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Module 01 Equine Welfare and Management Quiz Answers

Q1. What would you conclude if you approach a horse who appears bright, alert, and responsive with his ears up, relaxed stance, legs under him and quietly looking around?

[expand title=View Answer] That is a normal healthy horse [/expand]

Q2. You have called your veterinarian and she asks you for your horse’s vital signs; what would you report back to her?

[expand title=View Answer] Temperature, Heart Rate, and Capillary Refill Time [/expand]

Q3. You have been asked to estimate your horse’s weight using a girth tape, which is the best approach to do this?

[expand title=View Answer] Place the tape over the top of the withers and behind the elbow. Circle the entire chest of the horse the way a saddle and girth go all the way around. [/expand]

Q4. You approach a horse that stands 16 hands tall, weighing over 1500 lbs. with long white hair on its legs and it’s pulling a heavy load; which would be your best guess of breed based on this module?

[expand title=View Answer] Clydesdale [/expand]

Q5. You’re observing a horse moving in a rapid, two-beat, diagonal gait with the front foot on one side and the opposite hind foot taking off at the same time and striking the ground at the same time. Which of the normal gaits is this?

[expand title=View Answer] Trot [/expand]

Q6. Which part of a horse’s hoof is the most sensitive part of the outer structures of the hoof?

[expand title=View Answer] Frog [/expand]

Q7. Which of the following are included in the Appendicular Skeleton of a horse?

[expand title=View Answer] Bones of the front and rear legs [/expand]

Q8. If you overheard someone talking about the scapula, humerus, radius and ulna; what part of a horse is being discussed?

[expand title=View Answer] Foreleg [/expand]

Q9. Suppose you look at your horse and see that there is an asymmetry to the face, your horse is stumbling and dragging its toes; what might these signs indicate?

[expand title=View Answer] The horse is suffering from some form of neurologic impairment [/expand]

Q10. Which of the following was the conclusion of the committee chaired by Professor Roger Brambell in 1965?

[expand title=View Answer] Animals should have basic freedoms. [/expand]

Q11. Which of the following is the correct conclusion to draw if you see a horse standing with head and ears up, but resting one leg?

[expand title=View Answer] The horse probably has something wrong with the hoof on the foot that is resting. [/expand]

Q12. Which of the following organizations have adopted the Five Freedoms as the standard for the physical and mental well-being of all animals:

[expand title=View Answer] World Organization for Animal Health [/expand]

Q13. If you provide an animal with, good pasture and a clean trough that is always refilled which of the Five Freedoms are you exemplifying?

[expand title=View Answer] Freedom from Hunger and Thirst [/expand]

Q14. If you provide a horse with good shelter and fresh bedding, which of the Five Freedoms are you exemplifying?

[expand title=View Answer] Freedom from Discomfort [/expand]

Q15. If you get your horse vaccinated and call the veterinarian at the onset of disease which of the Five Freedoms are you exemplifying?

[expand title=View Answer] Freedom from Pain, Injury or Disease [/expand]

Q16. If you approach a horse in a calm and consistent manner, which of the Five Freedoms are you ensuring?

[expand title=View Answer] Freedom from Fear and Distress [/expand]

Q17. If you provide ample room in a stable and allow a horse to pasture with a herd of horses, which of the Five Freedoms are you exemplifying?

[expand title=View Answer] Freedom to Express Normal Behavior [/expand]

Q18. If you have taken a horse’s respiratory rate, heart rate, and temperature, what have you done?

[expand title=View Answer] Checked the horse’s vital signs [/expand]

Q19. Suppose your horse does not seem his normal and healthy self, so you check his respiration rate and find it to be a rate of 42; what – if anything should you do?

[expand title=View Answer] Call the veterinarian because that respiratory rate is high and the horse seems ill. [/expand]

Module 02 Equine Welfare and Management Quiz Answers

Q1. Under normal circumstances, how much water should you provide for a horse to maintain good hydration?

