Fear Free Equine Module 4

Good aromatherapy for horses includes:

Lavender

A mirror:

May help calm a lonely horse on stall rest

Which of the following is a way to make the overall hospital experience better for a horse?

A and B only- Keeping a companion horse nearby, Allowing a horse to graze

Stall vices happen when horses don't have enough mental and/or physical stimulation. These include:

All of the above- Cribbing, Weaving, Pawing, Pacing

Which of the following negatively affect a horse's willingness to enter the hospital?

All of the above- Flooring surface (both visual texture and tactile feel of the footing), Flooring color, Odor, Reflective surfaces or high contrast light changes, Presence or absence of floor grates

A horse going into the stocks for the first time shows that he is willing and thinking about his options when he:

All of the above- Paws the floor, Licks or chews the stocks, Sniffs or bumps his nose on the stocks

In addition to medical management of an anxious horse on stall rest, it may help to provide which of the following:

Any or all of the above- Toys, Free-choice forage, A treat-dispensing puzzle, "Hand grazing" where the horse is allowed to eat grass outside, but not allowed to move freely

How can sounds be modified for horses?

Any or all of the above- Using a quiet plastic bucket instead of a loud metal bucket for procedures, Playing calming music, Using horse ear plugs or ear poufs, Using absorbent material or adding sound-absorbing panels to a hospital design

Options for giving medications to a horse with high FAS for oral syringe administration techniques include:

B and C only- Top-dressing food and mixing the medication with something sweet, Hospitalizing the horse for intravenous medications instead of oral medications

Stocks are a form of Gentle Control, but a positive association must be built. This can be achieved by:

B and D- Feeding a horse, Petting and scratching a horse in a positive, enjoyable way

When a handler is walking through the stocks and leading a horse it is best to:

Face forward so that your body language tells the horse to go forward as well

T/F: Giving medications hidden in a pill pocket or treat only applies to dogs and cats, horses are too smart to trick

False

T/F: Horses are not affected by noxious odors such as blood or necrotic tissue because their sense of smell is not as good as dogs or other animals.

False

T/F: There are lots of calming supplements available for horses. They all work well, and that's why they are popular.

False

With respect to stall rest for horses: (choose which is true)

It's mentally challenging for a horse to be stall rested

Ammonia is:

Noxious and damaging to the lungs

Fear Free is about making the overall experience for our patients better. Which is true?

Positive reinforcement for horses includes petting, scratching, and food or treats

T/F: A horse who is alone is probably stressed, even if he is not showing outward signs.

True

T/F: When administering oral medications to a horse it is still important to use Touch Gradient and positive reinforcement.

True

If a horse is fidgety, a handler should:

Walk him to help alleviate excessive nervous energy