182 SMALL EQUINE

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Are the following statements TRUE or FALSE?

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1. In a halter class, a draft-type mini should be shown in a white leather halter.

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2. The front legs should be the same length as the depth of the body.

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3. Excessive exercise and jumping may place strain and damage on the legs of

young horses.

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4. A weight tape should not be used to determine the weight of a miniature horse.

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Feed should be measured by weight.

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Miniature horses have more trouble foaling than larger equines.

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Miniature horses do not shed their winter hair coat like larger equines and may

need to be clipped.

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Jumper in Hand class is scored only on accumulated faults.

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In pleasure driving classes, a leverage bit should be used.

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The height of a miniature horse is measured at the last hairs of the mane.

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

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11. small muzzle

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12. small nostrils

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13. slightly arched neck

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14. parrot mouth

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15. monkey mouth

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16. domed forehead

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17. thick throatlatch

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18. high set tail

Match the word A-F to the definition 19-24.
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A. hinny
B. jennet or jenny
C. stallion
D.mare
E. jack
F. mule

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19. a female donkey

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20. a male donkey

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21. a female horse

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22. a male horse

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23. the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5

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29. The normal temperature is ______.

A. 99.5-101.5
B. 98.6-100.6
C. 101-103

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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

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31. The normal respiration rate is ______.
A. 8-16 breaths per minute
B. 16-24 breaths per minute
C. 28-40 breaths per minute

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32. The ideal body condition score of a miniature horse is ______.

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

A. Pleasure Driving
B. Driven Trail
C. Reinsmanship

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

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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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