[expand title=View Answer] Continual free access to water [/expand]

Q2. What is the one exception to providing horse-free access to water?

[expand title=View Answer] Cool-down period after intense exercise [/expand]

Q3. Which of the following was intended to be the ideal equine meal?

[expand title=View Answer] A high-fiber, high-energy meal to be eaten twice a day [/expand]

Q4. Which of the following should you avoid because it may cause digestive upsets for a horse? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Feeding too infrequently
Not providing high-fiber feed
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Q5. Suppose you see a horse coughing masticated food with some food appearing at the nostrils; how should you respond?

[expand title=View Answer] That’s a RED ALERT that something is wrong. Get help immediately! [/expand]

Q6. A nutritional pasture has many benefits but a few dangers; what should you protect a horse from when they go out to the pasture?

[expand title=View Answer] Toxic plants and overeating grasses [/expand]

Q7. Suppose you are acquiring hay as feed for your horse; which of the following are ways to assess the quality? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Smell the hay
Have hay analyzed to determine nutrient content
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Q8. You note a horse is exhibiting a lack of energy, stunted growth, weight loss, and poor condition; what nutritional lack would you suspect?

[expand title=View Answer] A lack of carbohydrates [/expand]

Q9. Suppose you enter the stall and notice a notably strong and somewhat toxic odor; what should that prompt you to check in the horse’s diet?

[expand title=View Answer] Check for a diet too high in fat [/expand]

Q10. Guidelines for concentrates vary with individual horses; therefore, what is it vital to monitor over time to make that determination?

[expand title=View Answer] Weight, health and energy levels of horse [/expand]

Q11. Suppose you went to the feed store to get a good quality grass hay that has been analyzed. What would be the ideal complement feed to buy for complete nutrition?

[expand title=View Answer] Ration balancer formulated for grass hay fed as directed [/expand]

Q12. Suppose you go to the feed store seeking a convenient form of processed and compressed hay. What will that look like?

[expand title=View Answer] Cubes and pellets [/expand]

Q13. When – if ever – might you choose to limit a horse’s access to rich pasture?

[expand title=View Answer] If the horse is overheating [/expand]

Q14. Suppose you want to supply nutrients that may be lacking in the natural forage available. Which of the following would you purchase?

[expand title=View Answer] Supplements [/expand]

Q15. Which of the following forms of nutrition are the essentials every horse needs?

[expand title=View Answer] Forage and water [/expand]

Q16. Suppose you enter the stable and see that the free-standing water container has been knocked over, what might you do to remedy this situation? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Install a watering system that allows the horse to access water on demand.

Replace the free-standing container with a trough that holds more than 12 gallons.

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Q17. Suppose you notice that your horse is standing in bright sunlight, and has dry discolored gums. What should you do? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Test capillary refill time (CRT)
Call your veterinarian
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Q18. What is one of the best ways to keep your horse’s digestive system operating well?

[expand title=View Answer] Provide a consistent type of feed. [/expand]

Q19. When it comes to what is in the feed, what should you look for to keep your horse’s digestive system operating well?

[expand title=View Answer] Feed that is high-fiber and low in sugar content. [/expand]

Q20. If you were looking to satisfy and put the least strain on your horse’s digestive system, which of the following should you do?

[expand title=View Answer] Divide meals in portions and provide them throughout the day [/expand]

Module 03 Equine Welfare and Management Quiz Answers

Q1. Which of the following are among the 5 Elements of Basic Care in a horse’s environment? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer]
Protection from weather

Safety

Containment and footing

Cleanliness

Ventilation
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Q2. What can you do to address a horse’s mental health and prevent physical ailments?

[expand title=View Answer] Provide an enriched environment where they can safely express their natural behaviors. [/expand]

Q3. Suppose you are pasturing horses in a climate where you regularly have driving rain or significant cold. Which of the following must you provide?

[expand title=View Answer] A solid overhead structure or three-sided structure [/expand]

Q4. Suppose you are installing flooring in a stall; which would be optimal?

