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Equine Welfare and Management Quiz Answers Module 1 Quiz Answers

Q1. What would you conclude if you approach a horse who appears bright, alert, and responsive with his ears up, relaxed stance, legs under him and quietly looking around?

  • That is a normal healthy horse
  • That you should call the veterinarian to see if the horse is okay
  • That the horse needs further attention

Q2. You have called your veterinarian and she asks you for your horse’s vital signs; what would you report back to her?

  • Temperature, Heart Rate, and Capillary Refill Time
  • Temperature, Respiratory and Heart Rate
  • Respiratory and Heart Rate, Capillary Refill Time

Q3. You have been asked to estimate your horse’s weight using a girth tape, which is the best approach to do this?

  • Place the tape over the top of the withers and behind the elbow. Circle the entire chest of the horse the way a saddle and girth go all the way around.
  • Use the tape to measure from ears to tail.
  • Place the tape around the horse’s belly at the widest point.

Q4. You approach a horse that stands 16 hands tall, weighing over 1500 lbs. with long white hair on its legs and it’s pulling a heavy load; which would be your best guess of breed based on this module?

  • Arabian
  • Pony
  • Clydesdale
  • Connemara

Q5. You’re observing a horse moving in a rapid, two-beat, diagonal gait with the front foot on one side and the opposite hind foot taking off at the same time and striking the ground at the same time. Which of the normal gaits is this?

Q6. Which part of a horse’s hoof is the most sensitive part of the outer structures of the hoof?

Q7. Which of the following are included in the Appendicular Skeleton of a horse?

  • The sternum and ribs
  • The skull and vertebral column
  • Bones of the front and rear legs

Q8. If you overheard someone talking about the scapula, humerus, radius and ulna; what part of a horse is being discussed?

  • Head and neck
  • Hoof
  • Foreleg
  • Axial skeleton
  • Pelvis

Q9. Suppose you look at your horse and see that there is an asymmetry to the face, your horse is stumbling and dragging its toes; what might these signs indicate?

  • The horse is suffering from some form of neurologic impairment
  • The horse is experiencing a release of adrenaline
  • The horse is experiencing a stress trigger

Q10. Which of the following was the conclusion of the committee chaired by Professor Roger Brambell in 1965?

  • Animals should be treated like machines, as noted in the book, Animal Machines.
  • We don’t need to be concerned about the mistreatment of animals used for sport because the self-interest of the owner will ensure good treatment.
  • Animals should have basic freedoms.

Q11. Which of the following is the correct conclusion to draw if you see a horse standing with head and ears up, but resting one leg?

  • That is a normal healthy horse.
  • The horse may be ill and you should call the veterinarian to be on the safe side.
  • The horse probably has something wrong with the hoof on the foot that is resting.

Q12. Which of the following organizations have adopted the Five Freedoms as the standard for the physical and mental well-being of all animals:

  • YMCA
  • World Organization for Animal Health
  • Interpol
  • ASPCA

Q13. If you provide an animal with, good pasture and a clean trough that is always refilled which of the Five Freedoms are you exemplifying?

  • Freedom from Hunger and Thirst
  • Freedom from Fear and Distress
  • Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease
  • Freedom to Express Normal Behavior
  • Freedom from Discomfort

Q14. If you provide a horse with good shelter and fresh bedding, which of the Five Freedoms are you exemplifying?

  • Freedom to Express Normal Behavior
  • Freedom from Fear and Distress
  • Freedom from Discomfort
  • Freedom from Hunger and Thirst
  • Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease

Q15. If you get your horse vaccinated and call the veterinarian at the onset of disease which of the Five Freedoms are you exemplifying?

  • Freedom from Hunger and Thirst
  • Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease
  • Freedom to Express Normal Behavior
  • Freedom from Fear and Distress
  • Freedom from Discomfort

Q16. If you approach a horse in a calm and consistent manner, which of the Five Freedoms are you ensuring?

  • Freedom from Fear and Distress
  • Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease
  • Freedom to Express Normal Behavior
  • Freedom from Hunger and Thirst
  • Freedom from Discomfort

Q17. If you provide ample room in a stable and allow a horse to pasture with a herd of horses, which of the Five Freedoms are you exemplifying?

  • Freedom from Discomfort
  • Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease
  • Freedom from Fear and Distress
  • Freedom from Hunger and Thirst
  • Freedom to Express Normal Behavior

Q18. If you have taken a horse’s respiratory rate, heart rate, and temperature, what have you done?

