Online Revision Quiz – Equine Knowledge

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1. What are the standard sizes of a snaffle bridle?

Small, pony, cob and full.

Shetland, pony, cob and full.

Small, medium and large.

2. Fitted correctly the headpiece should split 2cms above either side of the horse’s ears.

True

False

3. What is the correct fit of the throatlash?

Fitted with 1 finger between the side of the horse’s cheek and the throatlash strap.

Fitted with 2 fingers, or a fist, between the side of the horse’s cheek and the throatlash strap.

Fitted with 4 fingers, or a fist, between the side of the horse’s cheek and the throatlash strap.

4. Correctly fitted, the cheekpieces should fasten on the middle holes of the headpiece when the bit is suspended at the correct height.

True

False

5. What is the correct fit of the browband?

Fitted with 1 finger between the forehead and browband all the way across.

Fitted with 2 fingers between the forehead and browband all the way across.

Fitted with 3 fingers between the forehead and browband all the way across.

6. To fit the cavesson noseband at the correct tension, there should be 2 fingers in-between the face and noseband.

True

False

7. What height should a standard cavesson noseband be fitted at?

Fitted with 3 fingers between the protruding cheekbone and top of the noseband.

Fitted with 2 fingers between the protruding cheekbone and top of the noseband.

Fitted with 4 fingers between the protruding cheekbone and top of the noseband.

8. The reins should be the correct length for the horse’s neck, roughly stretching ¾ of the way towards the back of the saddle.

True

False

9. What are the standard sizes of the snaffle bit?

3½ to 6½ inches.

4½ to 7½ inches.

1½ to 4½ inches.

10. A snaffle bit should create 3-4 wrinkles in the corners of the horse’s mouth.

True

False

11. When fitting the height of the snaffle bit, how much over-hang should there be when it is pulled out to one side of the horse’s mouth?

¾ inch over-hang.

¼ inch over-hang.

½ inch over-hang.

12. Name this type of noseband.

Flash noseband.

Crank noseband.

Cavesson noseband.

13. Name this type of noseband.

Cavesson noseband.

Flash noseband.

Crank noseband.

14. Name this type of noseband.

Grackle noseband.

Sheepskin noseband.

Cavesson noseband.

15. Name this type of noseband.

Flash noseband.

Crank noseband.

Grackle noseband.

16. Name this type of noseband.

Flash noseband.

Grackle noseband.

Dropped noseband.

17. Name this type of noseband.

Dropped noseband.

Grackle noseband.

Flash noseband.

18. Except for the fastening, the crank noseband is the same as the dropped noseband.

True

False

19. What is the fit of the crank noseband?

3 fingers gap between the noseband and protruding cheekbone, and 2 finger gap between the nasal bone and noseband.

2 fingers gap between the noseband and protruding cheekbone, and 1 finger gap between the nasal bone and noseband.

3 fingers gap between the noseband and protruding cheekbone, and 3 finger gap between the nasal bone and noseband.

20. The flash noseband helps prevent the horse from opening their mouth and crossing their jaw.

True

False

21. How should the flash noseband be fitted on the horse?

The noseband should be fitted at a height of a 3 finger gap between the noseband and cheekbone, and the flash strap fastened under the bit in the chin groove.

The noseband should be fitted at a height of a 4 finger gap between the noseband and cheekbone, and the flash strap fastened under the bit in the chin groove.

The noseband should be fitted at a height of a 2 finger gap between the noseband and cheekbone, and the flash strap fastened under the bit in the chin groove.

22. Both parts of the flash noseband should be fitted at a tension of 1 finger gap between the nose and noseband.

True

False

23. What is the purpose of fitting a dropped noseband?

To prevent the horse putting their head above the point of control.

To prevent the horse from opening their mouth and crossing their jaw.

To prevent the horse from opening their mouth.

24. The dropped noseband should be fitted at least 4 fingers above the horse’s nostrils, at a tension of 1 finger gap between the nose and noseband.

True

False

25. What is the purpose of fitting a grackle noseband?

To prevent the horse opening their mouth and crossing their jaw.

To prevent the horse from opening their mouth.

To prevent the horse putting their head above the point of control.

26. The grackle noseband be fitted at a tension of 2 finger gap between the noseband and the nose.

True

False

27. On the grackle noseband, where should the cross-over be positioned on the horse’s nose?

On the soft area of the nasal passages.

Below the soft area of the nasal passages.

On the bone area above the nasal passages.

28. The sheepskin noseband is fitted to restrict the horse’s vision, encouraging them to lower their head especially whilst jumping.

True

False

29. Which type of noseband is the sheepskin fitted over?

Cavesson noseband.

Grackle noseband.

Dropped noseband.

30. Which noseband can the standing martingale be attached to?

Dropped noseband.

Cavesson noseband.

Grackle noseband.

31. Breastplates are used to prevent the saddle slipping backwards, especially when jumping or riding at speed.

True

False

32. Which answer is NOT a type of breastplate?

Standing breastplate.

Hunting breastplate.

Five point breastplate.

33. On the hunting breastplate, the neck-strap should be positioned along the shoulder line and sit at the junction of the top of the neck.

True

False

34. On a hunting breastplate, at what tension should the neck strap be fitted?

A fists width between the neck-strap and the shoulder, and 2 hand’s width between the top of the neck-strap and wither.

A fists width between the neck-strap and the shoulder, and 1 hand’s width between the top of the neck-strap and wither.

A fists width between the neck-strap and the shoulder, and 3 hand’s width between the top of the neck-strap and wither.

35. On a hunting breastplate, the two straps attached to either side of the D rings on the saddle should be attached with tension, but without pulling on either the saddle or neck strap.