[expand title=View Answer] Rubber mats on a level surface with bedding on top [/expand]

Q5. Suppose you are asking someone to make sure a horse has sufficient bedding; what would be the daily minimum required?

[expand title=View Answer] 10 to 15 pounds of bedding per animal [/expand]

Q6. Suppose you notice that a horse is pacing kicking and weaving; what can remedy these abnormal behaviors?

[expand title=View Answer] Provide adequate exercise [/expand]

Q7. Which of the following are the benefits of exercise? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Proper muscle development

Maintain active digestion

Prevent injuries and abnormal behaviors
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Q8. Where does safety start for a horse in your care?

[expand title=View Answer] Regular inspections of the environment in which your horse is housed [/expand]

Q9. You want to be prepared to ensure your horse’s safety in case of emergency; what should you do in advance? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Post your area’s Emergency Services phone and cell phone numbers in the barn. [/expand]

Q10. Suppose you are in an emergency where your horses are in danger. What should you do when First Responders arrive?

[expand title=View Answer] Follow their instructions, allowing them to be in command. [/expand]

Q11. Common footing types include grass, turf, dirt, sand and synthetic mixes; what criteria do you use to choose the best footing for a horse?

[expand title=View Answer] Match the footing to the work the horse is doing [/expand]

Q12. When designing an environment for a horse, one element of basic care is described as, “This entails the space required to move freely, lie-down, groom, exercise and socialize.” That describes:

[expand title=View Answer] Containment and footing [/expand]

Q13. When designing an environment for a horse, one element of basic care includes “… protection from sun, heat, cold, wind, rain and snow, and from the nuisance of biting insects.” That describes:

[expand title=View Answer] Protection from weather [/expand]

Q14. When designing an environment for a horse, one element of basic care includes “the circulation of fresh air, free from drafts and free from particulate matter such as hay, chaff, and dust.” That describes:

[expand title=View Answer] Ventilation [/expand]

Q15. When designing an environment for a horse, one element of basic care includes making sure, “ that manure and urine are removed in a timely manner, and there’s a space for the horse to get away from its own excrement.” That describes:

[expand title=View Answer] Cleanliness [/expand]

Q16. When designing an environment for a horse, one element of basic care is described as, “the environment is free from hazards such as nails, sharp edges, electrical wires, hanging branches, and free from toxic plants and predators..” That describes:

[expand title=View Answer] Safety [/expand]

Q17. Which of the following is a good way to prevent behavioral problems in horses? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Supporting a stress-free environment
Fulfilling their social needs
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Q18. What is the rule of thumb to determine adequate stall size for the horse to be able to move freely?

[expand title=View Answer] Stall floor dimension should be at least twice the height of the horse at the withers [/expand]

Q19. What should a horse be able to do in a stall? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Turn around
Self-groom and lay down
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Q20. Which types of footing are suitable for areas where horses work, train or perform? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Decomposed granite or a sand-granite mix [/expand]

Q21. Suppose a wildfire has broken out nearby, and you are being forced to evacuate, which of the following should you do before you leave? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Place a leather halter with an ID tag on the horse and leave a lead rope near the gate.

Leave your contact information in a zip lock bag taped to the fence or in your mailbox.
Fill your water troughs
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Q22. Which of the following forms of exercise is especially useful if a horse is recovering from illness or injury and needs exercise under careful supervision?

[expand title=View Answer] Hand walking [/expand]

Q23. Lunging is a form of exercise recommended in this module; what is lunging?

[expand title=View Answer] This is where the trainer controls horse on a slack line, using voice commands, while the horse trots in a circle around trainer. [/expand]

Q24. Which of the following are the benefits of regular exercise for a horse? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Makes horses less prone to injury
Develops and tones muscles
Supports active digestion
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Q25. Suppose you are in an equine emergency, the first responders are on the way; what information do you need to have ready when they arrive? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Vital signs and an initial assessment of the animal

All the details about what led up to the emergency situation

Situation

Location [/expand]

Module 04 Equine Welfare and Management Quiz Answers

Q1. You are examining the overall fitness of a horse; what would give you a reliable indicator of fitness? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Time it takes for heart rate to return to normal after exercise

Respiratory rate [/expand]

Q2. How long does it take musculoskeletal fitness to develop?

