Hippology Review Questions – Cloverbud (5-8)
1. Yes or No Do horses have wolf teeth?
2. Yes or No Dental problems can cause a horse to toss its head.
3. Yes or No Dental problems may cause a horse to become very nervous.
4. Yes or No Proper disposal of manure is important because it may cause diseases.
5. Yes or No Horse owners need to have a plan to handle manure.
6. Yes or No Can a horse catch EPM from another horse?
7. Yes or No Most horses that get EPM will get better
8. Yes or No Proper nutrition and the right amount of food is very important to your horse.
9. Yes or No Your horse needs plenty of clean, fresh air for good health.
10. Yes or No A horses body temperature is higher than a humans.
11. Yes or No Colic is a very serious and common condition in a horse.
12. Yes or No You should pet a horse by placing your hand on the shoulder and neck. Don’t dab at the end of its nose.
13. Yes or No The horse is a living animal whose life and well being are in your hands.
14. Yes or No It is o.k. to wrap the lead rope or reins around your hand, wrist or body.
15. Yes or No You should use the reins to tie your horse up with.
16. Yes or No The mosquito carries lyme disease.
17. Yes or No Always walk around your horse when they are tied up. Don’t walk under the rope and never step over the rope to get to the other side of the horse.
18. Yes or No You should strike or kick your horse on the head or leg to discipline it.
19. Yes or No When riding your horse avoid paved roads and streets. If you must cross them, always walk.
20. Yes or No When leading into a stall or pasteur turn your horse so its facing you before you release it.
21. Yes or No Don’t forget that you are doing the driving. Keep away from obstacles where you or your horse may get hurt.