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Hippology Flashcards

1
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The average range for a horse’s heart at rest is?

A

28-40 beats per minute

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An example of the normal rectal temperature of a horse

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100.0 degrees

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3
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The resting respiratory range for a horse is

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10-14 breaths per minute

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The disease transmitted to horses from a bite by an infected animal. Symptoms can include lameness, colic and viciousness

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Rabies

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5
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The type of wound that is superficial (surface) scratches, not penetrating through the skin layers

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Abrasion

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The skin disease caused by a fungus, characterized by circular lesions

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Ringworm

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7
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The general term used for severe abdominal pain

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Colic

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8
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The parasites that cause mange

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Mites

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9
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Damaged laryngeal nerve resulting in lack of muscle control of vocal cords is called

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Roaring

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10
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The general term for any inflammatory disease of the lungs

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Pneumonia

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11
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Name the stages of the fly life cycle

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Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult

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12
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Ticks feed on large quantities of this

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Blood

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13
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Adults of these are known as “heel flies” or “bomb flies”

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Cattle Grubs

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14
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The number of wings an adult fly has

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Two (one pair)

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15
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Larvicides are designed to kill this life cycle of flies

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Larva

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16
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Generic term for vertical crack of the hoof

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Sand Crack

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17
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Anaerobic bacteria destroy the frog

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Thrush

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18
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Specific type of sole bruise

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Corns

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19
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Caused by unlevel horseshoe, rocks, gravel or other hard object

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Sole bruises

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20
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Infection of sensitive foot structures

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Laminitis

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21
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Type of laminitis that produces a linger lameness and irregular rings in hoof; are wider at the heel than at the base

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chronic

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22
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Common in humid areas and caused by a hoof digesting fungi

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White line disease

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23
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Caused by unclean, dirty conditions combined with long untrimmed hooves

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Thrush

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24
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Specific type of sand crack which hurts the most when foot is raised

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Quarter crack

25
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A disturbance in the circulation and bond of the sensitive laminae of the bone to the horny laminae of the hoof

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Laminitis

26
Q

The forelegs, head and shoulders make up what?

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Forehand

27
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What is the area from the loin to the tail head called?

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Croup

28
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A blue or whitish eye is called what?

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Glass eye

29
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Any abnormal deviation in the structural function of the horse constitutes what?

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Unsoundness

30
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The unborn animal as it develops in the uterus is called what?

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Fetus

31
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Who is skilled and trained in the treating of diseases and injuries to animals?

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Veterinarian

32
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What is a term for a disease transmitted from one animal to another by direct or indirect contact?

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Contagious

33
Q

This coat color has white hairs intermingled with one or more base colors.

A

Roan

34
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What do we call the way a horse moves it’s feet and legs at any gait?

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Action

35
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A speed event that includes a cloverleaf pattern

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Barrel Racing

36
Q

How many types of equine influenza have been discovered?

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Two

37
Q

How many gallons of digesta can the small intestine hold?

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12

38
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How much water does a horse that does heavy work need per day?

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12-15+ gallons

39
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What does the term “maintenance ration” mean?

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A ration that includes just enough nutrients to support an animal

40
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What are amino acids made of?

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Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur, iron, or phosphorus.

41
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What is the color distribution percentage for the ideal pinto?

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50% white, 50% colored

42
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What is carotene?

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A plant pigment that is the precursor of vitamin A.

43
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How many eggs do mites lay during one laying period?

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10-25 eggs

44
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What is a quittor?

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A fistula of the hoofhead

45
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What is another term for a bone spavin?

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Jack spavin

46
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What are intermediates?

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The second set of incisors located between the center and corner incisors

47
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What are centers?

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The centrally located upper and lower incisors

48
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What are corners?

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The corner, or third, set of incisors

49
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What are the four ways to estimate a horse’s age by looking at its teeth?

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  1. Occurrence of permanent teeth
  2. Disappearance of cups
  3. Angle of incidence
  4. Shape of the surface of permanent teet
50
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At what age does the Galvayne’s Groove start to appear in the horse’s mouth?

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10 years

51
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What does the term “phenotype” mean?

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The outward appearance of the horse

52
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What are the five types of colic?

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  1. Impaction
  2. Incarceration
  3. Spasmodic
  4. Displacement
  5. Gas
53
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Is ringbone more common in the front or hind feet?

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Front

54
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What faults can be corrected by hoof trimming?

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Splayfoot, pigeon toe, quarter crack, cocked ankles, and contracted heels

55
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What is a combination horse?

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A horse that can be used for saddle and driving

56
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What are the five types of rigging for a western saddle?

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Full double, seven eighths, three quarters, in-skirt, and center fire.

57
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True or false: knee rolls are optional on a dressage saddle.

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True

58
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What type of bit is used only on stock horses?

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Spade bit

59
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If a horse has a “goose rump”, is the tail set too high or too low?

A

Too low

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