ASCI 224 Lab Practical

What is this

Lip twitch

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-P freeze brand

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Curry comb

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Body brush

What is this used for

to measure height and weight

how to use the tape

Weight: Around the heart girth, behind withers & elbow

Height: Ground to withers

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Hoof testers

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Nippers

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Rasp

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Standing wrap

colorado av

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missouri av

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what is conformation and what does it affect

the relationship of form to function

Affects:

Horse's intended use

Method of progression

Athletic ability

Long term soundness

major things to judge for conformation

overall balance

structural correctness

muscling

breed and sex characteristics

what areas do we measure muscle

• Shoulder

• Pectorals/Chest

• Forearm

• Stifle

• Gaskin

major parameters of the Trapezoid Method

sloping shoulder

hip angle

top to bottom line ratio

principle of thirds

the shoulder should be _____ degrees, the hip should be ____ degrees,

45, 50

the top to bottom line ratio should be

1:2

the length of shoulder, back, and hip should be

1:1:1

Normal temperature value

99.5-101.5°F

normal pulse value

25-45 bpm

Normal respiratory value

8 to 25 breaths per min

what body condition score is considered a 5

moderate (ideal)

what body condition score is considered a 3

thin

what body condition score is considered a 8

fat

what body condition score is considered a 1

poor

what body condition score is considered a 2

very thin

what body condition score is considered a 6

moderately fleshy

what body condition score is considered a 9

extremely fat

what body condition score is considered a 7

fleshy

what body condition score is considered a 4

moderately thin