  • You’ve checked Gut Motility.
  • Checked the horse’s vital signs
  • You’ve checked Capillary Refill Time.

Q19. Suppose your horse does not seem his normal and healthy self, so you check his respiration rate and find it to be a rate of 42; what – if anything should you do?

  • Call the veterinarian because that respiratory rate is high and the horse seems ill.
  • Put a blanket over him and don’t worry about it because that’s a normal rate.
  • Force him to get up and run around to get that respiratory rate up.

Equine Welfare and Management Quiz Answers Module 02 Quiz Answers

Q1. Under normal circumstances, how much water should you provide for a horse to maintain good hydration?

  • 1 to 2 gallons per day
  • Continual free access to water
  • Force-feeding water

Q2. What is the one exception to providing horse-free access to water?

  • When a horse has already drunk more than 12 gallons in one day
  • When a horse has already drunk more than 4 gallons at one time.
  • Cool-down period after intense exercise

Q3. Which of the following was intended to be the ideal equine meal?

  • A low-fiber, high-energy meal
  • A high-fiber, high-energy meal to be eaten twice a day
  • A high fiber, low energy feed eaten throughout the day

Q4. Which of the following should you avoid because it may cause digestive upsets for a horse? (Select all that apply.)

  • Feeding too infrequently
  • Providing continual free access to water
  • Not providing high-fiber feed

Q5. Suppose you see a horse coughing masticated food with some food appearing at the nostrils; how should you respond?

  • Don’t worry; this is a normal part of the horse’s digestive process.
  • That’s a RED ALERT that something is wrong. Get help immediately!
  • Pat the horse on the back.

Q6. A nutritional pasture has many benefits but a few dangers; what should you protect a horse from when they go out to the pasture?

  • Dry field with bare patches
  • Grazing on long-stem fiber such as hay
  • Toxic plants and overeating grasses

Q7. Suppose you are acquiring hay as feed for your horse; which of the following are ways to assess the quality? (Select all that apply.)

  • Smell the hay
  • Have hay analyzed to determine nutrient content
  • Trust any local supplier

Q8. You note a horse is exhibiting a lack of energy, stunted growth, weight loss, and poor condition; what nutritional lack would you suspect?

  • A lack of water
  • A lack of fat
  • A lack of carbohydrates

Q9. Suppose you enter the stall and notice a notably strong and somewhat toxic odor; what should that prompt you to check in the horse’s diet?

  • Check for a diet too high in fat
  • Check to see if the horse is being fed too much protein.
  • Check for dehydration

Q10. Guidelines for concentrates vary with individual horses; therefore, what is it vital to monitor over time to make that determination?

  • Weight, health and energy levels of horse
  • Your relationship with your veterinarian
  • Free availability of water

Q11. Suppose you went to the feed store to get a good quality grass hay that has been analyzed. What would be the ideal complement feed to buy for complete nutrition?

  • Ration balancer formulated for grass hay fed as directed
  • Ration balancer for legume hay
  • Corn, Oats, Barley mix grain

Q12. Suppose you go to the feed store seeking a convenient form of processed and compressed hay. What will that look like?

  • A large bale of hay
  • Green Chop
  • Cubes and pellets

Q13. When – if ever – might you choose to limit a horse’s access to rich pasture?

  • Never, rich pasture grass is always good for horses
  • If the horse has behavioral problems
  • If the horse is overheating

Q14. Suppose you want to supply nutrients that may be lacking in the natural forage available. Which of the following would you purchase?

  • Pasture grasses
  • Cured hay
  • Supplements
  • Silage

Q15. Which of the following forms of nutrition are the essentials every horse needs?

  • Apples and sugar cubes
  • Supplemental vitamins and minerals
  • Cubes and pellets
  • Forage and water

Q16. Suppose you enter the stable and see that the free-standing water container has been knocked over, what might you do to remedy this situation? (Select all that apply.)

  • Install a watering system that allows the horse to access water on demand.
  • Replace the free-standing container with a trough that holds more than 12 gallons.
  • Refill the free-standing container with 3 gallons of water and check back every day.
  • Set the free-standing container back up and don’t worry about it.

Q17. Suppose you notice that your horse is standing in bright sunlight, and has dry discolored gums. What should you do? (Select all that apply.)

  • Just bring the horse inside out of the sun
  • Test capillary refill time (CRT)
  • Call your veterinarian

Q18. What is one of the best ways to keep your horse’s digestive system operating well?

