence. - HH 42
9. True / False - Walk beside a horse when leading, never in front. - HH 42
10. True / False - Teach a horse to lead easily and freely at any gait before trying to show in the ring. - HH 42
11. True / False - Showing begins at entry and ends after exit. - HH 43
12. True / False - Spurs are prohibited in showmanship classes. - HH 44
13. True / False - Use of roping reins, other than in timed events, will be penalized one placing.RB8
14. The bridle path is usually ______inches long. - HH 39
a. 1/2-3/4b. 1-1 1/2
c. 1 1/2-2d. 2-3
15. Some gaited Saddle Horses have bridle paths that are trimmed ______inches down the neck. - HH 39
a. 3-5b. 5-6
c. 6-7d. 9-11
16. Bones of the tail cut in shortening the tail: - HH 40
a. Dockedb. Hack
c. Postd. Remuda
17. The training of a horse to respond to natural movements when requested by the rider with the use of reins,hands and feet. - HH 40
a. Dressageb. Gymkhana
c. High schoold. Remuda
18. An event where games are played on horseback: - HH 40
a. Chukkerb. Dressage
c. Gymkhanad. Remuda
19. What are the three phases of a good fitting program? ______
______-HH 35
20. A ______currycomb is preferred to the metal type. - HH 35
21. Washing removes the protective ______of the hair and skin. - HH 38
22. Before exhibiting your horse, the final touch consists of going over the horse's body with the ______. -HH 38
23. Clipping a couple ______before show time will allow the hair to grow enough to eliminate clippermarks. - HH 39
24. The exercising of a horse on the end of a long rope or line is ______. - HH 40
25. A flat race is a race without ______. HH40
26. All bits in judged events must have a ______inch minimum shank. - RB 8
27. In bareback equitation, the toes should be ______and ______. - RB 18
28. Identify this piece of grooming equipment:______- HH 36
29. Identify this piece of grooming equipment:______- HH 36
30. I pledge my head to ______thinking ......