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Take the Quiz to find out how much you know!
Choose true or false for the following questions.
#1 When putting a western saddle on a horse the bucking strap is fastened first.
a)True
b) False
Answer
False - the horse could move causing the saddle to slip under his belly making poblems.
#2 As soon as a horse is cinched tight the first time, he is ready to ride.
a) True
b) False
Answer
False - Horses bloat(take in air) while chinching. When they let it out the cinch becomes loose.
#3 It is a good idea to lunge a frisky horse before riding.
a) True
b) False
Answer
True - This lets him get his "bucks" out before you get in the saddle.
#4 If you watch a horse's ears they will tell you what he is going to do.
a) True
b) False
Answer
True - The horses ears are expressive to possible anger or annoiance.
#5 The standard side you mount the horse on is his right side.
a) True
b) False
Answer
False - The left is standard, the horse may not have been taught on the right.
#6 The cue for "canter" is given with the inside foot on the circle.
a) True
b) False.
Answer
False - The cue for canter is made with the outside leg. This cues the horse into the proper lead.
#7 Both calves are pressed in and released for the trot.
a) True
b) False
Answer
True
#8 The riding (rein) hand should be kept as quiet as possible over the pommel.
a) True
b) False
Answer
True
#9 Heels should be down and foot parallel to the horse.
a) True
b) False
Answer
True - This helps to prevent the foot from sliding throught the stirup and getting hung up.
#10 When tying a horse, the lead line may be attached to the bridle.
True
False
Answer
False - the horse could pull back causing injury to his mouth with the bit.
#11 One should lean slightly back while going down a hill.
a) True
b) False
Answer
True - If the hill is steep.
#12 Horses feet should be cleaned every day, also before and after every trail ride.
a) True
b) False
Answer
True - horses may pick up stones and other objects causing lameness if not removed.
#13 When grooming, one brushes against the way the hair grows in order to get more dirt out quickly.
a) True
b) False
Answer
False - brush the direction the hair lies to prevent irritation.
#14 When a horse is hot and steamy its needs to be cooled. This can be done by leading it until cool.
a) True
b) False
Answer
True - If you put a horse away hot or give him food and water he will develop colic.
#15 It is important for a horse to have water as soon as possible after a hard hot ride.
a) True
b) False
Answer
False - see #14
#16 A horse may not have grain until cool.
a) True
b) False
Answer
True - see #14
#17 It is a good idea to canter a horse towards the barn on a trail.
a) True
b) False
Answer
False - Horses get habits easily. Cantering will make him want to return quicker on future rides.
#18 To stop a horse, one says "Whoa" and has a steady pull on the reins.
a) True
b) False
Answer
False - The horse may clamp down on his bit and do what he wishes. Always pull and release.
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