Junior Horse Quiz Bowl - Round 1

Question 1

What gait is characterized by a slow, naturally flat-footed, four beat gait? It is also known as the foundation gait.

Accepted Answer

walk

Question 2

Which teeth are used for grinding?

Accepted Answer

molars

Question 3

What is the name for the wooden or metal frame of a saddle?

Accepted Answer

saddle tree

Question 4

Any bit with reins attached to the end of shanks is classified as what type of bit?

Accepted Answer

curb bit

Question 5

What is the commonly used tool for estimating a horse's body weight?

Accepted Answer

heart girth tape

Question 6

When referring to breed organizations, POA stands for Pony of the Americas.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Which breed is known for performing the running walk?

Accepted Answer

Tennessee Walking Horse

Question 8

What term(s) describe a horse whose upper incisors overhang the lower incisors?

Accepted Answer

parrot-mouthed jaw, overshot jaw

Question 9

Toe, quarter and heel are specific areas of what part of the horse?

Accepted Answer

hoof

Question 10

When grooming a horse, what brush should you not use on the face and legs?

Accepted Answer

curry comb

Question 11

Which answer(s) describe a horse with correct allignment of bones and ligaments?

Accepted Answer

structural correctness, Structurally correct

Question 12

The color sorrel is a reddish or copper-red with mane and tail that are usually the same.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

The leg marking that extends from the coronet and includes the fetlock is called ankle.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

The proper way to clean out a horse's foot is to smoothly pull the hoof pick from the heel toward the toe.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

How many pair of chromosomes does a horse have?

Accepted Answer

32 pairs

Question 16

Low, flat withers are desirable because they hold the saddle well.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

Select all parts that make up a halter.

Accepted Answer

throatlatch, cheekpiece, crownpiece, noseband

Question 18

You should carry the halter in your left hand when you are preparing to catch a horse.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

When working with a western saddle, the back cinch should be fastened before the front cinch.

Accepted Answer

False

Questions 19