Report:
Test Answer Key
District:
Rowan
Test:
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 3
Description: Unit A Review
Form:
501
1. Serving as FFA reporter or as an active
4. An FFA activity that helps students observe
member of the public relations committee
and determine desirable traits, make and
helps students gain experience that could be
defend decisions, and evaluate equine is
used in equine science organizations
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES01.01)
to: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES01.01)
Grain Production-Placement Proficiency
Feed livestock.
A. Award.
A.
Horse Judging Career Development Event.
Keep financial records.
B.
B.
Program of Activities.
Serve refreshments.
C.
C.
State Convention.
Write news reports.
D.
D.
5. The FFA Career Development event that
2. Serving as FFA treasurer or as an active
helps students develop knowledge and skills
member of the finance committee helps
needed to effectively participate in an equine
students gain experiences that could be used science organization’s business meetings
in equine science organizations
is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES01.01)
to: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES01.01)
Agricultural Mechanics.
Grill steaks.
A.
A.
Dairy Foods.
Keep financial records.
B.
B.
Farm Business Management.
Write minutes of meetings.
C.
C.
Parliamentary Procedure.
Write news articles.
D.
D.
3. Helping develop a chapter Program of
Activities provides students experiences that
could be used in a Quarter horse
Association
to: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES01.01)
6. The FFA activity that recognizes students
who use the BEST management practices to
produce and market horses, keep accurate
financial records and maintain a record of
skills learned and used in their Supervised
Agricultural Experience is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES01.01)
Conduct safety inspections.
A.
Equine Science Proficiency Award.
A.
Keep financial records.
B.
Public Speaking Proficiency Award.
B.
Set goals and develop plans.
C.
Small Animal Care Proficiency Award.
C.
Prepare meals.
D.
Fiber Crop Science Proficiency Award.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 3
7. Which provides the BEST opportunity to 11. Brian is FFA chapter secretary, and he has
develop leadership in equine
served as recorder for the social committee.
students? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES01.01)
What he has learned could be used after
graduation in equine organizations
Attend judging clinic at fair
to: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES01.02)
A.
Count money.
Go on field trip to horse farm
A.
B.
Prepare budgets.
Serve as chapter officer
B.
C.
Preside over meetings.
Watch movie on horse racing
C.
D.
Write minutes of meetings.
D.
8. The part of the equine instructional
program that provides opportunities to
develop leadership, teamwork, citizenship, 12. Michelle wants to further develop her
personal growth and career success is
knowledge and skills by working as a team
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES01.01)
member to evaluate equine both in halter
and performance classes. Which would help
FFA.
her reach her
A.
goal? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES01.02)
Horse knowledge.
B.
Equine Science Proficiency Award
A.
Horse barn.
C.
B.
Supervised Agriculture Experience.
D.
Horse Judging Career Development Event
Parliamentary Procedure Career Development
C. Event
Public Speaking Career Development Event
9. The part of an FFA meeting that is a ritual
D.
to emphasize tradition and beliefs and to
explain the meaning of certain emblems is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES01.02)
13. Which FFA strategy is emphasized by the
U.S. Flag at the reporter’s station and the
Creed.
A.
Gavel.
B.
Opening and closing ceremony.
C.
Unfinished business.
D.
10. Juan is a member of the committee that
developed the income, expense and profit
plans for the horse sale. That experience
could later be used in equine organizations
to: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES01.02)
Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag in the
FFA official opening and closing
ceremony? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES01.02)
Builds character and promotes citizenship,
A. volunteerism and patriotism
Encourages excellence in scholarship
B.
Encourages wise management of resources of
C. the community
Promotes healthy lifestyles
D.
Cook steaks.
A.
Keep financial records.
B.
Write minutes of meetings.
C.
Write news reports.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 3
14. The mission of the FFA through all of its
ceremonies, activities and awards is to make
a positive difference in the lives of students
by developing their potential
for: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES01.02)
18. To conduct business using a formal
organized approach with well-defined rules
from a book called Robert’s Rules of Order,
the group would
use: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES02.01)
Career development event participation.
A.
Consensus.
A.
Having fun and meeting people.
B.
Dictatorship.
B.
Learning to farm.
