1.
Horses are successfully trained through a consistent system using
begging and pleading.
yelling and pulling the reins.
rewards and punishments.
pats, hugs and lots of carrots.
2.
To a horseman, tack consists of:
a small piece of metal that holds things to bulletin boards.
horse equipment, bridles and saddles.
riding clothing and boots.
knowing how to talk nicely to a horse.
3.
Horses are very big, powerful and ___________ creatures.(Choose the best answer for the blank)
happy
carefree
sad
fearful
4.
A foal is a young horse that:
can be a boy
is still with his or her mother.
can be a girl
all of the above (a,b and c)
5.
If you act frightened or nervous, your horse may
give you a hug to make you feel better.
become more frightened himself.
take a nap.
neigh loudly to scare away any danger.
6.
Your horse will feel that something must be _________ if you are frightened.
wrong
silly
safe
new
7.
Letting your horse stop or start when your horse wants to
lets him know you love him.
gives him a chance to rest.
show that you trust him.
may encourage your horse to disregard your signals.
8.
Which items can be true about a horse that is called brown?
They are hard to tell from dark bay.
Mane and tails are always black.
They have a very dark brown, almost black coat with lighter brown highlights on the muzzle, the flanks and inside the legs.
All of the above
9.
When talking about horses a stocking
refers to a white ring around the coronet or hoof.
refers to white markings part way up the cannon bone.
refers to a white leg marking on the horse from the hoof up to the knee or hock.
refers to a white spot on one heel.
10.
When insisting that your horse do as you say:
you need to make him afraid of you.
you may need to be as stubborn as the horse.
you are are not helping his training.
you will anger your horse.