Show Rules and Regulations (Rev 2011)

1 Hippology Test 2015 Ages 13 - 15

Show Rules and Regulations (Rev 2011) (pg.1)

1. When is the deadline for the State Show eligibility?

2. When in the show ring, and asked to reverse, what gait do you do after you reverse?

A. Walk B. Wait for judge C. Continue at same gait before reversing (pg.2)

3. Horse and rider should be judged on:

A. Horse’s Equipment

B. Rider’s Attire

C. How well the 2 work together

D. Their Ability

4. True or False: If you do not have a number on, or have the wrong number on, you will still be placed.

5. True or False: Coaching while a class is being judged is ok.

(pg.3)

6. What age are you allowed to start being a Ring Steward?

(pg.6) How much time and effort you have put into your horse can be seen in what 2 ways?

7. ______

8. ______2 Hippology Test 2015 Ages 13 - 15 9. When going toward a Judge or away from one, you should always ______.

(pg.8)

10. List 2 criterias your horse is being judged on:

A. ______

B. ______

(pg.9)

11. When is braiding permitted?

12. ______

13. ______

(pg.17) What are the 6 natural gaits of a horse?

14. ______

15. ______

16. ______

17. ______

18. ______

19. ______

(pg.20)

20. The equipment and clothing used in showing is called ______. 3 Hippology Test 2015 Ages 13 - 15

21. Rising and descending to the rhythm of a trot is called ______.

(pg.21)

22. True or False: Loud sounds and fast movements can make your horse nervous.

(pg.27)

23. How many parts are there in a Western Bridle?

A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 (pg.29)

24. How many pressure points are there on a horse’s head?

A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 7

25. Neat’s-Foot is used for what?

26. Emergency bridle made of rope is called a ______.

(pg.31)

27. A saddle should fit:

A. The horse B. The rider C. Both horse and rider

(pg.33)

28. Saddle pads or blankets are used for:

A. To protect horse’s back

B. Absorb sweat and moisture

C. Protect the saddle

D. Help the saddle to fit better

E. All of the above 4 Hippology Test 2015 Ages 13 - 15 (pg.35)

29. What is a short-cut mane called?

(pg.41)

30. True or False: It is better not to warm-up your horse before you start showing.

(pg.42)

31. True or False: You should be at the in gate and ready to enter when the class is called.

32. True or False: A show is a business and should be taken seriously.

33. True or False: It is bad manners to put you and your horse between someone else and the judge.

(pg.34 Care of Leather) When buying used leather equipment, what are 3 things to look for:

34. ______

35. ______

36. ______

37. Leather can tear or rip. True or False

38. Your equipment should be ______after each use.

A. Kept clean

B. Oiled

C. Checked for weak stitching and other weaknesses

D. A and C

E. All of the Above 5 Hippology Test 2015 Ages 13 - 15 39. If you have wet tack:

A. Dry it off

B. Place it by heat to dry it off

C. Just let it be

D. A and B

(pg.35)

40. True or False: A stabled horse should be groomed before and after being worked.

To develop and show a champion, what are the 3 phases required:

41. ______

42. ______

43. ______

(pg.43)

44. You should pay close attention to the judge’s placings, and not just your placing. True or False

(pg.44)

45. Why should you pay close attention to all the placings?

A. So you can compliment the winner

B. So you can see what others did wrong and point it out

C. So you can see what you need to work on

D. So you can critique the judge

(pg.47)

46. How often should your horse’s hooves be cleaned: 6 Hippology Test 2015 Ages 13 - 15 A. Once a week

B. Whenever you think of it

C. Everyday

(pg.54) Name 2 things you should know about your horse:

47. ______

48. ______

49. How should people and horses be treated?

Judging

50. What is the 4-H Motto?