C.
Premier leadership, personal growth and
D. career success.
15. Which objective of parliamentary law helps
insure that unpopular ideas are not adopted
by the
Fighting.
C.
Parliamentary procedure.
D.
19. If a presiding officer wants to participate in
debate on a motion, he/she
should: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES02.01)
group? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES02.01)
Courtesy is extended to everyone
Call for a counted vote first.
A.
A.
Demand to be the first speaker.
Only one item is addressed at a time
B.
B.
Relinquish the duties of the chair.
Rights of the minority are protected
C.
The majority rules on all questions
Speak before recognizing other
D. members.
C.
D.
16. Which procedure guarantees that more than
one person wants an item of business
brought before the
group? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES02.01)
20. Which important concept of parliamentary
law helps prevent confusion at a business
meeting? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES02.01)
Courtesy is extended to everyone
A.
Appeal the decision of the chair
A.
Only one item is addressed at a time
B.
Call for a division of the house
B.
Rights of the minority are protected
C.
Motion to refer to a committee
C.
The majority rules on all questions
D.
Second the motion
D.
17. Debate or discussion is such an important
part of parliamentary law that stopping
debate on a debatable
motion: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES02.01)
21. Address the presiding officer, receive
recognition to speak, state the motion, wait
for someone to second the motion, discuss
the motion, vote on the motion and
announce the result of the vote are steps
used to receive and dispose of
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES02.02)
Cannot be done.
A.
Main motion.
A.
Can only be done by the president.
B.
Motion to adjourn.
B.
Requires a 2/3 majority vote.
C.
Motion to stop debate.
C.
Requires a unanimous favorable vote.
D.
Motion to suspend the rule.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 3
22. The motion to refer a motion to a committee
should
include: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES02.02)
26. The part of a speech that restates the
major points made in the speech is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES03.01)
Meeting times and places.
A.
Body.
A.
Names of committee members and chairperson.
B.
Conclusion.
B.
Number on committee, how appointed, powers and
C. when to report.
Who appoints committee, where it will meet and
D. names of committee members. Who appoints
committee, where it will meet and names of
committee members.
23. After there has been much discussion on a
motion with no new ideas or information
being presented, the official way to stop the
discussion is
to: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES02.02)
Move to amend the motion.
Hypothesis.
C.
Introduction.
D.
27. The part of a speech used to catch the
attention of the speaker’s audience is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES03.01)
Body.
A.
Introduction.
B.
A.
Outline.
Move the previous question.
C.
B.
Summary.
Say "Question."
C.
Say "Shut up."
D.
24. The LONGEST part of a speech is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES03.01)
D.
28. The part of a speech that is presented
first to the audience is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES03.01)
Hypothesis.
A.
Introduction.
Body.
B.
A.
Summary.
Hypothesis.
C.
B.
Table of contents.
Outline.
D.
C.
Summary.
D.
25. The three parts of an organized prepared
speech
are: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES03.01)
Hypothesis, experiment, and conclusions.
29. The part of a speech that contains the
major information that is presented by
the speaker is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES03.01)
Bibliography.
A.
A.
Body.
B.
Introduction, body, and conclusion.
B.
Conclusion.
C.
Outline, table of contents, and summary.
Introduction.
C.
D.
Thesis, references, and quotes.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 3
30. Which phrase would be used in the body of a
speech about Quarter
horses? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES03.02)
33. What is the MINIMUM education an
equine extension horse specialist
needs? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES04.01)
"Do you know what a Quarter horse is"
A.
"First, I want to review the history of Quarter
B. horses"
"In conclusion, the Quarter horse is a versatile
C. breed"
"Ladies and gentlemen, my topic is ‘Is a Quarter
D. Horse Right for You’"
31. Which phrase would be used in the
introduction of a speech about "The Origin
of Horses in America"? speech about "The
Origin of Horses in
America"? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES03.02)
"First, I want to review the history of horses in
A. America"
"Have you ever wondered where the horses in
B. America came from"
"In summary, most horses in America came from
C. the Spanish"
College degree
A.
Elementary school
B.
High school
C.
Short course
D.
34. The occupation MOST likely found on
the racing circuit is
a: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES04.01)
College professor.
