Here are the answers to the new riding levels.
Riding Level 1:
Horses suffer when nails are tapped into the hooves:
False
A hippy is:
Someone who refuses the social and cultural values of the consumer society
What noise do horses make?
Neighing
Is the sea-horse a cousin of the horse?
False
When Ulysses built the Trojan horse, what material did he choose?:
Wood
Horses never get sick ?
False
What famous film has Robert Redford acting as a horse whisperer?
The Horse Whisperer
What is horses' favorite drink?
Water
When I take my horse out of the meadow, I use?
A tether
Out of these magnificent animals, which ones have a horse's body?
The unicorn
The hippogriff
Can horses vomit?
No
Can you mount a horse without a saddle?
Yes
Which one of these foods do horses not like?
Straw
Out of these coats, which one doesn't exist?
Rainbow
Reddish
Blueish
What is an adult female horse called?
A mare
Riding Level 2:
When you tie your horse to a post, you should:
Tie a loose knot that will give if he spooks or runs
Horses that are frequently exercised need what? When leading a horse, you should walk directly in front of it to show it where to go:
False
A horse should have access to fresh, clean water at all times:
True
What is a curry comb
A tool made of rubber or plastic with short teeth on one side
A horse can get upset if it is separated from it’s herd:
True
Which season of the year would a horse need a Blanket?
Winter
When walking behind a horse, you should do which of the following?
Stand at least 6 feet behind the horse
Talk softly to the horse so it knows where you are
If a horse’s ears are slanted backwards, it indicates he is:
Angry
How often should a horse’s stall be cleaned if the horse is in it frequently?
Daily
When you clip or shave off a section of the horse’s mane right behind it’s ears, this is called a:
Bridle path
What are some common indications that a horse is bored when left in his stall?
All of these
When walking behind a horse you should?
Talk to it softly so it knows you are there
What is the basic harness item you should use to move your horse from one place to another?
Halter
When leading a horse, you should walk directly in front of it to show it where to go?
False
Riding Level 3:
If your horse is lacking minerals, what can you do to help add more minerals to their diet?
Provide a Mineral Block
Feed a Veterinary recommended supplement
Horses that are frequently exercised need what?
Increased protein
Increased carbohydrate
How many stomachs do horses have?
One
Feeding your horse sugary feeds and treats can give them cavities in their teeth:
True
A horse that requires little extra dietary maintenance and maintains a healthy weight is often times called a:
Easy keeper
If a horse needs 2.2 pounds of hay per 100 pounds of body weight per day, how much hay does a 900 pound horse need in a day?
19.8
Pasture can provide your horse with an excellent source of fresh forage:
True
When your horse refuses food and water, looks around at their sides, paws the ground and tries to lay down often, what is wrong?
They have impaction colic
What is Founder?
Inflammation of the laminae of the hoof
What vitamin is essential for a breeding stallion to have in his diet?
Vitamin A
Which feed or grain provides a horse with the highest amount of energy?
Corn
Riding Level 4:
What should you do if your horse has a bowed tendon?
All of these
Horses born with SCID virus have?
No immune systems
What animals do horses commonly contract Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis from?
Opossums
What is thrush?
Infection of a part of the horses hoof called the frog
Horses can be allergic to bee stings?
True
If your horse throws a shoe while you are riding what should you do?
Pad the hoof with cotton and wrap it
It is important to de worm your horse at least?
Every three months
What does Mud Fever cause?
Painful sores and scabs on the horse's legs
If your horse has colic, you should allow them to roll
False
What are some signs that your horse may have West Nile Virus?
All of these
What is the Rhino Virus?
Equine Flu
What are some of the signs your horse has eaten a poisonous plant?
Difficulty breathing
Loss of interest in Food
Riding Level 5:
When mounting your horse in an active arena with other riders, you should:
Ask somebody to hold your horse while you mount
Use a mounting block
When riding, the best footwear you can use is:
A sturdy boot with a short heel
A red ribbon tied to a horse’s tail at a show means:
The horse might kick
It is important that a rider of any age wear their helmet any time they are on a horse:
True
Why do western boots have high heels?
To prevent the foot from sliding through the stirrup
What is a Martingale used for?
To control the horse’s head
It is safe to leave a horse’s halter on when he is turned out in pasture:
False
If your horse is participating in rigorous demanding work, he should have:
Splint Boots
The bit was developed before the nosebands:
True
Riding gloves can:
Prevent blisters
Protect your hands against the elements
Give you a better grip on the reins
What is a peacock stirrup?
A safety stirrup
According to the January 2008 regulations, any youth rider competing at an FEI sanctioned event must do what if they loose their helmet?
They must stop, dismount, and secure their helmet before continuing
Riding Level 6:
Where did fox hunting originate?
United Kingdom
Who was the first equestrian to be inducted to the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame?
