Pony Club D-rating quiz rally

Describe the CORRECT way to adjust your girth on the left side while mounted.

keep your left foot in the stirrup. Put your left leg up over the knee roll and lift the saddle flap. Take the end of the billet and pull up. It is easier to slip the buckle tongue into the next hole if you keep your finger on the tongue

What parts are on the horse's back legs that are not on the front legs?

stifle, hock, and gaskin

Before mounting your pony, what should you always do?

you should always perform a safety check

To check stirrup length before mounting make a fist but your knuckles against the stirrup then stretch the leather along your arm. The stirrup should reach where on your body?

your armpit

What is CRIBBING and what problems associated with it?

Cribbing happens when a pony grabs a solid object with his teeth and arches his neck while he swallows air. Cribbing can cause colic and weight loss, among other issues.

Name the different stable vices.

Cribbing, wood chewing, stall kicking, pawing, and weaving.

Name the parts of the saddle

Head nail, pommel, twist, seat, cantle, panel, skirt, keeper, flap, stirrup leather, stirrup iron, stirrup pad, girth, knee pad, dee rings, billet webbing, billets, knee roll, stirrup bar, point pocket, buckle guard, gullet, sweat flap.

Another term for a simple step back is a _____ ______

Rein-back

STAR, SNIP, BLAZE, and STRIP are examples of _______ ______.

face markings

True or false: When you adjust your stirrups mounted, you should take your feet out of the stirrups so that you can see what you are doing.

false

If your mount measures 14 hands, would you call it a horse or a pony?

Pony

Another name for the rising trot is_____

Posting

What gait does not have a moment of suspension?

The walk

Where should you be looking when jumping your pony?

You should always be looking ahead a keep your eyes up

What is the tallest height a mount can be to still be considered a "pony?"

14.2 hands

When you pick up your pony's foot, which way should you be facing?

You should he facing the tail

What size is the circle that takes up the full width of the dressage arena?

20 meters

Horses and ponies are measured in "hands". How many inches are in ONE hand?

4 inches

Describe how to warm your pony up for any discipline and explain why this is important.

A good warm-up takes at least fifteen minutes of walking and trotting and is used to loosen bother horse's and rider's muscles

Name an important TOOL used to make adjustments to your leather tack so it will fit your pony properly.

A leather punch

When someone says that a horse is barn sour, what does that mean

A pony who will not leave the barn or who acts up and tries to rush back to the barn

When tying to a sturdy post or trailer, what type of knot should you always use?

A quick release knot

What should you do after tightening the girth?

After you have tightened your girth, pick up your pony's front foot and pull his leg forward. This stretches the skin around his elbow, so that it won't get pinched under the girth.

What should you always wear whenever you are on your pony?

An approved helmet that fits properly and boot with a heal

What is the fastest and safest way to get off a moving horse?

An emergency dismount

List the five phases of a jump in the correct order.

Approach, takeoff, flight, landing, recovery

SHIPPING, STABLE, POLO, and TREATMENT are all types of ________.

Bandages

A pony with a reddish-brown body and a black mane, tail, legs, muzzle, and ear tips would be called....

Bay

What is the first thing you do after leading your horse into the trailer?

You should wait until someone has fastened the tail bar or back door behind you before tying your pony up

What is the normal temperature range for a typical horse or pony?

Between 98.5 and 101 degrees

Where is the horse's GASKIN?

Between the STIFLE and HOCK, on the horse's hind leg.

Where are the horse's withers?

Between the back and neck, on the horse's top line at the top of the shoulder blades

SNAFFLE, KIMBERWICK, and PELHEM are all types of _____.

Bits

Describe a blue roan

Black with white flecks, giving it a blue tinge

What do you use a metal currycomb for?

Cleaning the body brush.

What is a sign that there is something wrong with your horse?

Colic (Belly pain), coughing, runny eyes and nose, choking, diarrhea, depression, fever, not eating or drinking, losing weight, dull coat, change in normal eating habits or behavior and injuries.

The rider communicates and controls the horse with "natural" and "artificial" aids. Name some artificial aids

Crops and spurs

Name parts of a BRIDLE.

Crownpiece, browband, cavesson, noseband, snaffle bit, cheekpiece, throatlatch, reins.

A manure pile generates heat--a lot of heat. What hazard does this present and what precautions should be taken to insure this doesn't happen?

Fire; manure should be piled neatly at a distance from the stable.

How often should your pony's feet be checked by a farrier?

Every six to eight weeks, whether he is ridden or not. Some ponies need to be checked every four to five weeks depending on their needs.

When you begin to mount your pony, which way should you face?

Facing the tail

True or false: When giving your pony a treat, you should hold the food in your fingertips so that the pony can bite off a small portion

False

How many beats are in a walk

Four

Name the parts of a pony's leg, in order, starting at the HOOF.-Front leg

Front Leg: Hoof, coronet, pastern, fetlock joint, cannon bone, knee, forearm, elbow

A D3 pony clubber should know how much roughage and how much concentrate is in his/her pony's ration. Give examples of concentrate

Grains (oats, corn barley, bran), mixed feed and pellets; supplements

List examples of feeds that are considered to be roughage or bulk

Grass, hay, beet pulp, range cubes, hay pellets, and various other types of hay

Timothy, Clover, Bermuda and Alfalfa are all types of ___.

Hay

If you are trailering one horse in a double trailer, the horse should be on the drivers side of the trailer. Why?

He should be on the driver's side of the trailer so that his weight does not make the trailer drift to the shoulder of the road.

A horse that is kept at pasture and not ridden every day should still have what grooming practice done on a daily basis?