  • Change the type of feed at least monthly.
  • Provide a consistent type of feed.
  • Stay up to date on the latest trends in feed types and change with the times.

Q19. When it comes to what is in the feed, what should you look for to keep your horse’s digestive system operating well?

  • Feed that is on sale at the feed store
  • Check for dehydration
  • Feed that is high-fiber and low in sugar content.

Q20. If you were looking to satisfy and put the least strain on your horse’s digestive system, which of the following should you do?

  • Feed your horse a large supply of feed provided at the end of each day.
  • Divide meals in portions and provide them throughout the day
  • Feed your horse a large supply of feed provided at daybreak.

Equine Welfare and Management Quiz Answers Module 03 Quiz Answers

Q1. Which of the following are among the 5 Elements of Basic Care in a horse’s environment? (Select all that apply.)

  • Protection from weather
  • Safety
  • Containment and footing
  • Regular veterinary examinations
  • Cleanliness
  • Ventilation

Q2. What can you do to address a horse’s mental health and prevent physical ailments?

  • Provide an enriched environment where they can safely express their natural behaviors.
  • Schedule regular examinations by an equine behavioral psychologist
  • Consistently enforce the horse’s adaptation to human convenience

Q3. Suppose you are pasturing horses in a climate where you regularly have driving rain or significant cold. Which of the following must you provide?

  • A solid overhead structure or three-sided structure
  • A stand of large trees
  • Geography that provides natural protection from the elements

Q4. Suppose you are installing flooring in a stall; which would be optimal?

  • Wood shavings, sawdust or rice hulls
  • A sandy surface
  • Rubber mats on a level surface with bedding on top

Q5. Suppose you are asking someone to make sure a horse has sufficient bedding; what would be the daily minimum required?

  • 5 to 8 pounds of bedding per animal
  • 10 to 15 pounds of bedding per animal
  • 16 to 20 pounds of bedding per animal

Q6. Suppose you notice that a horse is pacing kicking and weaving; what can remedy these abnormal behaviors?

  • Provide adequate exercise
  • Change feed
  • Change bedding more frequently

Q7. Which of the following are the benefits of exercise? (Select all that apply.)

  • Proper muscle development
  • Maintain active digestion
  • Prevent injuries and abnormal behaviors
  • Healing injuries

Q8. Where does safety start for a horse in your care?

  • Preventing rodent infestation
  • Electrical and plumbing fixtures
  • Regular inspections of the environment in which your horse is housed
  • Keeping pathways clear

Q9. You want to be prepared to ensure your horse’s safety in case of emergency; what should you do in advance? (Select all that apply.)

  • Communicate emergency procedures all to ensure the horses’ safety first
  • Post your area’s Emergency Services phone and cell phone numbers in the barn.
  • Communicate emergency procedures all to ensure people’s safety first

Q10. Suppose you are in an emergency where your horses are in danger. What should you do when First Responders arrive?

  • Follow their instructions, allowing them to be in command.
  • Have a veterinarian on site and notify First Responders that the vet is in charge.
  • Offer your directions because you know your horses and situation best.

Q11. Common footing types include grass, turf, dirt, sand and synthetic mixes; what criteria do you use to choose the best footing for a horse?

  • Match the footing to the work the horse is doing
  • Match the footing to your budget
  • Match the footing to the breed of horse

Q12. When designing an environment for a horse, one element of basic care is described as, “This entails the space required to move freely, lie-down, groom, exercise and socialize.” That describes:

  • Safety
  • Ventilation
  • Protection from weather
  • Containment and footing
  • Cleanliness

Q13. When designing an environment for a horse, one element of basic care includes “… protection from sun, heat, cold, wind, rain and snow, and from the nuisance of biting insects.” That describes:

  • Containment and footing
  • Safety
  • Protection from weather
  • Cleanliness
  • Ventilation

Q14. When designing an environment for a horse, one element of basic care includes “the circulation of fresh air, free from drafts and free from particulate matter such as hay, chaff, and dust.” That describes:

  • Protection from weather
  • Containment and footing
  • Safety
  • Cleanliness
  • Ventilation

Q15. When designing an environment for a horse, one element of basic care includes making sure, “ that manure and urine are removed in a timely manner, and there’s a space for the horse to get away from its own excrement.” That describes:

  • Ventilation
  • Protection from weather
  • Safety
  • Containment and footing
  • Cleanliness

Q16. When designing an environment for a horse, one element of basic care is described as, “the environment is free from hazards such as nails, sharp edges, electrical wires, hanging branches, and free from toxic plants and predators..” That describes:

  • Cleanliness
  • Ventilation
  • Safety
  • Containment and footing
  • Protection from weather

Q17. Which of the following is a good way to prevent behavioral problems in horses? (Select all that apply.)