[expand title=View Answer] Over the span of several weeks [/expand]

Q3. How can staff members who work with horses help keep them safe from disease? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Clean and disinfect boots

Follow biosecurity protocols [/expand]

Q4. You notice these symptoms in a horse: weight loss, poor hair coat, lethargy and colic or diarrhea and poor overall condition. What should you check for based on these?

[expand title=View Answer] Internal parasite infestation [/expand]

Q5. What important aspect of maintaining a horse’s health is often overlooked because it may not be as obvious as if the horse were lame or had a fever?

[expand title=View Answer] A horse’s teeth and oral cavity [/expand]

Q6. How does a horse’s nature as a prey animal condition them to respond to pain in a certain way?

[expand title=View Answer] Prey animals resist showing pain [/expand]

Q7. You notice that your horse is being pestered by flies and biting insects; what are the 3 Pillars of Insect Control to Employ?

[expand title=View Answer] Avoidance, minimize insect populations, and protection [/expand]

Q8. Recognizing pain symptoms in a horse is an art and a science. Which of the following represent the ART of it?

[expand title=View Answer] Interpreting the data you have collected [/expand]

Q9. Why might you need to keep complete records of a horse’s vaccinations? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer]In case the horse needs to show or travel

In case the horse is sold
To guarantee disease prevention[/expand]

Q10. Suppose you are trying to protect a barn full of horses from contagious diseases. What strategies would help? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Use a quarantine protocol for new herd members or ill horses

Provide horses with a good diet, a stress-free environment, shelter, and vaccinations. [/expand]

Q11. Which of the following is recommended to maintain a horse’s fitness? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Balancing level of exercise so that any damage created by exercise can be repaired [/expand]

Q12. Suppose your horse is recovering from an injury; which of the following are recommended to return the horse to previous levels of athleticism? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Rehabilitation under care of a veterinarian

Controlled exercise that is gradually increased [/expand]

Q13. When considering your horse’s skeletal fitness, what should you bear in mind when considering recovery after an injury?

[expand title=View Answer] Bones are living structures capable of healing and remodeling [/expand]

Q14. Which of the following are preventive measures you can take to protect your horse from simple problems that can become a crisis? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Monitor safety within horse’s environment to prevent injury

Get recommended vaccinations on schedule

Take the preventative measure of deworming [/expand]

Q15. Suppose you suspect your horse has intestinal parasites; what should you do to be sure?

[expand title=View Answer] Have your veterinarian perform a fecal flotation egg count. [/expand]

Q16. Which of the following is the best practice to protect your horse from intestinal parasites?

[expand title=View Answer] Formulate a strategic deworming plan with your veterinarian

Monitor fecal egg counts in manure [/expand]

Q17. Suppose you aim to minimize external insect populations that are bothering your horse; which of the following should you do? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Use traps and biologic predators
Removing stagnant pools of water

Remove attractants
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Q18. You recognize that you cannot eliminate all pests, but what can you do to help your horse avoid contact with annoying insects?

[expand title=View Answer] Refrain from leaving horses in pastures at dawn and dusk when these insects are most prevalent. [/expand]

Q19. Suppose you see that flying insects are pestering your horse; what might you do to protect your horse? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Use fly sprays on a clean horse

Use fly masks [/expand]

Q20. Suppose your horse has recently been vaccinated and you notice local swelling near an injection site and the horse has a transient fever; what should you do?

[expand title=View Answer] Observe and take notes

Call your veterinarian, DVM will recommend next steps [/expand]

Q21. Suppose your horse has recently been vaccinated, the horse appears lethargic and you notice symptoms of allergic reaction; what should you do?

[expand title=View Answer] Call your veterinarian to have the horse evaluated. [/expand]

Q22. Suppose you want to be sure your horse’s dental health remains good; what should you do?