A.
Drug inspector.
B.
Field master.
C.
Trailer designer.
D.
"My references for this speech are from the horse
D. industry website at www.horse.org"
35. The MOST direct contact with horses
iMOST direct contact with horses is
32. Which phrase would be used in the
experienced by a person employed as
conclusion of a speech about horse racing in
a: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES04.01)
America? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES03.02)
Booking agent.
"First, I want to review the history of horse
A.
A. racing in America"
College professor.
"Have you ever wondered where horse racing
B. started in America"
B.
"In summary, horse racing began in America
C. during colonial days"
C.
"Ladies and gentlemen, my topic is ‘Horse
D. Racing-An American Past-time’"
D.
Farrier.
Ringmaster.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 3
36. The job that provides an orderly flow to
horse shows is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES04.01)
Jockey.
40. Mathematics skills are MOST important for
a: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES04.02)
Interviewer seeking employees.
A.
A.
Person cleaning stables.
Ringmaster.
B.
B.
Reporter writing an article on a horse show.
Trailer designer.
C.
Veterinarian.
Veterinarian determining the dosage for
D. medicine.
C.
D.
37. A person wishing to become a veterinarian
should go to college
at: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES04.01)
41. One’s ability to demonstrate understanding,
friendliness, empathy, and adaptability is
MOST affected
by: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES04.02)
Campbell.
A.
Reading level.
A.
East Carolina.
B.
Self-esteem.
B.
North Carolina State.
C.
Speaking ability.
C.
UNC.
D.
Technology skills.
D.
38. Interpersonal skills are needed in the horse 42. Good speaking skills are MOST important
industry so that workers
for a/anMOST important for
may: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES04.02)
a/an: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES04.02)
Function as a team.
A.
Extension Horse Specialist.
A.
Read pesticide labels.
B.
Farrier.
B.
Solve feed formulas.
Horse breeder.
C.
C.
Write accounting reports.
D.
Jockey.
D.
39. A good work ethic is MOST revealed by a 43. Writing skills are MOST important for
worker’s: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES04.02)
a: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES04.02)
Listening.
A.
Farrier.
A.
Reading.
B.
Jockey.
B.
Responsibility.
C.
Reporter.
C.
Writing.
D.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 3
44. The ass is smaller than the horse, has longer
ears, and a short erect mane. He is
commonly called
a: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.01)
Clydesdale.
A.
Donkey.
B.
Midget.
C.
Pony.
D.
Trainer.
Report:
Test Answer Key
District:
Rowan
Test:
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
Description: Unit B Review
Form:
501
1. What Supervised Agricultural Experience
involves planning, implementing, operating
and assuming financial risks in raising
horses? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES05.01)
Analytical
4. An example of a placement Supervised
Agricultural Experience
is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES05.01)
Building a fence for your horses.
A.
A.
Observing a veterinarian at work.
Entrepreneurship
B.
B.
Raising your own geldings.
Exploratory
C.
C.
Working at a boarding stable.
Placement
D.
D.
2. What Supervised Agricultural Experience
uses the scientific process to discover new
knowledge? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES05.01)
Entrepreneurship
5. Which Supervised Agricultural Experience
is observing and assisting a horse trainer so
that the student will gain awareness of
possible
careers? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES05.01)
Analytical
A.
Experimental
B.
Exploratory
C.
Placement
A.
Experimental
B.
Exploratory
C.
Supplementary
D.
D.
3. An example of an analytical Supervised
Agricultural Experience
is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES05.01)
Conducting a scientific experiment.
A.
Making a marketing display.
B.
6. Computerizing the production records for a
horse farm is an example of Supervised
Agricultural
Experience: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES05.01)
Entrepreneurship.
A.
Painting a horse trailer.
C.
Experiments.
B.
Raising show horses.
D.
Improvement activities.
C.
Supplementary activities.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
7. Which Supervised Agricultural Experience
has an entry recorded under the
"Hypothesis"
heading? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES05.02)
Entrepreneurship
A.
Experimental
B.
Exploratory
C.
Placement
D.
11. Something tangible of value that a person
owns is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES06.01)
A liability.
A.
An asset.
B.
