UNL ASCI 252 Unit 1-3 Softchalk Questions (for review)

1. Oriental ____ 2. Warmblood ____ 3. Industrialization ____ 4. Before domestication ____ 5. Draft ____ a. Hunted and possibly bred for meat b. Possesses course features and developed for heavy load traveling and agriculture use c. Developed for traveling longer distances d. Developed for use in warfare, driving, and riding e. Population was most affected by automobiles and farm equipment due to this

1. Oriental c 2. Warmblood d 3. Industrialization e 4. Before domestication a 5. Draft b

1. Zebras ___ 2. Equus ____ 3. Wild Ass ____ 4. Mules ____ 5. Donkey ____ a. Domesticated member of the Equidae family that ranges in size and also called a mule b. Known for their endurance, drafting capabilities and are other used as guard animals c. Non-domesticated, survives in harsh semi-arid climates where water is often limited d. This genus refers to mammals within the Equidae family e. Native to Africam range in type and do not typically crossbreed

1. Zebras e 2. Equus d 3. Wild Ass c 4. Mules b 5. Donkey a

Match the items. a. Stripe that is perpendicular to a dorsal stripe over the withers b. Dark colored striping found on lower legs c. Small stripes that appear on the forehead of dun-factor horses 1. Zebra markings _____ 2. Wither stripes _______ 3. Cobwebbing _____

1. b 2. a 3. c

Match the items. a. Cremello b. Perlino 1. Double dilution of bay base coat, rust color on tips of mane, tail, and sometimes lower legs 2. Pink skin with blue eyes, double dilution of chestnut or sorrel

1. b 2. a

Match the items. a. Fleabitten b. Dapple Grey c. Rose Grey 1. Red tint to a grey coat 2. Circular patterns on a horse's coat 3. Flecks of brown or reddish color scattered across the body

1. c 2. b 3. a

What are one of the 3 distinctive characteristics are REQUIRED of all Appaloosas?

The eye is encircled with white (other options: The skin is mottled irregularly with black and white (partly colored), particularly around the nostrils and genitalia Hooves are narrowly striped vertically in black and white)

In show jumping horses are ridden over a pattern of various types of single fences, or combinations of fences, within a certain amount of allotted time. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

Iris scanning is the most acurate method of identification. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

Judges for competitive trail riding and endurance competitions are stationed throughout the course to test for soundness and good condition. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

Marking names can vary among breeds or disciplines. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

Morgans were the only breed named after an actual horse. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

PHBA was the first color registry in the horse industry. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

Pinto horses are separated into two different categories: tobiano and overo [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

Racetrack surfaces can be dirt, natural grass, or artificial turf. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

Sabino coloring can be easily distinguished by their jagged lines between base colors and white. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

Scars are not reliable enough to be used as the single form of identification. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

The official foundatino sire of the Tennessee Walking Horse was listen as Allan F-1 [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

There are many variations of base coat colors [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

Throughout history, pack horses, mules, and donkeys have been used to carry loads of salt and equipment into backcountry worksites. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

Western tack and riding styles were adopted by cowboys in the U.S. and vaqueros in Mexico from the Spanish and Portuguese. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

What is a benefit of DNA testing? [mark all correct answers] a. Samples are easy to collect b. Cost c. Not extremely visible d. Horse's parents must be profiled

a

There are almost _____ million horses worldwide. [mark all correct answers] a. 40 b. 60 c. 80 d. 100 e. None of the above

b. 60 million

Developing countries use equids primarily for sport and recreation. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b. False

Horse owners in the U.S. are usually wealthy with most earning well over $100,000 annually. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b. False

Only one half of the Earth's continents have free ranging horse populations. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b. False

The USDA agricultural census does not include horses in the U.S. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b. False

The terms feral and wild can and should be used interchangeably. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. false

b. False

The ______ was about 24 inches tall, walked on three toes in front, and ate foliage and plants. [mark all correct answers] a. Eohippus (Hyracotherium) b. Mesohippus c. Pliohippus d. Equus

b. Mesohippus

A rodeo stock contractor only works with bucking stock. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b. false

An independent contractor is a full time employee of a business. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b. false

Careers working directly with horses typically have a traditional 9 to 5/5 days a week work schedule. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b. false

Horses must likely originated in North Africa. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b. false

In the U.S., most horse operations are located in urban areas. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b. false

Prior to the industrial revolution, horses in the U.S. were used primarily for recreation. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b. false

The Equus genus includes horses, asses, and zebras, and their prehistoric ancestors that are extinct. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b. false

The modern Tarpan breed is an exact genetic replica of the original Tarpan. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b. false

There are about 50 colleges or universities in the U.S. that offer horse related studies. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b. false

Track management oversees all racing in most states. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b. false

Zebras easily cross breed with horses and donkeys to produce Zorse and Zonkeys. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b. false

A hinny is the result of breeding a: [mark all correct answers] a. male donkey with a female horse b. female donkey with a male horse c. male donkey with a female donkey d. male mule with a female donkey e. none of the above

b. female donkey with a male horse

Old Sorrel is the grandson of ________ [mark all correct answers] a. Steeldust b. Janus c. Peter McCue d. None of the above

c

Which English riding discipline is mostly focused on animation? [mark all correct answers] a. Hunter pleasure b. Dressage c. Park d. None of the above

c

Which of the following statements about polo is FALSE? [mark all correct answers] a. Brought to the US in 1876 b. Divided into six periods called chukkers c. There are five players on each team d. Players can only attempt to intercept in specific ways that don't endanger themselves, their horse, or other horses and riders competing.

c

Which portion of the world has the highest percent of horses used for work? [mark all correct answers] a. Oceania b. Europe c. Africa d. Asia e. Americas

c

What is the difference between dappling and 'flea bites?' [mark all correct answers] a. Flea bites are circular patterns in a horse's coat b. Dapples are normally red or brown in color c. Flea bites are flecks of color, usually red or brown scattered over the body d. Dapples are circular patterns in a horse's coat

c & d

Sales representatives in the horse industry usually: [mark all correct answers] a. Have a college background b. Don't need any horse experience c. Receive straight salary d. All of the above e. None of the above

a. Have a college background

On average, the annual minimum cost for owning a horse in the U.S. is around $2,500. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a. True

The Assateague Island pony population is managed by either contraception or public auctions depending on what side of the island they inhabit. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a. True

The Prezwalski horse exhibits the wild phenotype and has resisted domestication. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a. True

A ________ diagram best represents the evolution of the horse. [mark all correct answers] a. branch-like b. straight line c. none of the above

a. branch like

A farmer supplying oats to a horse feed company is indirectly supported by the horse industry. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a. true

As the prehistoric horse moved from the forest into more open grasslands, the horse's padded toes developed into one hoof. a. True b. False

a. true

Direct careers in the horse industry have almost daily contact with horses. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a. true

Donkeys were domesticated around 4,500 years ago. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a. true

Equine agritourism, also referred to as equitourism, focuses on the horse as a part of the agricultural experience. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a. true

Horse event management jobs can range from the small community horse show to the large multi-event exposition. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a. true

Many people working in horse industry communication jobs will combine several professional interests to make a living in the field. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a. true

Recreation is the most popular use for horses in the U.S. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a. true

The genus Equus includes horses, asses and zebras. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a. true

Volunteering in a horse industry related field can help you gain important experience for your resume. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a. true

The ________ U.S. has the highest population of wild and free ranging horses. [mark all correct answers] a. Western b. Eastern c. Northern d. Southern

a. western

"Pinto" means paint [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

A blood mark can only be found on a dark colored horse? [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

A horse is considered a pony if they stand 14.2 hh or higher. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

A lip tattoo styles aer kept the same between different breeds. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

Arabians have the same number of vertebra and have the same facial characteristics as other breeds. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

Basic Punnet Squares use genes to determine possible coat color outcomes. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

Combined driving is a combination of three different phases: dressage, eventing, and obstacle driving. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

Double chipping could occur if scanning is done with a high quality scanner. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

Dressage riders can only ever ride one pattern for the duration of their careers. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

Dun horses, like buckskin colored horses, have no primitive markings. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

Ergots are located on the inside of the horse's legs that can be used as a fingerprint. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

Horses have three minutes to display their cattle cutting skills on a minimum of two cows during that time. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

In vaulting, one or two riders must perform a series of required stunts on horseback while the horse travels at a canter. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

Pinto is a specific breed and has associations that are affiliated with it. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

Sock and stockings are the same marking. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

Teeth shape remains similar as the horse ages. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

The Burros, Donkeys, and Mammoth Jacks gestation period is the same as the mare [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