  • Supporting a stress-free environment
  • Fulfilling their social needs
  • Constraining the horse’s natural behaviors with physical restraints

Q18. What is the rule of thumb to determine adequate stall size for the horse to be able to move freely?

  • Stall floor dimension should be half the height of the horse at the withers.
  • Stall ceiling height should allow for at least one inch higher than the tips of the ears.
  • Stall floor dimension should be at least twice the height of the horse at the withers

Q19. What should a horse be able to do in a stall? (Select all that apply.)

  • Turn around
  • Self-groom and lay down
  • Jump barriers

Q20. Which types of footing are suitable for areas where horses work, train or perform? (Select all that apply.)

  • Grass, turf, or dirt
  • Decomposed granite or a sand-granite mix
  • Mud and tar
  • Chopped bark or a mix of synthetic fiber and sand

Q21. Suppose a wildfire has broken out nearby, and you are being forced to evacuate, which of the following should you do before you leave? (Select all that apply.)

  • Place a leather halter with an ID tag on the horse and leave a lead rope near the gate.
  • Lock the horse inside the barn and soak the barn with water
  • Leave your contact information in a zip lock bag taped to the fence or in your mailbox.
  • Fill your water troughs

Q22. Which of the following forms of exercise is especially useful if a horse is recovering from illness or injury and needs exercise under careful supervision?

  • Horseback riding
  • Lunging
  • Hand walking
  • Racing

Q23. Lunging is a form of exercise recommended in this module; what is lunging?

  • This is where the trainer controls horse on a slack line, using voice commands, while the horse trots in a circle around trainer.
  • This uses automated exercise equipment called a Lunger.
  • This involves leading a horse from their stall in a barn, to a fenced outdoor space to allow them to exercise by moving freely.

Q24. Which of the following are the benefits of regular exercise for a horse? (Select all that apply.)

  • Makes horses less prone to injury
  • Develops and tones muscles
  • Provides opportunities for humans and horses to bond
  • Promotes abnormal behavior
  • Supports active digestion

Q25. Suppose you are in an equine emergency, the first responders are on the way; what information do you need to have ready when they arrive? (Select all that apply.)

  • Vital signs and an initial assessment of the animal
  • All the details about what led up to the emergency situation
  • Situation
  • Location

Equine Welfare and Management Quiz Answers Module 04 Quiz Answers

Q1. You are examining the overall fitness of a horse; what would give you a reliable indicator of fitness? (Select all that apply.)

  • Time it takes for heart rate to return to normal after exercise
  • Respiratory rate
  • Heart rate at peak performance

Q2. How long does it take musculoskeletal fitness to develop?

  • Longer than several weeks
  • 1 to 3 weeks
  • Over the span of several weeks

Q3. How can staff members who work with horses help keep them safe from disease? (Select all that apply.)

  • Clean and disinfect boots
  • Follow biosecurity protocols
  • Using the same pitchfork to clean out one stall after another

Q4. You notice these symptoms in a horse: weight loss, poor hair coat, lethargy and colic or diarrhea and poor overall condition. What should you check for based on these?

  • Internal parasite infestation
  • Biting and buzzing insects
  • Zoonotic diseases

Q5. What important aspect of maintaining a horse’s health is often overlooked because it may not be as obvious as if the horse were lame or had a fever?

  • A horse’s teeth and oral cavity
  • Stomach ache
  • Colic

Q6. How does a horse’s nature as a prey animal condition them to respond to pain in a certain way?

  • Prey animals are very dramatic when in pain.
  • Prey animals barely feel pain
  • Prey animals resist showing pain

Q7. You notice that your horse is being pestered by flies and biting insects; what are the 3 Pillars of Insect Control to Employ?

  • Avoidance, minimize insect populations, and protection
  • Remove stagnant water, remove attractants, and use new technologies.
  • Use fly sprays, fly sheets and fly masks.

Q8. Recognizing pain symptoms in a horse is an art and a science. Which of the following represent the ART of it?

  • Interpreting the data you have collected
  • Collecting information with the vital signs
  • Knowing equine physiology

Q9. Why might you need to keep complete records of a horse’s vaccinations? (Select all that apply.)