Equity.
C.
Net worth.
D.
12. Money or services that a person owes
are: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES06.01)
8. Which Supervised Agricultural Experience
requires a written Training Agreement signed
by the student, parent or guardian, teacher,
and employer or
supervisor? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES05.02)
Assets.
A.
Inventory.
B.
Exploratory
A.
Liabilities.
C.
Improvement
B.
Net worth.
D.
Placement
C.
Supplementary
D.
13. An itemized list of things owned by a
business is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES06.01)
Equity.
9. Which Supervised Agricultural Experience
requires the student to make entries under
the headings of "Type of Enterprise" and
"Efficiency
Factors"? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES05.02)
Analytical
A.
Inventory.
B.
Liabilities.
C.
A.
Net worth.
D.
Entrepreneurship
B.
Placement
C.
14. The loss in value of machinery or buildings
due to age, use or change in market demands
is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES06.01)
Supplementary
D.
10. Total assets minus total liabilities
equal: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES06.01)
Debts.
A.
Debt to equity ratio.
B.
Assets.
A.
Depreciation.
B.
Inventory.
C.
Profit.
D.
Net worth.
C.
Profit.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
15. Current liabilities are debts that
are: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES06.01)
Due this year.
A.
Due in the next two years.
B.
Due in the next seven years.
C.
Past due.
18. If a horse producer’s inventory shows 2 tons
of feed worth $300 per ton, medicine and
supplies worth $2,000 and 30 acres of land
valued at $8,000 per acre, what amount
should be entered for the total value on nondepreciable inventory line of the inventory
page? worth $300 per ton, medicine and
supplies worth $2,000 and 30 acres of land
valued at $8,000 per acre, what amount
should be entered for the total value on nondepreciable inventory line of the inventory
page? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES06.02)
D.
$94,900
16. If a horse farm has total assets of $325,000
and total liabilities of $175,000, which
number should be recorded on the net worth
line of the net worth
statement? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES06.02)
$75,000
A.
$154,300
B.
$219,200
C.
$242,600
A.
$100,000
B.
D.
$150,000
C.
$310,000
D.
17. If a net worth statement shows that a
business has $15,000 cash on hand, $30,000
in a checking account, and land valued at
$600,000, what amount should be entered on
the total assets line of a net worth
statement? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES06.02)
$25,000
A.
$575,000
B.
$600,000
C.
$645,000
D.
Draft
Report:
Test Answer Key
District:
Rowan
Test:
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
Description: Unit C Review
Form:
501
1. Most horses are used today
for: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES07.01)
Draft.
A.
Glue.
B.
Pleasure.
C.
Racing.
D.
5. The number of tractors on farms in the
United States exceeded the number of horses
for the FIRST time
in: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES07.01)
1885.
A.
1915.
B.
1930.
C.
1954.
D.
2. Between 1915 and 1960, there was a major
decline in the horse population in the United
States because of
6. Horses were probably FIRST domesticated
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES07.01)
by the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES07.01)
Americans.
Coming of the machine age.
A.
A.
Chinese.
Increase in rodeos overseas.
B.
B.
Reduction in farmers.
C.
English.
C.
West Nile virus outbreak.
D.
D.
3. How were horses FIRST mainly
used? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES07.01)
Food
A.
Pleasure
B.
Russians.
7. The horse industry’s total financial impact
on the United States Gross Domestic Product
is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES07.02)
$200-210 million dollars.
A.
$600-610 million dollars.
B.
Profit
C.
$10-20 billion dollars.
C.
War
D.
$110-120 billion dollars.
D.
4. Future demand for horses in North Carolina
will be MORE influenced by
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES07.01)
Increase in dog racing.
A.
Opening of specialty restaurants.
B.
Use of horses for recreation.
C.
Use of 4-wheelers for hunting.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
8. What is a direct revenue source in the equine 13. What is an immature male horse LESS than
industry? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES07.02)
3 years of
age? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.01)
Development of feed
Colt
A.
A.
Manufacture of trailers
B.
Filly
Sale of horses
B.
Gelding
C.
Veterinarian fees
C.
Stallion
D.
D.
9. Where are MOST horse shows
found? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES07.02)
Isolated areas
A.
