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2009 Pueblo Spring Show – General Questions NAME: ______CLUB: ______

NAME THE FOLLOWING PARTS OF THE (5 points for each answer) C. ______Q. ______W. ______CC. ______DD. ______PP. ______PLEASE FILL IN THE BLANK WITH THE BEST ANSWER (5 points for each answer) 1. A ______has a body color that ranges from tan to red, to reddish-brown or mahogany; mane and tail are black. Usually lower legs are black. 2. The ______is the most important piece of the bridle. 3. According to the yearling definition, the universal birthday for all is ______. 4. ______is a disease of the frog in which a black discharge and foul smell are emitted. PLEASE CIRCLE THE LETTER IN FRONT OF THE BEST ANSWER (3 points each)

5. The two most common coat patterns for Pinto and Paint: A. and C. and B. Dun and Brown D. Overo and 6. The ______breeds of horses are heavily muscled horses, used as work horses, stand 16 hands or taller and weight 1600 pounds or more. A. Sport horse C. Stock horse B. Gaited horse D. Draft horse 7. The ______is a four-beat gait in which your horse should stride out freely and willingly. A. jog or trot C. walk B. lope or canter D. rack

2009 Pueblo Spring Show – Foal NAME: ______

PLEASE CIRCLE THE LETTER IN FRONT OF THE BEST ANSWER (3 points each)

1. The minimum length of a lunge line is ______feet. (Manual page ?) A. 5 C. 15 B. 25 D. 35 2. At what age can a stallion no longer be shown in 4-H? A. Over five years of age C. Over one year B. Over two years of age D. There is no age restriction 3. Brome, orchard and timothy are examples of what? A. Grains C. Supplements B. Concentrates D. Grasses

PLEASE FILL IN THE BLANK WITH THE BEST ANSWER (5 points for each answer)

4. ______is the exercise and training that develops the physique and ability of the horse.

5. Vitamin ______is produced from the sun.

6. ______is the number one killer of horses

7. A ______horse is any horse five years old or younger.

8. ______is/are the main energy source for horses. 2009 Pueblo Spring Show – Ranch Horse (Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3/4) NAME: ______RANCH HORSE LEVEL: ______

PLEASE CIRCLE THE LETTER IN FRONT OF THE BEST ANSWER (3 points each)

1. The body color ______is described as more or less uniform mixture of white with red hairs on the body, usually darker on the head and lower legs. A. Gray C. Blue B. Red Roan D. Grullo 2. The average volume of blood in a 1000 pound horse is ______. A. 4 gallons C. 8 gallons B. 6 gallons D. 12 gallons 3. A ______is a hard swelling on the back surface of rear cannon about 4 inches below the point of the hock. A. curb C. bone spavin B. thoroughpin D. capped hock

PLEASE FILL IN THE BLANK WITH THE BEST ANSWER (5 points for each answer) 4. A young female horse under fours years of age is called a ______. 5. ______has flu-like symptoms and has three distinct forms: respiratory, abortion- causing and neurologic. 6. List if the following equipment is REQUIRED, OPTIONAL or PROHIBITED in the Ranch Horse Division: ______Closed Rein (Roping Rein) ______Breast Collar ______Tie Down ______Rope, Lariat or Riata ______D-ring snaffle ridden two handed on an eight year old horse 7. When judging showmanship the following are worth what percentage: ______Showing of the horse ______Appearance of the horse ______Appearance of the exhibitor TIE-BREAKER QUESTIONS 1. How can dustiness in feed be reduced?

2. What is the Pueblo County deadline for Horse Registration?

(3. General page #DD, 4. Question #7, 5. Question #4) 2009 Pueblo Spring Show – Western (Pre-Level/Level 1) NAME: ______WESTERN LEVEL: ______PLEASE CIRCLE THE LETTER IN FRONT OF THE BEST ANSWER (3 points each) 1.A hand is the unit a horse is measured in. One hand equals ______inches. A. 15 C. 4 B. 6 D. 10 2. A horse drinks ______gallons of water daily A. 4 to 5 C. 1 to 2 B. 8 to 10 D. 20 to 30 3. The ______originated in England as a middle-distance racehorse. A. Quarter Horse C. Hackney B. Saddlebred D. Thoroughbred 4. The four natural aids are: A. Hands, legs, feet, seat B. Spurs, Whips, Bats, Crops C. Voice, Hands, Legs, Seat D. Legs, Voice, Hands, Martingales 5. A mature mare has ______teeth. A. 24 C. 40 B. 36 D. 44

PLEASE LABEL THE FOLLOWING BITS (5 points each)

6. ______7. ______8. ______TIE BREAKER QUESTIONS 1. Too much feed at one time can cause ______in your horse.

