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Questions for pages 1-4

     1.   Why is it not a good idea to feed your horse treats from you hand?
 

     2.   When you get done riding, to save your energy, can you ride your horse into the barn?
           Why or why not?
 

     3.   When passing a horse, is it ok to do it quickly?  Why or why not?
 

     4.   Give an example of situations where a horse would use their ears to tell you something.

            Ears forward:

            Ears backwards:

            Ears pinned back:
 

     5.   Why do most people use the slip knot when tying their horse up?
 

     6.   If you stand directly in front of the horse, can they see you?
 

     7.   If a horse moves their head down, where are they trying to look?
 

Questions for pages 6-12

     1.   Explain what to do if your horse is heated after riding
 

     2.   Why should you try to ride your horse on soft surfaces?
 

     3.   What are the most important areas to clean on the entire horse?
 

     4.   If you want to move you saddle when it’s already on the horse, why must you pick it up
           and move it?
 

     5.   If using a flank cinch, how tight should it be and why?
 

     6.   If a horse gets hit hard on the ________________ they could pass out or even die.
 

Questions for pages 14 - 18

     1.   If you were formally showing western, name one thing you must wear
 

     2.   Horses have two sets of teeth, a front and a back, what is the purpose of each set of the
           teeth and how do humans use the space between them (the bars)?
 

     3.   Why is it a good idea to have an air space in your saddle pad?
 

     4.   Do all bits have ports?  Why are there so many different types of ports?
 

     5.   What is consider a full bridle?
 

     6.   Explain how the bit and curb chin work
 
 

Question for pages 20 - 25

     1.   The terms walk, trot, and canter are consider universal.  What is the western term for the
     trot and canter?
 

     2.   Where is the “power source” of the horse (body part)?
 

     3.   When going downhill, what way should the rider lean to keep the center of gravity?
 

     4.   Is it un-nature for a horse to carry their head below their withers?
 

     5.   Your inside leg is usually used in B________ and your outside leg mostly used for a
     full  T_________.
 

     6.   If wanted to jump your horse, what kind of reining would you recommend?
 
 

Questions for pages 27 -38

     1.   What do your heels do for your body when they are down
 

     2.   How high can your rein hand be?
 

     3.   What happens when your legs are forward?  What happens when your legs are too far
     back (body weight)?
 

     4.   What are each types of riding horse best used for?
            Hunter:
            Stock:
            Saddle

     5.   Name all the markings that your horse has, include your horses name
 
 
 

     6.   How do you get a pulled mane?
 
 

     7.   Describe how to feed the horse you ride.  Include how much grain, hay, supplements, and
     water to give.  Use the chart in the back to help or what you have learned in class.

Grain:______lbs or ______ scoops
 

Hay: ______lbs or _______ Flakes
 

Supplements:
 
 

Water: