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Hippology Test 2015

Ages 16 - 19

Colic Flyer

  1. What is the most common form of Colic?

Horse and Horsemanship (copyright 2001)

(pg.20)

  1. What is Horsemanship?

(pg.21)

  1. True or False: It is ok to pull steadily on your reins when going forward.

(pg.50)

  1. What is Thrush?

(pg.8)

The Structural Smoothness and Type are 2 of the 4 parts of conformation. What are the other 2?

  1. ______
  2. ______

(pg.21)

  1. True or False: Loud sounds and fast movements can make your horse nervous.

(pg.29)

  1. How many pressure points are there on a horse’s head?
  1. 2B. 4C. 6D. 7
  1. What is Neats-Foot used for?

(pg.33)

  1. A saddle pad is used for:
  1. To protect a horse’s back
  2. Absorb sweat and moisture
  3. Protect the saddle
  4. Help the saddle fit better
  5. All of the above

(pg.42)

  1. True or False: You should be at the in gate and ready to enter the class before class is in or by last call.
  1. True or False: A show is a business and is to be taken seriously.

(pg.34)

  1. Your equipment should be ______after each use.
  1. Kept clean
  2. Oiled
  3. Checked for weak stitching or other weaknesses
  4. A and C
  5. All of the above
  1. If your tack gets wet, what should you do?
  1. Dry it off
  2. Place it by heat to dry
  3. Just let it be
  4. A and B

(pg.35)

  1. What is Hogged?

To develop and show a champion, what are the 3 phases?

  1. ______
  2. ______
  3. ______

(pg.43)

  1. Why should you pay attention to all of the placings?
  1. So you can compliment the winner
  2. So you can see what others did wrong and point it out
  3. So you can see what you need to work on
  4. So you can critique the Judge

(pg.47)

  1. How often should your horses hooves be cleaned?
  1. Once a week
  2. When you think of it
  3. Everyday

(pg.54)

  1. How should people and horses be treated?

Rules and Regulations

(pg.2)

  1. True or False: Barefeet or sandals are ok to wear around horses.

(pg.45)

  1. What is the off side of a horse?

(pg.3)

  1. What is the job of the Ring Steward?

Protection is Prevention Flyer

  1. Why is EIA a concern for horses?
  1. True or False: EIA’s first phase is Acute.

Name 3 signs of phase 2 of EIA?

  1. ______
  2. ______
  3. ______

Name 5 ways EIA can be transmitted:

  1. ______
  2. ______
  3. ______
  4. ______
  5. ______
  1. What is another name for EIA?
  1. How can you find out if your horse has EIA?

Judging

(pg.0)

  1. What is the 4-H Motto?

(pg.1)

  1. If judging a group of horses, how many groups(pairs) should you break them down to in your head?
  1. 2B. 3C. 4

Name 2 things you judge in a judging contest?

  1. ______
  2. ______

(pg.10)

  1. The lower jaw is shorter than the upper jaw and the teeth do not make contact is called?

Trailering Guide (M4H61)

(pg.2)

  1. True or False: There is nothing you can do for your horse to prepare it for traveling.
  1. How many vaccinations are important to have for your horse?
  1. 2B. 4 C. 8D. 10
  1. What 2 papers do you need to carry with you and your horse at all times?

(pg.4)

  1. True or False: When traveling with your horse, should you carry a first aid kit for your horse.

(pg.6)

  1. When loading multiple horses, how should they be loaded?
  1. Why do you use the butt bar or chain in the back?

(pg.8)

  1. In a trailer, which way do horses ride more comfortable?

(pg.14)

  1. When hauling a trailer, how much stopping distance should you have?

(pg.15)

  1. When you have everything on the trailer hooked up, you should double check ______and ______before loading horse(s) and leaving.