2. ______are imperfections found on the horses, but usually do not affect the horse’s ability to serve. (3. Question #7, 4. Question #2, 5. General page #2)

2009 Pueblo Spring Show – Western (Level 2) NAME: ______WESTERN LEVEL: ______

PLEASE CIRCLE THE LETTER IN FRONT OF THE BEST ANSWER (3 points each) 1. Being a top horseman or horsewoman requires______. A. Learning all you can about horses. C. Passing the Level 4 Advancement Level test. B. Setting and achieving goals for you and your horse. D. Both A and B 2. At what age can a stallion no longer be shown in 4-H? A. Over five years of age C. Over one year B. Over two years of age D. There is no age restriction 3. ______is a disease that is spread by direct contact with nasal discharges, equipment and drinking water. A. Rhinopneumonitis C. Encephalomyeitis B. Sleeping Sickness D. Lockjaw 4. ______is considered a lateral movement. A. Turn on the forehand C. Turn on the hindquarters B. Counter cantering D. Two-tracking PLEASE FILL IN THE BLANK WITH THE BEST ANSWER (5 points for each answer) 5. The ______breed originated in the United States and is recognized for its cow-sense and ability to cover short distances quickly. 6. ______is the term used to describe a horse with knees bent forward. 7. Laminitis is the inflammation of sensitive ______in the hoof of the horse. Another name for laminitis is ______. 8. List the three main categories for western bits. ______9. Vital signs include which three major components?

______TIE-BREAKER QUESTIONS 1. A score of ______is considered average in the Reining class. 2. How long does an exhibitor have to stop and make repairs for an equipment failure during a class?

(3. Question #9 , 4. Question #7, 5. General page #PP) 2009 Pueblo Spring Show – Western (Level 3/4)

NAME: ______WESTERN LEVEL: ______

LABEL THE FOLLOWING WITH THE BEST DESCRIPTION (5 points each) A. ______

B. ______

C. ______

D. ______

E. ______

F. ______

PLEASE CIRCLE THE LETTER IN FRONT OF THE BEST ANSWER (3 points each) 1. Symptoms of Strangles develop ______after the horse has been exposed to the bacteria. A. 2-6 days C. 5-8 weeks B. 4-6 months D. 10-12 days 2. Which if the following grains has the highest energy content and can put weight on a horse quickly? A. Oats C. Barley B. Corn D. Soybean PLEASE FILL IN THE BLANK WITH THE BEST ANSWER (5 points for each answer) 3. The ______is an agar-gel immunal diffusion test used to determine Equine Infectious Anemia. This test is required when transporting your horse out of state. 4. ______describes a horse having a short distance (not more than four-fingers width) between the last rib and the point of the hip. 5. List the two types of martingales: ______TIE-BREAKER QUESTIONS 1. ______is the measurement for how long it takes for the capillaries to refill with blood. 2. ______are complex compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. (3. Question #D , 4. Question #4, 5. Question #5) 2009 Pueblo Spring Show – English (Pre-Level, Level 1 & Level 2) NAME: ______ENGLISH LEVEL: ______PLEASE CIRCLE THE LETTER IN FRONT OF THE BEST ANSWER (3 points each) 1. Hooves should be trimmed every ______, depending on rate of growth A. 4 to 5 months C. 6 to 8 weeks B. 10 to 12 weeks D. 6 months 2. The noseband on the english bridle is called a ______. A. hackamore C. tie-down B. kimberwick D. cavesson

PLEASE FILL IN THE BLANK WITH THE BEST ANSWER (5 points for each answer) 3.______is a horse that combines two or more characteristics of two or more horse breeds.

4. A ______is the result of crossing heavy horses with fine thoroughbreds. Today they are used in dressage, show jumping and eventing

5. ______is the term used for filing off sharp edges of a horse’s teeth.

6. A ______is a mark of identification. It is a private registered mark burned, frozen or tattooed on the horse

7. The three main English riding styles are:

______

______

______

8. The classification of horses that are large clean cut horses, breed for cross country riding and jumping are called ______.

TIE-BREAKER QUESTIONS

1. ______is the immediate and temporary care given to a horse until the veterinarian arrives.

2. When transporting a horse across state lines, a ______certificate and proof of a negative ______test are required.

(3. Question #3, 4. General page #4, 5. Question #7)

2009 Pueblo Spring Show – Gymkhana (Junior & Senior) NAME: ______AGE GROUP: ______

PLEASE CIRCLE THE LETTER IN FRONT OF THE BEST ANSWER (3 points each) 1. The ideal degree of angle for the front and rear pasterns is ______. A. 45° C. 53° to 55° B. 60° to 65° D. 25° to 30° 2. How far from the start/stop line is the first pole in Pole Bending? 75 feet C. 21 feet 35 feet D. 100 feet 3. Skin, hair, and hooves are all made from which type of nutrient? A. Protein C. Minerals B. Cartilage D. Collagen 3. Too much feed at one time can cause ______in your horse. A. Tetanus C. Influenza B. Strangles D. Founder FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE BEST ANSWER (5 points for each answer) 4. Knocking over a barrel in Barrel Racing will result in a ______second penalty. 5. There are ______poles/cones in the Flag Race and they are set ______feet apart. 6. ______is acute, stomach pain and is the number-one killer of horses. ______is a capsule enlargement usually found on the upper part of the front cannon. 7. Name the five types of nutrients. ______8. Vital signs include which three major components?

______TIE-BREAKER QUESTIONS 1. ______are imperfections found on the horses, but usually do not affect the horse’s ability to serve. 2. List locations to take your horse’s pulse:

(3. General page #5, 4. Question #1, 5. Question #8)