KEY FOR QUIZ 1:
BASIC CONFORMATION
Topic: 3185B
True or False
1. t
Proper leg set is essential to durability and good action.
2. f
A short underline keeps the forelegs and real legs farther apart, increases
length of stride, and contributes to style.
3. t
Major contributions to a good bodied horse are:
1.
Long, sloping shoulders.
2.
Short, strong back.
3.
Long underline.
4.
Long, rather level croup.
4. f
Leverage is gained with a short space from hip to hock and maximum
length of cannon.
5. t
A straight line drawn from the arm downward should bisect the forearm,
knee, cannon, fetlock, and pass behind the bulb of the heel.
6. t
Quality is indicated by refinement of head, bone, joints, and hair coat.
7. f
Many horses are docile, their breeds have nothing to do with their
temperament.
8. t
Watch the ears and eyes of the horse for nervousness and resistance.
9. t
Intelligence or ability to learn is an asset in any horse.
10 f
Short smooth muscles are preferred to those that are long and lanky.