The Grulla, Red Dun, Buckskin, and some shades of Dun must have the dorsal stripe to be eligible for registration. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

The pace is a two beat gait where opposing leg pairs move forward in unison. ** [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

Truly white horses have a solid white base coat in addition to dark skin and dark eyes. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

Western pleasure is primarily judged upon the rider's ability to control the horse's performance usually having to negotiate a pattern. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

What is an advantage to freeze branding horses? [mark all correct answers] a. Results vary from horse to horse b. Brand is legible all year c. Time consuming d. More steps and equipment needed

b

What is the best definition for mealy? [mark all correct answers] a. Dark colored line that runs the length of the back b. Lighter colored patches on a horse's coat c. Darker colored patches on a horse's coat d. None of the above

b

Which of the following affects overo frame horses? [mark all correct answers] a. Lavender Foal Syndrome b. Lethal White Syndrome c. Overo Syndrome d. HYPP

b

Which of the following is true about the angle of incidence? [mark all correct answers] a. Angle where upper incisors meet the mandible is termed the angle of incidence b. Young horses have an angle of 160-180 degrees c. Incisors appear to slant backward and outward

b

Wolf teeth can be used as a form of identification in mares. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

b

The horse industry has an approximate _____billion dollar impact on the U.S. economy. [mark all correct answers] a. 10 b. 50 c. 100 d. 200 e. None of the above

c. 100

___________ is the top producer of horse meat. [mark all correct answers] a. U.S. b. France c. China d. Mexico e. None of the above

c. China

The ______ was small in stature (approximately 12 inches), had 4 toes in front, lived in the forest and had a varied diet of fruit and herbs. [mark all correct answers] a. Mesohippus b. Pliohippus c. Eohippus (Hyracotherium) d. Equus

c. Eohippus (Hyracotherium)

There was a dramatic fall in horse numbers in developed countries primarily due to: [mark all correct answers] a. World War I b. Gold Rush c. Industrial Revolution d. American Revolution e. None of the above

c. Industrial Revolution

_________ was the tallest of the prehistoric horses. [mark all correct answers] a. Eohippus (Hyracotherium) b. Mesohippus c. Pliohippus d. None of the above

c. Pliohippus

_____________ is the process by which humans breed horses for certain traits. [mark all correct answers] a. Natural breeding b. Multiple breeding c. Selective breeding d. Modern breeding

c. selective breeding

The vision of the American Horse Council includes being recognized and supported as the primary representative of the horse industry in Washington by: [mark all correct answers] a. Horse owners and breeders b. Participants and stakeholders in the industry c. Federal officials d. All of the above e. None of the above

d. All of the above

Eventing is comprised of : [mark all correct answers] a. Dressage b. Combined driving c. Show jumping d. Cross country e. A, B, D f. A, C, D

f

Standardbred's developed from [mark all correct answers] a. TB b. Norfolk Trotter c. Barb d. Morgan e. Canadian pacing f. All of the above

f

Which of the following are variations of the roan coat color? [mark all correct answers] a. Strawberry roan b. Grey roan c. Bay roan d. Black roan e. A and B f. A and C

f

Which of the following can affect the accuracy of determining age by way of the teeth? [mark all correct answers] a. Age of the horse b. Exercise regimen c. Types of feeds d. Genetics e. B,C,D f. A,C,D

f

Which statements are true about team penning and ranch sorting? ** [mark all correct answers] a. Penning requires 4 specified cows to be cut from the herd b. Sorting requires two riders to move ten cattle in numerical order c. Penning contestants must move specified cattle into a smaller catch pen at the opposite end of the arena d. Cattle in sorting are moved into an adjoining pen with a 10' opening e. A & D f. B & C g. C & D

f

The Equidae family includes: [mark all correct answers] a. Domestic horses b. Wild horses c. Donkeys d. Zebras e. Prehistoric ancestors f. All of the above

f. all of the above

All reining patterns contain which of the below maneuvers? [mark all correct answers] a. Small slow circles b. Large fast circles c. Flying lead changes d. 360 degree spins in both directions e. Rollbacks f. Sliding stops g. All of the above h. A, D, F

g

Cattle events that dominate the rodeo arena are: [mark all correct answers] a. Calf roping b. Team roping c. Steer wrestling d. All of the above

