Chapter 12- Horses

Question 1

The amount of fat on an animals body

Answer 1

Body condition

Question 2

Digestive disturbance

Answer 2

Colic

Question 3

4 inches. Unit of measurement

Answer 3

Hands

Question 4

Founder, inflammation of the laminae on the hoof

Answer 4

Laminitis

Question 5

Placing a stallion and a mare in proximity to each other and observing the mares actions

Answer 5

Teasing

Question 6

Any injury or defect that interferes with the ability of an animal to be used for it’s given purpose

Answer 6

Unsoundness

Question 7

Any defect or injury that mars the appearance of, but does not interfere with the usefulness of the animal

Answer 7

Blemish

Question 8

A male donkey

Answer 8

Jack (Jackass)

Question 9

A female donkey

Answer 9

Jenny (Jennet)

Question 10

The offspring of a jack mated to a mare; usually sterile

Answer 10

Mule

Question 11

Less than 14.2 hands at withers

Answer 11

Pony