Remote areas
B.
Rural areas
C.
Urban areas
D.
14. What is a female horse LESS than three
years of
age? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.01)
Filly
A.
Gelding
B.
Jack
C.
10. Approximately what percent of the equine
industry raises horses for
"show"? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES07.02)
12
A.
28
B.
53
C.
95
D.
Mare
D.
15. A young, unweaned horse of either sex is
a: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.01)
Donkey.
A.
Foal.
B.
Jack.
C.
Mare.
11. What segment of the equine industry is
D.
MOST affected by pair-mutual
waging? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES07.02) 16. What is a mature male horse or pony usually
kept only for breeding
Draft horses
purposes? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.01)
A.
Colt
Mules
A.
B.
Foal
Race horses
B.
C.
Gelding
Shetland ponies
C.
D.
Stallion
12. Which industry employs the MOST
D.
people? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES07.02)
17. To qualify as a pony, an equine must
Horse
measure less
A.
than: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.01)
Radio and television broadcasting
4 hands at the croup.
B.
A.
Railroad
C.
10 hands at the nose.
B.
Tobacco product manufacturing
D.
11 hands at the ears.
C.
14 hands at the withers.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
18. The ass is smaller than the horse, has longer 22. What is a white marking in the forehead of
ears, and a short erect mane. He is
commonly called
a: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.01)
Clydesdale.
A.
Donkey.
B.
Midget.
C.
Pony.
D.
19. The resulting offspring when a jackass is
crossed with a mare is
a: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.01)
Quarterhorse.
A.
Mule.
B.
Pony.
C.
Thoroughbred.
D.
equine? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.02)
Bay
A.
Pastern
B.
Star
C.
Stocking
D.
23. What is the black coloration from the knees
and hocks down, or at the tips of the
ears? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.02)
Pasterns
A.
Points
B.
Socks
C.
Stars
D.
24. A breed of horse used for racing that was
developed in England as a running horse is
20. A color variation of horses with a mixture of
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.03)
white and colored hairs
Arabian.
is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.02)
A.
Black.
Pinto.
A.
B.
Buckskin.
Quarter horse.
B.
C.
Roan.
Thoroughbred.
C.
D.
Sorrell.
D.
25. Which breed of pony reaches only 46"at the
withers and is known for its small
21. A horse with a body color ranging from tan
size? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.03)
to brown but always with a black mane, tail
Belgian
and usually black points is
A.
a: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.02)
Clydesdale
Bay.
B.
A.
Gray.
B.
Quarter horse
C.
Shetland
Paint.
D.
C.
Sorrell.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
26. Which is the LARGEST of the draft breeds 30. A breed of equine that has influenced
and known for its very gentle and quite
trotters all over the world is
nature? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.03)
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.03)
American paint
A.
Belgian.
A.
Appaloosa
B.
Pony of the Americas.
B.
Quarter horse.
Belgian
C.
C.
Welsh.
Pinto
D.
D.
27. Which extremely popular breed of light
31. Warmbloods is a class of horse breeds used
horse is considered by many to be the most
for "dressage events" which originated by
versatile
crossing light horses
breed? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.03)
and: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.03)
Appaloosa
A.
Draft horses.
A.
Quarter horse
B.
Mules.
B.
Thoroughbred
C.
Ponies.
C.
Welsh
D.
Race horses.
D.
28. A spotted or two-tone breed of horse that
has risen sharply in popularity as a stock,
pleasure and show horse is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.03)
American paint.
32. One of the newest breeds of equine
originating in the United States and bearing
Appaloosa markings is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.03)
Arabian.
A.
A.
American paint.
Arabian.
B.
B.
Belgian.
Shetland.
C.
C.
Pony of the Americas.
Thoroughbred.
D.
D.
29. Which is a medium size draft breed that has 33.
heavy feathering around each foot just above
the
hooves? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.03)
Which light horse breed adapted
particularly for desert conditions is noted for
its dish
face? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.03)
Belgian
A.
Arabian
A.
Clydesdale
B.
Clydesdale
B.
Percheron
C.
Quarter horse
C.
Suffolk
D.