True

False

36. On a hunting breastplate, where should the lowest part of the neck-strap be positioned on the horse?

At the junction of the base of the neck and the start of the chest.

1 hand below the start of the chest.

1 hand above the start of the chest.

37. On a hunting breastplate there should be at least 3 hand’s width between the chest and the girth strap.

True

False

38. Which type of breastplate can NOT have an additional standing or running martingale attachment fitted to it?

Hunting breastplate.

Five point breastplate.

Aintree/Racing Breastplate.

39. The five point breastplate spreads the pressure over a larger surface area for the horse’s comfort.

True

False

40. How should a saddle be fitted?

Without a numnah or girth.

Without a numnah, and the girth fastened at the correct tension.

With a numnah and the girth fastened loosely.

41. Once the horse is 7 years old, a correctly fitted saddle will not need checking again for fit.

True

False

42. How many fingers should be fitted between the pommel and wither when the rider is dismounted?

4 fingers.

3 fingers.

2 fingers.

43. When fitting a saddle, there should be clearance of around 1 finger between the pommel and wither when the rider is mounted.

True

False

44. Describe how the saddle should be fitted around the shoulder?

You should be able to fit around 2 inches between the shoulder and side of the saddle.

You should not be able to fit a hand between the shoulder and side of the saddle.

You should be able to run 1 flat hand between the shoulder and side of the saddle.

45. To find the correct length of saddle, it should sit directly on the loins area of the horse’s back.

True

False

46. Why should there be 1 hand's span between the top of the flanks and the back of the panel?

To prevent the saddle sitting on the loins.

To prevent the saddle sitting on the quarters.

To prevent the saddle sitting on the spine.

47. When looking either directly behind or in front of the saddle, you should be able to see daylight all the way through the gullet. This prevents the saddle sitting on the horse’s spine.

True

False

48. When observing the saddle from the side, how should the pommel and cantle appear?

The pommel must be higher than the cantle.

The pommel must never be higher than the cantle.

The cantle must always be higher than the pommel.

49. When checking the fit of the saddle, the panels should lie flat and even on the horse’s back.

True

False

50. Where should the seat of a balanced saddle sit the rider?

In the middle.

Towards the back.

Towards the front.

51. When checking the fit of the saddle, if you press either the front or back of the saddle the opposite end should rise.

True

False

52. How much wider should the numnah or saddle cloth be than the panels on the saddle?

1 inch wider.

2 inches wider.

3 inches wider.

53. Stirrup leathers should be the correct length and thickness for the rider.

True

False

54. If a saddle has a suspected broken tree, where should advice be sought from?

A leather repairer.

A master saddler.

A riding instructor.

55. A correctly fitted girth should be fastened at full tension, on the middle holes of the girth straps, at the same height on both sides.

True

False

56. What can a saddle with a broken tree cause to the horse’s back?

Saddle sores.

Girth galls.

Serious injury to the spinal column and associated muscles.

57. If the saddle is too small it can pinch the withers, shoulders or back. Plus, it will not distribute the weight evenly over the horse’s back.

True

False

58. What issues can occur if the saddle is too big for the horse?

It can pinch the withers, shoulders or back. Plus, it will not distribute the weight evenly over the horse’s back.

It will create large amounts of movement, causing rubs and sores. It may also sit too low on the horse’s back or spine.

Nothing, saddles should be fitted slightly bigger to allow the horse to build muscle.

59. Boots can be used to protect the horse’s limbs against injuries, knocks, and bruising.

True

False

60. What is the main purpose of brushing boots?

To provide a barrier between the insides of the pasterns to prevent brushing.

To provide a barrier between the insides of the cannon bones and fetlock to prevent brushing.

To provide a barrier between the insides of the knees to prevent brushing.

61. Brushing boots must be used on every horse whilst being ridden.

True

False

62. Name an alternative to brushing boots?

Leg wraps.

Sausage boots.

Over-reach boots.

63. Competition boots should be breathable and providing suitable support and protection to the limbs.

True

False

64. Complete the sentence: Tendon boots provide support and protection to…

the tendons and ligaments situated at the front of the fore limbs.

the tendons and ligaments situated at the back of the fore limbs.

the tendons and ligaments situated at the back of the hind limbs.

65. Over-reach boots protect the heels, on the front limbs, being struck or trodden on by the hind feet.

True

False

66. Which limbs are fetlock boots typically fitted to?

All four limbs.

The fore limbs.

The hind limbs.

67. Fetlock boots are designed to protect the fetlock joints from injury or bruising.

True

False

68. Name this type of boot.

Turnout boots.

Leg wraps.

Sausage boots.

69. Name this type of boot.

Over-reach boots.

Brushing boots.

Fetlock boots.

70. Name this type of boot.

Fetlock boot.

Over-reach boot.

Sausage boot.

71. Name this type of boot.

Competition boots.

Brushing boots.

Fetlock boots.

72. Name this type of boot.

Fetlock boots.

Over-reach boots.

Brushing boots.

73. Name this type of boot.

Fetlock boots.

Brushing boots.

Tendon boots.

74. Name this type of boot.

Tendon boots.

Turnout boots/chaps.

Leg wraps.

75. Name this type of boot.

Hock boots.

Knee boots.

Cannon boots.

76. Name this type of boot.

Leg wraps.

Knee boots.

Hock boots.

77. Boots should be treated as part of the horse's tack and kept clean and in good repair at all times.

True

False

78. Why should dirty boots not be used?

They could slip down or fall off.

They can make the legs dirty.

They can cause sores or skin irritations.

79. Before storing boots not in use they should be clean, dry and paired together then placed in a plastic box with a secure lid.

True

False

80. What is the best method for storing boots in use?

In a mesh bag with the horse’s tack.

On the floor under the saddle.

In a plastic bag with the horse’s tack.

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