Online Revision Quiz – Equine Knowledge

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1. Which routine safety checks should be made on the trailer or horsebox before travelling any equine?

No chipped paint on the vehicle, the ramp is clean and safe.

Tyre pressure/condition, lights are working, safe floor & ramp, enough fuel for the journey, string on the tie-up rings.

Both answers are correct.

2. It is a legal requirement when travelling the horse for the passport to accompany them, with exception of emergency veterinary treatment.

True

False

3. Before loading an equine, how should the trailer or horsebox be prepared?

The ramp lowered and any other doors open to make the vehicle light, partitions ready and secured, and all equipment packed onto the vehicle.

The ramp lowered when the horse is next to the vehicle and all equipment packed onto the vehicle.

Both answers are correct.

4. The box or trailer should be parked in a safe, suitable location with few distractions for loading a horse.

True

False

5. The ramp should be positioned on a flat surface to prevent it rocking when the horse stands on it.

True

False

6. The front ramp or jockey door must not be open when loading a horse.

True

False

7. Loose partitions must be pulled back and secured before loading a horse.

True

False

8. The space between each partition should be checked to ensure it is the correct distance apart for the size of equine being travelled.

True

False

9. What are the benefits of using travel equipment on the horse whilst travelling?

To protect them from the weather.

To protect them from injuries and bruising.

To protect them from insects.

10. The poll guard is made from a thick, padded material designed to protect the horse’s withers when travelling.

True

False

11. How often should the poll guard be used when travelling?

Only on long journeys.

Only on journeys under 3 hours.

Every time the horse is travelled.

12. Injuries to the poll area can be extremely serious or even fatal.

True

False

13. Which type of headcollar should be used when travelling?

A nylon headcollar.

A rope headcollar.

A leather headcollar.

14. A nylon headcollar is the only type of headcollar to use when travelling the horse as it will snap under pressure.

True

False

15. Why is a travel rug used for travelling?

To keep the horse cool and clean.

To keep the horse warm and clean.

To keep the horse’s coat flat.

16. The travel rug must be worn on the horse every time they are travelled.

True

False

17. Which type of rug is typically used as a travel rug?

Fly rug.

Cooler rug.

Stable rug.

18. If the horse has a thick coat the travel rug must be used to keep their coat lying flat.

True

False

19. When may it be advisable not to use a rug on the horse whilst travelling?

If the weather is hot, the equine has a thick coat, or they tend to get hot whilst traveling.

If the weather is cold or the equine’s coat is thin.

A horse should always wear a rug whilst travelling.

20.The tail bandage protects the tendons and ligaments in the dock whilst the horse is travelling.

True

False

21. Besides protection, what else is the tail bandage used for whilst travelling?

It protects the dock from insects.

It keeps the dock warm whilst travelling.

It keeps the hair flat on a pulled tail, protect a plait, or enable a tail to be “put up”.

22. The tail bandage will restrict the circulation of the dock area if fitted too tightly.

True

False

23. What is the maximum time a tail bandage can be left on for?

9 hours.

3 hours.

6 hours.

24. An incorrectly fitted tail bandage may turn the hair white or possibly cause it to fall out.

True

False

25. What is the tail guard used for whilst travelling?

To protect poll area from trauma.

To protect the withers from trauma.

To protect the dock area from trauma.

26. The tail guard should be used instead of the tail bandage if the horse is travelling for more than 3 hours.

True

False

27. How long can a tail guard be left on the tail for?

3 hours.

No time limit.

6 hours.

28. Which legs can travel bandages be fitted?

The front legs only.

All four legs.

The hind legs only.

29. Travel boots are quicker and easier to use than travel bandages.

True

False

30. What is the purpose of using travel bandages whilst travelling?

To support and protect the horse’s lower leg, knees and hocks.

To support the horse’s lower leg, knees and hocks.

To protect the horse’s lower leg, knees and hocks.

31. Travel bandages should be used in conjunction with travel fibergee/pads.

True

False

32. What may happen if leg bandages are fitted too tightly?

They will not offer support, or slip and cause the horse to trip or fall.

They will bruise or damage the tendons and ligaments, or cause serious circulatory issues.

Damage to the muscles in the lower leg.

33. The horse’s lower leg has no muscles or padding therefore requires protection from boots or bandages whilst travelling.

True

False

34. What may happen if leg bandages are fitted too loosely?

Damage to the muscles in the lower leg.

They will not offer support, or slip down causing the horse to trip or fall.

Both answers are correct.

35. Unlike bandages, travel boots only offer support to the lower limbs.

True

False

36. What is the purpose of travel boots?

To offer support to the lower leg.

To offer the lower leg support and protection against minor wounds and bruises.

To offer the lower leg protection against minor wounds and bruises.

37. Travel boots must not be used on younger horses.

True

False

38. What is an advantage of using travel boots over travel bandages?

They are quick and easy to fit and remove.

They offer more support to the lower leg than bandages.

They are easier to clean than bandages.

39. A disadvantage of using travel boots, instead of bandages, is they offer the limbs protection but no support.

True

False

40. Why may over-reach boots be used when travelling?

To help prevent the horse pulling off their shoes.

To protect the coronet bands.

Both answers are correct.

41. Travel equipment should be kept clean to prevent causing sores or rubs on the horse’s skin.

True

False

42. How should travel equipment be stored?

In a drawer.

In vermin proof boxes.

In an open box.

43. If the horse is difficult to load a bridle can be used to offer more control.

True

False

44. Which side should one horse travelling alone, or the heaviest horse, be travelled on in a trailer?

On the right hand side.

On the left hand side.

It doesn’t matter which side they are travelled on.

45. When travelling, the horse must never be tied up by the bridle.

True

False

46. Why should one horse travelling alone, or the heaviest horse, be travelled on the right hand side in the trailer?

It is easier for a horse to balance on the right hand side.

So the driver can see the horse through their mirror.

To create an even balance because of the camber in the road.

47. If the horse is wearing a saddle whilst being travelled, the stirrups must be secured to prevent them falling down, and the girth left loose.

True

False

48. When loading a horse in a bridle, how should they be tied up when in the trailer or box?

By attaching a leadrope to the bit.

By attaching a leadrope to the headcollar, never tie-up via the bridle.

By attaching a leadrope to the noseband on the bridle.

49. Personal Protective Equipment only needs to be worn if the equine is difficult to load.

True

False

50. What Personal Protective Equipment should be worn when loading or unloading a horse?

A hard hat (riding hat), gloves and sturdy boots with good grip.

A baseball cap, gloves and wellingtons.

A woolly hat, gloves and sturdy boots with good grip.

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