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    182 SMALL EQUINE

    Type the letter of your answer in the numbered box that matches the number of the question on your test

    Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE?
    1. In a halter class, a draft-type mini should be shown in a white leather halter.
    2. The front legs should be the same length as the depth of the body.
    3. Excessive exercise and jumping may place strain and damage on the legs of
     
        young horses.

    4. A weight tape should not be used to determine the weight of a miniature horse.
    Feed should be measured by weight.
    Miniature horses have more trouble foaling than larger equines.
    1. Miniature horses do not shed their winter hair coat like larger equines and may
     
        need to be clipped.

    1. Jumper in Hand class is scored only on accumulated faults.
    1. In pleasure driving classes, a leverage bit should be used.
    1. The height of a miniature horse is measured at the last hairs of the mane.

    Are the following traits
    Desirable (D) or
    Undesirable (U)?

    11. small muzzle
    12. small nostrils
    13. slightly arched neck
    14. parrot mouth
    15. monkey mouth
    16. domed forehead
    17. thick throatlatch
    18. high set tail
    Match the word A-F to the definition 19-24.
    Put the letter of your answer in the numbered box ABOVE the question.

    A. hinny              
    B. jennet or jenny           
    C. stallion            
    D.mare                           
    E. jack                            
    F. mule  
    19.  a female donkey
    20.  a male donkey
    21.  a female horse
    22.  a male horse
    23.  the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse
    24.  the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey
    Choose the correct answer or fill in the blank.
    Put the letter of your answer in the numbered box ABOVE the question.

    25. Saddle-type-type miniature horse have the following features: 

    A.  Dished face and refined head, upright neck, flat topline, higher tail set
    B. More upright shoulders, deep broad chest, well-muscled hind  quarters
    C. Short broad head that is straight or slightly dished, compact body with a short strong back and rounded croup, deep broad adequately muscled chest and hindquarters
    26. Stock-type miniature horse have the following features:

    A.  Dished face and refined head, upright neck, flat topline, higher tail set
    B. More upright shoulders, deep broad chest, well-muscled hindquarters
    C. Short broad head that is straight or slightly dished, compact body with a short strong back and rounded croup, deep broad adequately muscled chest and hindquarters
    27. Draft-type miniature horse have the following features:
    A.
    Dished face and refined head, upright neck, flat topline, higher tail set
    B. More upright shoulders, deep broad chest, well-muscled hind  quarters
    C. Short broad head that is straight or slightly dished, compact body with a short strong back and rounded croup, deep broad adequately muscled chest and hindquarters

    28. The full growth of the legs is reached at about the age of ______ yrs. old.

    A.  3
    B.   4
    C.  5
    29. The normal temperature is ______.

    A.  99.5-101.5
    B. 98.6-100.6
    C. 101-103
    30. The normal heart rate (pulse) is ______.

    A. 8-16 beats per minute
    B. 16-24 beats per minute
    C. 28-40 beats per minute
    31. The normal respiration rate is ______.
    A.  8-16 breaths per minute
    B.  16-24 breaths per minute
    C. 28-40 breaths per minute
    32. The ideal body condition score of a miniature horse is ______.

    A.  4
    B.  5
    C.  6
    33. At the ideal body condition score, which is true?

    A. The ribs can be felt and seen
    B. The ribs can be felt but not seen
    C.The ribs cannot be felt or seen
     
    34. In Draft Driving, which is true?

    A. Whips are mandatory, cavessons are mandatory, breeching is mandatory
    B. Whips are optional, cavessons are optional, breeching is optional
    C. Whips are mandatory, cavessons are optional, breeching is mandatory
     
    35. In Pleasure Driving, which is true?

    A.  Whips are mandatory, cavessons are mandatory, breeching is optional
    B.  Whips are mandatory, cavessons are optional, breeching is mandatoy
    C. Whips are mandatory, cavessons are mandatory, breeching is mandatory
     
    36. In Draft Driving classes, the requirements are ____

    A. Show at the walk and trot and reverse both directions
    B. Show at the walk, park gait and road gait and reverse both directions
    C.  Show at the walk, park gait and road gait and reverse once
     
    37. In Pleasure Driving classes, the requirements are ____

    A. Show at the walk and trot and reverse both directions
    B. Show at the walk, park gait and road gait and reverse both directions
    C.  Show at the walk, park gait and road gait and reverse once

    38. ______ is judged on the driver’s ability to maneuver through a series of obstacles.

    A. Pleasure Driving
    B.  Driven Trail
    C. Reinsmanship

    39.  A driving whip should be long enough to reach the horse’s _____.
    A. hip
    B.  shoulder
    C.  throatlatch

    40. In Pleasure Driving, which bits may be used? 

    A. Leverage (curb) and snaffle
    B. Snaffle and mullen mouth
    C. Mullen mouth and curb
     

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