Thoroughbred
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
34. Which breed is a warmblood
breed? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.03)
39. A breed of pony used for harness racing is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.03)
American Paint
A.
American paint.
A.
American Saddlebred
B.
Palomino.
B.
Pinto.
Hanoverian
C.
C.
Shetland.
Palomino
D.
D.
35. A breed of horse developed and used
primarily for harness racing is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.03)
40. The breed of horse known as the "true show
horse" is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.03)
American Saddlebred.
A.
American Saddlebred.
A.
Clydesdale.
B.
Belgian.
B.
Morgan.
C.
Pony of the Americas.
C.
Shetland.
Standardbred.
D.
D.
36. Which breed is named after its coat
color? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.03)
Belgian
A.
Morgan
B.
Palomino
C.
Standardbred
D.
41. What is the MAJOR advantage of a paddock
and shelter over a
stall? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES09.01)
Bedding is provided
A.
Cheaper to maintain
B.
Horses keep cleaner
C.
Weather is not a problem
D.
37. A breed of extremely gentle draft horses
originally from France is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.03)
Appaloosa.
A.
Morgan.
B.
42. A horse that can be bought with a low initial
investment because it is not registered with a
specific breed register is
a: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES09.01)
Breeding mare.
A.
Breeding stallion.
Percheron.
B.
C.
Grade horse.
Saddlebred.
C.
D.
Race horse.
38. A breed of horses developed by the Nez
Perce Indians is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES08.03)
Appaloosa.
A.
Morgan.
B.
Standardbred.
C.
Thoroughbred.
D.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
43. In order to keep a horse’s feet in good
47. Which is MOST likely to influence a person
condition, a farrier must trim the horse’s
to get into an equine
feet and replace shoes at least
business? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES09.02)
every: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES09.01)
Failure to make enough money on hogs
6-8 weeks.
A.
A.
Horses are cheaper to buy than cows
8-9 months.
B.
B.
Horses require very little management
1-2 years.
C.
C.
They already own horses as a hobby
3-4 years.
D.
D.
44. The cost for bedding increases when
horses are confined to
a: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES09.01)
48. How does the Internal Revenue Service tell
the difference in horses kept for a hobby and
horses kept for a
business? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES09.02)
Farm.
If all horses kept for the activity are of the same
A. breed, it is considered a business
Paddock.
If more than one horse has been purchased over
B. the last five years, the activity is considered a
business
A.
B.
Pasture.
C.
Stall.
D.
If the horse activity is operated in a businesslike
C. manner with a profit motive it is considered a
business
If there is more than one horse being kept, the
D. activity is considered a business
45. Which has the MOST impact on the
purchase amount you have to pay for a
horse? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES09.01) 49. What evidence is needed to prove the "profit
motive" of an equine
Amount of bedding required
enterprise? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES09.02)
A.
Accurate records of all receipts and
Cost of rye and pasture
A. disbursements
B.
Hours horses stayed on pasture and in stall
Size of the paddock the horse was
B.
C. raised in
Kind of feed purchased and date it was fed
Training the horse has received
C.
D.
Registration records for each horse
D.
46. One indication that too many horses are
being kept at a boarding stable
is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES09.01)
Clean, fresh water supplied in several
A. troughs.
Evidence of overcrowding on
B. pastures.
Several stalls in one barn.
C.
Stalls with lots of clean bedding.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
50. Which is a MAJOR step in operating a
successful equine
business? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES09.02)
54. Which equine enterprise is MOST
responsible for managing and maintaining
the horses of owners and investors for a
monthly
Create another "sideline" farming activity to
fee? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES09.03)
A. help pay bills
Boarding stable
Know what the market is for your horse
A.
B. activity
Breeding farm
Make all plans on the spur of the moment
B.
C.
Dude ranch
Use only inbreeding to preserve the lineage
C.
D. MAJOR step in operating a successful equine
business?
Stud service
D.
51. A MAJOR reason a plan is needed prior to
going into an equine business is
55. What is the purpose of the breeding
it: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES09.02)
farm? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES09.03)
Eliminates the need for estimation.
A.
Lease horse for riding
A.
Forces owner to spell out objectives.
B.
Maintain horses for owners
B.
Helps make "piecemeal" decisions.
C.