d

Halter classes are judged on what criteria? [mark all correct answers] a. Phenotype b. Breed characteristics c. Movement d. All of the above

d

How do whorls vary from horse to horse? [mark all correct answers] a. Location b. Size c. Direction d. All of the above

d

Please choose the following statement that correctly describes a palomino colored horse. [mark all correct answers] a. The palomino is a dilution of a chestnut or sorrel base coat b. There can be variations in how bright the base color is c. Pale mane and tail color as compared to the base d. All of the above

d

Splashed white horses express: [mark all correct answers] a. Large amount of white on the face b. Some can be born deaf c. White legs and underbelly d. All of the above

d

What is the horse population in the United States? [mark all correct answers] a. 12 million b. 13 million c. 9 million d. 10 million

d

Which of the following are characteristics of the buckskin coat color? [mark all correct answers] a. Black points on legs, mane, and tail b. Do not have a dorsal stripe c. Bay base coat with a dilution factor d. All of the above

d

Which of the following helps to determine a brown horse from a black horse? [mark all correct answers] a. Black tail b. Mealiness around muzzle and flank c. Mealiness around girth, lower belly, and eyes d. B and C e. All of the above

d

Which statement(s) are true about hot iron branding? [mark all correct answers] a. Brands done via hot iron can be difficult to see on light colored horses b. Hot iron branding is associated with tissue damage c. Hot iron branding is the oldest for of identification d. All of the above

d

Over ______million people are involve in the U.S. horse industry. [mark all correct answers] a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 5 e. None of the above

d. 5

Riding instructors that are certified to teach riding may also benefit by: [mark all correct answers] a. Insurance reductions b. Listings on websites for advertising c. Increasing their teaching skills d. All of the above e. None of the above

d. All of the above

Horses provide many advantages to police departments across the U.S. and worldwide. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

Horses sent for slaughter from the U.S. may end up in Mexican slaughterhouses that have less welfare and oversight. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

Horse evolved in the following order: [mark all correct answers] a. Equus, Mesohippus, Pliohippus, and Eohippus (Hyracotherium) b. Eohippus (Hyracotherium), Mesohippus, Pliohippus, and Equus c. Pliohippus, Eohippus (Hyracotherium), Mesohippus, and Equus d. Mesohippus, Pliohippus, Eohippus (Hyracotherium), and Equus e. None of the above

B. Eohippus (Hyracotherium), Mesohippus, Pliohippus, and Equus

In order to determine a particular color, "points" on the horse must be different than the base color. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

How many people in the U.S. own horses but do not participate in any form of competition? [mark all correct answers] a. 4 million b. 2 million c. 3.5 million d. 5 million

a

What are one of the 3 stallion lines to which nearly all Thoroughbred's can be traced back to?

Darley Arabian (Godolphin Arabian/Byerly Turk also acceptable answers)

Grullas are a dilution of the true black coat color. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

Heavy draft teams can also compete in driving classes in singles, pairs, and teams. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

At 5 years of age, a horse is said to have a "fullmouth". [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

Bronc riding is scored by a judge who scores the cowboy's and the horse's performances separately. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

Dental stars start to appear as narrow yellow marks in front of the central enamel ring. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

English style saddles _____________. [mark all correct answers] a. Allow for close contact between horse and rider b. Remain quite similar between styles c. Allow the rider to dally a rope d. Are ideal for open range riding

a

Foals are often born black or bay and greys as it gets older. [mark all correct answers] a. True b. False

a

Annual horse health care includes: [mark all correct answers] a. Vaccinations b. De-worming c. Hoof care d. All of the above e. None of the above

d. all of the above

Scientist use wild horse herd populations to study: [mark all correct answers] a. horse behavior b. health c. genetics/selection traits d. all of the above e. none of the above

d. all of the above

The prehistoric horse's teeth adapted to eating grass by: [mark all correct answers] a. developing ridges b. growing taller c. growing harder d. all of the above e. none of the above

d. all of the above

Carriage and driving horses can be found doing which of the following: [mark all correct answers] a. Logging b. Providing tours or riders c. Providing carriage services for weddings and special events d. Providing transportation for Amish and Mennonite families e. All of the above

e

In hippotherapy, what specialists facilitate therapy sessions with the disabled or injured? [mark all correct answers] a. Physical therapists b. Speech pathologists c. Occupational therapists d. None of the above e. All of the above

e