Equine

Question 1

What are the three parts of the equine passive stay apparatus?

Answer 1

• Interosseus
• Proximal sesamoid bones
• Sesamoidean ligaments

Question 2

What three joints are prevented from flexing or stabilized by the equine stay apparatus and how is it done?

Answer 2

• Shoulder joint
• Elbow joint
• Carpal joint

The joints are prevented from flexing or stabilized through pressure exerted on various muscles and ligaments.

Question 3

What is a guttural pouch?

Answer 3

A unique, air-filled diverticula of the Eustachian tubes found only in the horse

Question 4

What behaviors will a mare in estrus display after being exposed to a stallion?

Answer 4

• Standing
• Squatting
• Winking (everting the vulval labia)
• Raising the tail
• Urinating

Question 5

Which horses are most likely to reject their foals?

Answer 5

• Arabian mares
• First time mothers