  • In case the horse needs to show or travel
  • In case the horse is sold
  • In case the horse gets ill
  • To guarantee disease prevention

Q10. Suppose you are trying to protect a barn full of horses from contagious diseases. What strategies would help? (Select all that apply.)

  • Allow anyone educated in animal husbandry to care for the horses.
  • Use a quarantine protocol for new herd members or ill horses
  • Provide horses with a good diet, a stress-free environment, shelter, and vaccinations.

Q11. Which of the following is recommended to maintain a horse’s fitness? (Select all that apply.)

  • Balancing level of exercise so that any damage created by exercise can be repaired
  • Provide an upswing in activity after an injury.
  • Horses should work at the level they usually perform at twice a week.

Q12. Suppose your horse is recovering from an injury; which of the following are recommended to return the horse to previous levels of athleticism? (Select all that apply.)

  • Rehabilitation under care of a veterinarian
  • Controlled exercise that is gradually increased
  • Free turnout (or uncontrolled exercise)

Q13. When considering your horse’s skeletal fitness, what should you bear in mind when considering recovery after an injury?

  • Bones are living structures capable of healing and remodeling
  • Horses cannot create additional bone
  • Bones cannot completely heal or remodel

Q14. Which of the following are preventive measures you can take to protect your horse from simple problems that can become a crisis? (Select all that apply.)

  • Eliminate exposure to all diseases
  • Monitor safety within horse’s environment to prevent injury
  • Get recommended vaccinations on schedule
  • Take the preventative measure of deworming

Q15. Suppose you suspect your horse has intestinal parasites; what should you do to be sure?

  • Monitor your horse for weight loss, poor overall condition or poor hair coat.
  • Have your veterinarian perform a fecal flotation egg count.
  • Monitor your horse for lethargy, colic or diarrhea

Q16. Which of the following is the best practice to protect your horse from intestinal parasites?

  • Choose the optimal chemical dewormer, based on the worm burden of the horse and the environment.
  • Formulate a strategic deworming plan with your veterinarian
  • Monitor fecal egg counts in manure

Q17. Suppose you aim to minimize external insect populations that are bothering your horse; which of the following should you do? (Select all that apply.)

  • Use traps and biologic predators
  • Deworming
  • Removing stagnant pools of water
  • Remove attractants

Q18. You recognize that you cannot eliminate all pests, but what can you do to help your horse avoid contact with annoying insects?

  • Refrain from leaving horses in pastures at dawn and dusk when these insects are most prevalent.
  • Put the horse out to pasture at dawn and dusk.
  • Ride your horse only at dawn or dusk

Q19. Suppose you see that flying insects are pestering your horse; what might you do to protect your horse? (Select all that apply.)

  • Use fly sprays on a clean horse
  • Use fly masks
  • Deworming

Q20. Suppose your horse has recently been vaccinated and you notice local swelling near an injection site and the horse has a transient fever; what should you do?

  • Nothing, these are normal occurrences to be expected after a vaccination
  • Observe and take notes
  • Call your veterinarian, DVM will recommend next steps

Q21. Suppose your horse has recently been vaccinated, the horse appears lethargic and you notice symptoms of allergic reaction; what should you do?

  • Call your veterinarian to have the horse evaluated.
  • Observe and take notes
  • Nothing, these are normal occurrences to be expected after a vaccination

Q22. Suppose you want to be sure your horse’s dental health remains good; what should you do?

  • Have a veterinarian perform a routine oral exam on your horse every other year.
  • Have a veterinarian perform a routine oral exam on your horse once a year.
  • Conduct your own dental exam of the horse once a year.

Q23. Suppose you want to prevent common diseases from spreading to your horse. Which of the following should you control? (Select all that apply.)

  • Direct contact from horse to horse
  • Where any medications are manufactured
  • Body secretions
  • The horses waking and sleeping schedule

Q24. Suppose you want to prevent common diseases from spreading to your horse. Which of the following should you control? (Select all that apply.)

  • Other animals
  • The expiration date of any medications
  • Tack
  • The horses exercise schedule
  • Insects

Q25. Suppose you notice that your horse is lethargic, he’s not eating, his head is hanging low, and he has a cough and clear nasal discharge; what common ailment do these indicate?

  • Equine Malaria
  • Worm infestation
  • Equine Influenza
  • Injury

Equine Welfare and Management Quiz Answers Module 05 Quiz Answers

Q1. Which of the following are the benefits of understanding your horse as a prey and herd animal? (Select all that apply.)