Produce yearlings for sale
C.
Keeps from looking ahead.
D.
Train horses for show
D.
52. Accurate records used in an equine business
will: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES09.02)
Cost more than it is worth.
A.
Encourage an IRS audit.
56. Mike believes the sole proprietorship is the
BEST form of doing business on his horse
farm because the farm
is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES09.03)
Jointly owned by two people.
B.
A.
Increase the need for bank loans.
Owned by one person.
C.
B.
Keep taxes to a minimum.
Owned by a family.
D.
C.
53. A MAJOR factor affecting the demand for
equine enterprises is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES09.03)
Availability of teaching resources.
A.
Run by a board of directors.
D.
57. What is a MAJOR advantage of
incorporating an equine
business? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES09.03)
Breed association literature being used.
B.
Fewer state laws affect corporations than
A. other types of businesses
Other farming enterprises available.
C.
It cost to do business in a corporate form
B.
Use of horses in today’s society.
D.
One person has sole responsibility for the
C. cooperation
There is limited liability for businesses
D. that are incorporated
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
58. In addition to grooming and feeding, the
sales agency
provides: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES09.03)
Advanced training for established show horses.
A.
Basic training for yearlings and weanlings.
B.
Breeding services for geldings and mares.
C.
Stud service for colts and foals.
D.
Report:
Test Answer Key
District:
Rowan
Test:
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
Description: Unit D Review--Safety
Form:
501
1. Horses adjust their range of vision
by: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES10.01)
Blinking their eyes.
A.
Lowering or raising their head.
B.
Moving their head to the right or left.
C.
Twitching their ears.
4. The horse’s sense of smell is MOST
important
when: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES10.01)
A mare is accepting a foal for the first
A. time.
A rider wants the horse to respond to
B. commands.
Riding through streams and creeks on a
C. trial ride.
The horse becomes sweaty after a long
D. ride.
D.
2. A horse, which is not turning its head, has a
field of vision that
is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES10.01)
5. The horse has a very good sense of hearing
that: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES10.01)
Excellent for objects immediately behind the
A. hindquarter.
Allows them to hear sounds a human
A. cannot hear.
Good for objects almost all the way around its
B. body.
Blocks out loud, high frequency sounds
B. and noises.
Outstanding for objects within 4 feet of its
C. head.
Is muffled by the inside dimensions of
C. the ear.
Restricted to objects right in front of its feet.
D.
3. What is the MOST important sense horses
use to respond to cues from a
rider? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES10.01)
Is protected against sensitive sounds by
D. the ears.
6. Which of the horse’s senses makes it respond
to leg cues from the
rider? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES10.01)
Sight
A.
Hearing
A.
Smell
B.
Smell
B.
Sound
Touch
C.
C.
Touch MOST important sense horses use to
D. respond to cues from a rider?
Vision
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
7. Which is the MOST likely response a horse
will give to a rider spurring the sensitive
area of the
flank? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES10.01)
11. Horses have a very good memory; however,
they rank very low on intelligence test
because
they: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES10.02)
Are too stubborn to learn.
Bucking
A.
A.
Coughing
B.
Ear twitching
C.
Can not learn commands.
B.
Do not have enough curiosity.
C.
Lack the ability to reason.
Eye blinking
D.
D.
8. What is the MAJOR reason a colt is allowed
to smell a saddle when being saddled for the
first few
times? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES10.01)
The smell of leather calms the colt
A.
The smell of other horses on the saddle
B. calms the colt
The smell of the saddle excites the colt
C.
12. Training is important for horses because
they: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES10.02)
Can not develop habits.
A.
Develop the ability to reason through
B. training.
Never forget training whether bad or good.
C.
Stay in physical shape only when trained.
D.
The smell of the saddle keeps the colt from
D. bucking
13. A horse develops the ability to open a gate
by: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES10.02)
9. When riding a horse over rough terrain and
Observing a trainer open the gate.
around obstacles, the rider
A.
should: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES10.01)
Planning the steps needed for opening a
Cover the horse’s head with a blanket.
B. gate.
A.
Give the horse free reign.
B.
Kick the horse in the flank.
Remembering the activity that opened the
C. gate previously.
Thinking about the step process needed.
