Final Exam Review Horse

mare

female horse adult

gelding

castrated male horse

stallion

intake male horse

foal

<1 yr

how is a horse measured

hands

read: ears pointed left and right (what does it mean)

relaxed and paying attention

read: ears pinned back (what does it mean)

annoyed or worried, might kick

read: droopy ears (what does it mean)

calm and resting, maybe sleeping

read: ears forward but relaxed (what does it mean)

interested in what’s in front

read: ears turned back but relaxed (what does it mean)

listening to what’s behind

read: ears pointed stiffly foward (what does it mean)

alarmed or nervous, concerned

read: ears flattened against neck (what does it mean)

angry, wants to fight, kick, or bite

where are the horses’ blind spots?

• right in front of the nose

• behind their hind end

what are vices?

negative activities due to various causes

what can cause vices

stress, boredom, fear, excess energy, nervousness

what are a few vices?

• weaving

• cribbing

• stall kicking

• windsucking

• wood chewing

Name 3 parts

what is the passive stay apparatus?

• limb ligaments and tendons

• this allows the horse to stand with minimal energy, allows it to sleep while standing

how does the passive stay apparatus work?

large portion of weight of its hind is on fixed hindlimb

What kind of of digestive system does a horse have?

hindgut fermenters

do horses have reverse peristalsis

no, cannot vomit

What do you measure in a henneke BCS system

1-9

• crest

• withers

• spine

• ribs

• tailhead

• behind elbow

How many hours do horses graze

10-12 hr

how much feed compared to its body weight do horses eat

1.5 - 2.5%

What kind of forage do they eat?

high fiber forage

True or false: can a horse only need a good forage, water, and sat to maintain their body weight

true

how much rotational forage is needed to start grazing

6-8”, until 50% is gone

benefits of rotational grazing

• lower feeds cost

• more sustainable farming

• max forage yield & quality

• less weed cover

• less muddy area

• lengthens grazing season

• reduces amount of pasture needed per horse

what is rain rot

paintbrush lesions form: bacteria infection in moist conditions and enters damaged skin

what is colic

abdominal discomfort from gas, impactions, and twisted gut

what is corneal ulcer?

break in surface layer of cornea, common

what is thrush

bacteria/fungal infection in grooves or central sulcus of frog

how does thrush occur

• poor hygiene from standing in muddy areas

• improper management of hooves

• minimal exercise

bandaging: what does it do?

offers protection and support while traveling, working, or recovering from injury

how do you apply bandage?

• start w clean legs

• use padding under

• apply even pressure (not too tight)

• no wrinkles