  • It alerts you to times you should be quick to flee
  • It encourages you to practice constant vigilance
  • You can anticipate a negative reaction in the horse and prevent injuries.

Q2. Which situations should you be aware of because a horse equates these with the threat of death? (Select all that apply.)

  • Being alone
  • Being in the pasture with just one other horse
  • Being in the pasture with a herd
  • Being down and unable to rise

Q3. You notice your horse lie down and roll from side to side, then roll all the way over; what should you do? (Select all that apply.)

  • Continue to observe and contact the veterinarian if the horse does this repeatedly
  • Nothing
  • Contact a veterinarian
  • Check the horse’s back to see if there is a problem

Q4. You walk into a stable full of happy horses where you are greeted with an orchestra of whinnies and heads looking out over the half-stall doors; what should you do?

  • Go about your business quickly and efficiently
  • Be sure to say hello back.
  • Pop up and try to surprise them

Q5. Occasionally you see your horse sleep standing up, what should you do?

  • Contact your veterinarian and schedule an exam.
  • Try to wake the horse up
  • Nothing

Q6. Suppose your horse that is usually eager to please, starts exhibiting aggressive or abnormal behaviors, before starting a retraining program, what should you do?

  • Try punishment and negative corrective actions
  • Try positive corrective actions and motivation
  • Discuss the problem with their veterinarian to rule out a physical cause

Q7. When dealing with unwanted problem behaviors what is always a good idea?

  • Ignore them; these usually will correct themselves
  • Use punishment and negative reinforcement
  • Consult a professional horse trainer or behaviorist

Q8. Which of the following is generally true of any well-trained horse?

  • A well-trained horse always urinates or defecates in same area of stall
  • Resists daily routines
  • It will respond to cues

Q9. How do horses maintain friendships and social ranking in the herd?

  • Mutual grooming and the formation of smaller cliques within the group
  • Pulling lips back and clapping the teeth with a rapid movement of the jaw
  • Biting and kicking with hind legs in unison

Q10. Suppose you approach a horse that has ears pinned back and is rapidly swishing its tail; what should you do?

  • Approach the horse rapidly because it is in distress
  • Call the veterinarian immediately.
  • Keep your distance because these are a “Red Flag” to warn others to stay away.

Q11. You notice that your horse is laying down at feeding time; what does this indicate? (Select all that apply.)

  • Consult with a veterinarian.
  • Your normal, healthy horse values rest more than food.
  • You may be feeding the horse too often.
  • Investigate! Something is making the horse feel bad and warrants further investigation.

Q12. Suppose you approach a herd of horses on a sunny afternoon and notice that many of they are lying flat out while only one is standing; what should you do?

  • Panic! These horses may have died.
  • Enjoy the sunshine; apparently, it’s a great day for sunbathing.
  • Take good care of the one horse left standing.

Q13. While you are working with your horse to correct problem behaviors, which long-term solutions should you employ? (Select all that apply.)

  • Instill fear in the horse to gain the upper hand
  • Demonstrate patience
  • Establish rapport with your horse

Q14. If your horse is kicking at the stall, what health problems might that lead to?

  • Dental problems
  • Esophagus obstruction
  • Nutritional deficiencies
  • Lameness and hoof problems

Q15. If your horse is “cribbing” what kinds of problems could that cause?

  • Dental problems
  • Lameness and hoof problems
  • Esophagus obstruction
  • Nutritional deficiencies

Q16. Some problem behaviors result in broken fences, weakened stall walls, holes in the stall flooring, loosened hardware, and prematurely rotted wood. Why should this matter to you?

  • It’s inconvenient to have to keep making repairs.
  • It’s expensive to have to keep making repairs.
  • Such damage affects the structural integrity and safety of the facilities that the horse lives in.

Q17. Suppose you see your horse bolting her food. Why should you be concerned about this problem behavior?

  • That can cause dental problems
  • That can cause nutritional deficiencies
  • Bolting food can create esophageal choke.

Q18. In what primary way is social interaction within a herd, across generations, of value?

  • Prevents injury and infections
  • Keeps growing horses safe from possible injury by older horses
  • It provides schooling for youngsters

Q19. You notice that you have not seen your horse lay down over several days; what should you do?

  • Nothing in particular; horses often sleep standing up
  • Try to get the horse to lay down so that you’re sure it’s getting enough sleep.
  • Call the veterinarian

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