J. Michael Plumb
What riding discipline is most popular in the United States?
Western
What type of riding competition is the historic Sante Fe Trail?
Endurance
Which Olympic Three Day Event team won the gold in the 2000 Sydney Three Day Event?
Australia
The Peruvian Paso is famous for
The Termino
Which famous show jumper now has a line of English saddles?
Rodrigo Pessoa
What is a Charro?
A traditional cowboy of Mexico
Which kind of riding demands perfection riding in an upright position with a strong curvature of the haunches, regularity, skill and finesse in all of the natural gaits in dressage?
Haute école
What rider, atop the horse Salinero, claimed gold in the 2004 Olympics for Individual Dressage?
Anky van Grunsven
What breeds of horses are represented by the acronym PRE?
Andalusian
Lusitano
What nomadic people were meticulous in the careful, planned breeding of fine horses to gain desirable traits?
The Bedouins
Riding Level 7:
What gene is responsible for making a chestnut horse palomino?
Cream
Which hormones help regulate a mares pregnancy and foaling?
Oxytocin, Progesterone, Estrogen
Mare gestation lasts about how many weeks?
45
What season is it common to breed mares?
Spring
Which bedding is it best to use when your mare is foaling?
Straw
There are 2 base color genes for horses, what are they?
Black and red
How many vaccinations should mares have while they are pregnant?
3
Foaling usually takes several hours?
False
Stallions can be safe to turn out with mares to breed
False
What does AI stand for
Artificial Insemination
What are some factors to consider before breeding your mare
All of these
Riding Level 8:
What type of tack is used for a Lippizan horse?
Dressage
What saddle was designed for security and comfort in the saddle no matter how harsh the conditions?
Australian Saddle
What is a surcingle used for?
Training a young or inexperienced Horse
Vaulting
The Canadian Horse is well known for it’s versatility in
Driving, Jumping & Western events
Most American Mustangs reside on an HMA. What does HMA stand for?
Herd Management Area
Which Equestrian sport uses a bamboo stick to which is attached a racquet head with a loose, thread net which is used to carry a ball?
Polocrosse
Barrel Racing is a sport originally developed for women:
True
The only type of saddles Australian riders use are Australian saddles:
False
What are Woolies?
A type of chap with fleece on one side
What piece of equipment has the sole purpose of keeping the reins from going over the horse’s head?
Irish Martingale
What is the name of the horse that that became the 2007 USEF Horse of the Year?
Theodore O’Connor
What riding discipline uses what is commonly called a Cutback Saddle?
Saddleseat
What type of saddles do the Royal Canadian Mounted Police use? .
English
The Brumby is a breed from.
Australia
It is possible to jump while riding in a sidesaddle
True
Riding Level 9:
For an orphaned foal, a milk-producing goat can serve as a foster? True
When should a foal begin it's halter breaking
The first month
At what age is it safe to start a horse under saddle with light riding
3 years
What colour is a very pale Palomino called
Isabella
What common horse colour consists of a black mane and tail, black legs, and a medium brown body?
Bay
Most foals should be weaned at what age?
Six months
At what age should a foal be de-wormed for the first time?
Six weeks
At a year old, your horse should be tolerant of what?
All of these
If your foal is orphaned, what can you do to help it grow?
All of these
What was the name of Alexander the Great's black horse?
Bucephalus
Which piece of tack should be the last one introduced when starting a young horse?
Girth
The areas of forests occupied by discrete groups of New Forest ponies are commonly called:
Haunts
When should a foal be given it's first vaccination
Three months
Foals should have colostrum within the first 12 hours after birth
True
The first time a horse is tied to learn to stand patiently, what are some common reactions the youngster may have?
Jerking on the rope
Pawing
Pulling back
Why should you not start a horse under saddle too young?
It can damage their back
It can damage their knees
How many pounds can a healthy foal gain per day ?
3 pounds
Riding Level 10:
The book "Black Beauty" played a significant role in the development of today’s animal welfare laws and regulations
True
The mythical horse Shadowfax is from what famous series of novels?
The Lord of the Rings
Seabiscuit was a famous Show Jumper.
False
What part of the horse is the poll?
The part of the neck behind the horse’s ears
What was the name of Roy Rogers’ famous Horse?
Trigger
A Hand is:
Four inches
Ten centimetres
What races comprise the Canadian Triple Crown?
Queen’s Plate
Breeder’s Stakes
Prince of Wales Stakes
Draft horses are the second strongest animals in the world, the first strongest being the elephant
True
What is a snip
A small mark on the muzzle
Thoroughbreds are considered one year older on which two dates (one for the northern hemisphere, one for the southern)?
January the first
August the first
Most American Mustangs reside on an HMA. What does HMA stand for?
Herd Management Area
What is the oldest breed of horse?
Mongolian Wild Horse