[expand title=View Answer] Have a veterinarian perform a routine oral exam on your horse once a year. [/expand]

Q23. Suppose you want to prevent common diseases from spreading to your horse. Which of the following should you control? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Direct contact from horse to horse
Body secretions
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Q24. Suppose you want to prevent common diseases from spreading to your horse. Which of the following should you control? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Other animals
Insects
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Q25. Suppose you notice that your horse is lethargic, he’s not eating, his head is hanging low, and he has a cough and clear nasal discharge; what common ailment do these indicate?

[expand title=View Answer] Equine Influenza [/expand]

Module 05 Equine Welfare and Management Quiz Answers

Q1. Which of the following are the benefits of understanding your horse as a prey and herd animal? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] You can anticipate a negative reaction in the horse and prevent injuries. [/expand]

Q2. Which situations should you be aware of because a horse equates these with the threat of death? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Being alone

Being in the pasture with just one other horse
Being down and unable to rise
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Q3. You notice your horse lie down and roll from side to side, then roll all the way over; what should you do? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Continue to observe and contact the veterinarian if the horse does this repeatedly
Check the horse’s back to see if there is a problem
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Q4. You walk into a stable full of happy horses where you are greeted with an orchestra of whinnies and heads looking out over the half-stall doors; what should you do?

[expand title=View Answer] Be sure to say hello back. [/expand]

Q5. Occasionally you see your horse sleep standing up, what should you do?

[expand title=View Answer] Nothing [/expand]

Q6. Suppose your horse that is usually eager to please, starts exhibiting aggressive or abnormal behaviors, before starting a retraining program, what should you do?

[expand title=View Answer] Discuss the problem with their veterinarian to rule out a physical cause [/expand]

Q7. When dealing with unwanted problem behaviors what is always a good idea?

[expand title=View Answer] Consult a professional horse trainer or behaviorist [/expand]

Q8. Which of the following is generally true of any well-trained horse?

[expand title=View Answer] It will respond to cues [/expand]

Q9. How do horses maintain friendships and social ranking in the herd?

[expand title=View Answer] Mutual grooming and the formation of smaller cliques within the group [/expand]

Q10. Suppose you approach a horse that has ears pinned back and is rapidly swishing its tail; what should you do?

[expand title=View Answer] Keep your distance because these are a “Red Flag” to warn others to stay away. [/expand]

Q11. You notice that your horse is laying down at feeding time; what does this indicate? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Your normal, healthy horse values rest more than food.
Investigate! Something is making the horse feel bad and warrants further investigation.
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Q12. Suppose you approach a herd of horses on a sunny afternoon and notice that many of they are lying flat out while only one is standing; what should you do?

[expand title=View Answer] Take good care of the one horse left standing. [/expand]

Q13. While you are working with your horse to correct problem behaviors, which long-term solutions should you employ? (Select all that apply.)

[expand title=View Answer] Demonstrate patience

Establish rapport with your horse [/expand]

Q14. If your horse is kicking at the stall, what health problems might that lead to?

[expand title=View Answer] Lameness and hoof problems [/expand]

Q15. If your horse is “cribbing” what kinds of problems could that cause?

[expand title=View Answer] Nutritional deficiencies [/expand]

Q16. Some problem behaviors result in broken fences, weakened stall walls, holes in the stall flooring, loosened hardware, and prematurely rotted wood. Why should this matter to you?

[expand title=View Answer] Such damage affects the structural integrity and safety of the facilities that the horse lives in. [/expand]

Q17. Suppose you see your horse bolting her food. Why should you be concerned about this problem behavior?

[expand title=View Answer] Bolting food can create esophageal choke. [/expand]

Q18. In what primary way is social interaction within a herd, across generations, of value?

[expand title=View Answer] It provides schooling for youngsters [/expand]

Q19. You notice that you have not seen your horse lay down over several days; what should you do?

[expand title=View Answer] Call the veterinarian [/expand]

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