Fairfax County 4-H

Junior Test 2001

Answer Key

1. Which fly does not feed on a horse in its' adult form?

c. Bot Fly

2. The most important part of fly control is:

b. Removing waste products like manure.

3. The normal ideal hoof supports most of the weight of the horse on the______ .

d. Wall, bars and frog.

4. The alveoli are the functional units of the:

d. Lung

5. Where did the Appaloosa breed originate?

b. United States of America

6. An acute (severe) abdominal pain is called:

a. Colic

7. A horse whose toes point inward (toed-in) is called:

a. Pigeon - toed

8. Over at the Knees is a serious conformation fault that will keep a horse from having a long performance life.

b. False

9. The primary function of the equine cardiovascular system is to:

d. Deliver oxygen to the body tissues.

10. The average adult horse has how many liters of blood in its' body.

c. 50 liters

11. Which is a common equine disease?

d. All of the above

12. The term for a stallion with one or more testicles retained in the body cavity is:

d. Cryptorchidism

13. Choke can occur in horses when food and other materials become stuck in the:

d. Esophagus

14. What is another term for an open front shelter?

a. Run-in

15. Name the grooming tool used to remove excess water and perspiration from wet or sweating horses.

c. Sweat scraper

16. How many beats are there to the Paso gait?

a. 4

17. What is the pedigreed horse breed referred to as a "Blood Horse"?

d. Thoroughbred

18. What is the purpose of a pannier?

c. To carry gear, food and equipment on a pack horse.

19. Which horse breed originated in France?

b. Percheron

20. What is the common name of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

a. Heaves

21. Which of the following breed associations is the oldest American Horse Breed Association?

d. Saddlebred

22. Which breed of horse is not considered a Stock type?

d. Saddlebred

23. A rope burn is considered which type of wound?

c. Abrasion

24. Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water are all ________.

d. Nutrients

25. You use your voice, hands, legs and weight to tell your horse what you want him to do. These are called:

b. Aids

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