He should have his hooves picked

Describe formal attire

Helmet, black field or dress boots, paddock boots with smooth or suede (suede is allowed for D levels ONLY) half chaps or leggings, white, buff, canary or tan breeches with a belt if there are belt loops, white riding shirt with neckband collar (must be sleeved), white stock tie with plain stock pin (pre-tied are allowed), solid black, navy or dark gray coat and optional gloves.

How can you tell that your pony has cooled out enough after work to be put back in his stall.

His temperature is normal and his chest feels cool and dry, and he is cool and dry everywhere else. His breathing is normal-he is not puffing and his nostrils are not wide open. The small veins of his face and neck are back to normal-not sticking out

Name the parts of a pony's leg, in order, starting at the HOOF-hind leg

Hoof, coronet, pastern, fetlock joint, cannon bone, hock, gaskin, stifle

For what reasons should you call a veterinarian right away?

If the pony is in distress or if you think there is an emergency. if you know there is a problem but you don't know what it is or how to help your pony

Where is the horse's POLL?

Just behind the ears, on the horse's top line.

When riding down a hill, does it help your pony if you lean back and keep your feet braced forward? Why or why not?

No, it unbalances and you

According to the Pony Club D manual, are grass clippings from your yard a good feed for your pony to eat? Why or why not?

No, they can cause him to be very ill or even die

Is it proper pony club attire to wear garters with breeches?

No. Garters are only worn with jodhpurs. Breeches are only worn with tall boots.

Give three examples of a feed grain

Oats, corn, barley, bran and sweet feed, among others.

Explain the proper, safe way to lead your pony

On the left hand side walking beside the neck hold the lead rope with two hands making sure the fold excess in your left hand is not around your hand your right hand should hold the leader of about six inches from the halter

Which of the following bits would you use double reins? 1. Full Cheek Snaffle 2. Loose Ring Snaffle 3. Pelham 4. Kimberwick

Pelham

WESTERN, FLAT, AUSTRALIAN STOCK, and RACING are all types of ______.

Saddles

Horses need to keep proper chemical balance in their bodies. They can lose a lot of it when they sweat. They usually cannot get enough of it from their grains and hay. It should always be available in their stalls and pastures. What is it?

Salt.

They protect the horse's legs from the heels and coronet up to the hock and knee. They must be well padded to protect against bumps and scrapes. They must be firm and snug to support tendons. They should always be used when trailering. What are they?

Shipping bandages or boots

Name the parts of the pony in front of the WITHERS.

Shoulder, arm, chest, elbow, forearm, knee, cannon bone, fetlock joint, pastern, coronet, hoof, point of shoulder, crest, neck, mane, head, cheek, throttle (throat latch), jaw, chin groove, muzzle, face, forelock, poll, eyes, ears, mouth, nostril

What are the two ways to ride the trot?

Sitting or posting

When you approach a pony in a stall, paddock, or pasture, what should you always do?

Speak to him so he knows you are there

CRIBBING, WEAVING, and WOOD CHEWING are all example of ______ _____.

Stable vices

Explain the proper way to ride a pony down a steep slope.

Stay in balance and keep your feet under you don't lean back and brace your feet in front of you it makes it harder for your pony to keep his balance

A vaccination against this disease should be given to a horse once a year. A booster shot may be necessary if the horse gets a deep cut or puncture wound. What disease do these shots protect against.

Tetanus

What diseases can your horse get vaccinations for?

Tetanus, Equine encephalomyelitis (Sleeping sickness,) Influenza (Flu,) Rabies, Equine herpes virus (Rhinopneumonitis, Potomac horse fever, West Nile Virus, Anthrax, Botulism, Equine viral arteritis and strangles

What is the purpose of a breast plate?

The breastplate keeps the saddle from slipping back.

What are clinches?

The ends of the nails.

Where is the horse's stifle located?

The joint between the FEMUR and TIBIA; above the GASKIN.

What are two parts of a snaffle bridle are attached directly to the bit?

The reins and the cheek pieces.

The clinches have risen and you hear a clicking when your horse walks on a hard surface. What is this a sign of and what should you do about it?

The shoe has become loose and you should call your farrier

What position should the safety bars on your saddle be in riding? Why?

The stirrup bar is usually kept in the open position so if the rider should fall and start to be dragged, the stirrup leather can release from the saddle, freeing the rider.

At which gait does a pony move his legs in diagonal pairs?

The trot

What is the best gait used to detect lameness?

The trot or jog

For safety, what should you do with stable cleaning forks and rakes when they are not being used?

They should be hung up safely, with the tines facing the wall.

When riding over a jump, why must you release the pony's mouth?

This lets him stretch his neck and jump safely

How high should a hay net be hung to be considered safe?

To hang a hay net safely, it should be hing so that the middle of the full net is about eye level. When the net is empty, the bottom should hang no lower than the point of the pony's shoulder.

Why should you pile the bedding higher against the wall and in the corners of your pony's stall?

To prevent your pony from getting cast (stuck) if he/she rolls in the stall

True or false: A small circle is harder for your pony than a large circle.

True

When unloading a horse from a trailer parked on level ground, what should you do first?

Untie his head before lowering the ramp or tail bar

What gait has 4 beats

Walk and gallop

What is the correct order for the feeding of grain, water, and hay to a horse or pony?

Water, hay, then grain

What is meant by the expression "changing rein?"

change directions

While you are riding at a trot, what are you doing when you sit one extra beat and then continue posting

changing your diagonal

A pony with a reddish-brown body and the same mane, tail, and legs is called a.....

chestnut or sorrel

Which grooming tool is used to loosen caked on mud and dirt from the pony's coat?

currycomb

The cleft, bar, frog, and white line are all parts of the horse's.....

hoof