C.
D.
Yell out commands with a loud voice.
14. Horses do not logically determine tasks, but
they do: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES10.02)
D.
Forget unimportant things they have been
A. taught.
10. What is the only animal with BETTER
memory than
horses? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES10.02)
Reason through the steps required for a
B. task.
Cats
A.
Remember each cue they have been taught.
Dogs
C.
B.
Try real hard to figure things out.
Elephants
D.
C.
Monkeys BETTER memory than horses?
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
15. Horses learn quite well and compensate
for their lack of ability to reason
with: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES10.02)
20. By observing warning signs that the horse
gives off, a handler
can: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES11.01)
Excellent memory.
Determine the correct feed conversion ratio for
A. that breed.
Physical strength.
Encourage other horses to respond to the
B. warning signs.
Playful acts.
Record a progeny record for the horse’s dam
C. and sire.
Strong desire.
Take action to prevent danger to the horse or
D. handler.
A.
B.
C.
D.
16. One feature that BEST indicates a horse’s 21. A horse with dilated nostrils and ears
emotions is
thrown to the side is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES11.01)
really: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES11.01)
Color of pasterns.
A.
Afraid.
A.
Length of tongue.
B.
Angry.
B.
Number of teeth.
C.
Curious.
C.
Position of ears.
Interested.
D.
D.
17. By observing the ears, eyes, nose and
mouth of a horse, the handler
can: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES11.01)
Calculate the grain consumed in a
A. day.
22. The BEST way to help a frightened horse
calm down is
to: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES11.02)
Make slow and deliberate action around the
A. horse.
Identify the presence of smegma.
B.
Run quickly to the front of the horse.
B.
Predict the emotional state of the
C. horse.
Tell the number of saddle sores
D. present.
18. Which sign indicates a horse is very
interested in what they
see? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES11.01)
Eyes closed and ears pinned back
A.
Eyes closed and ears thrown to the
B. sides
Wave ones hands rigorously in the horse’s face.
C.
Yell at the horse in a loud voice.
D.
23. To maintain a position of control and safety
the handler should approach a horse at
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES11.02)
Head.
A.
Hip.
B.
Left shoulder.
Eyes open and ears pinned back
C.
C.
Right shoulder.
Eyes open and ears pointing forward
D.
D.
19. Ears pinned back is often a sign the horse
is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES11.01)
Afraid.
A.
Angry.
B.
Curious.
C.
Suspicious.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
24. When removing a halter, a handler can
BEST guard against the horse bolting
28. While visiting a barn, Benjie walks up on a
mare and newborn foal. Immediately the
by: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES11.02)
Blindfolding the horse with a dark cloth.
A.
Standing the horse facing an open gate.
B.
Standing the horse facing a wall or fence.
C.
Striking the horse on the muzzle with the
D. palm.
25. A handler should AVOID chasing a horse
when trying to catch them because
it: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES11.02)
Is impossible to catch a fast horse.
A.
Reinforces a horse’s natural desire to
B. escape.
Results in the horse becoming "saddle
C. shy".
Takes too much of the handler’s energy.
horses pin their ears back. Benjie realizes
the horses
are: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES11.03)
Anxious to see him.
A.
In a coma.
B.
Irritated at his presence.
C.
Surprised by his arrival.
D.
29. When the American Paint approaches Scott
with eyes wide open and ears pointing
forward, he immediately knows the horse is
showing signs
of: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES11.03)
Fear.
A.
Frustration.
B.
D.
Interest.
26. An insecure horse is MOST often caused
by: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES11.02)
A handler or rider that lacks confidence.
A.
A worn bridle and saddle.
B.
Oats and hay in the daily ration.
C.
Too many trips around the riding ring.
D.
C.
Pain.
D.
30. The sudden movement to the side of the
Quarter horse gelding causes the horse to
tighten his muscles. Seth notices as the horse
turns its head that its nostrils are also
dilated. Seth needs to be ready for the
gelding to bolt because it is showing signs
of: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES11.03)
Extreme fright.
A.
27. The BEST procedure for a handler to follow
when working in close contact with horses is
to: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES11.02)
Avoid sudden movements that the horse
A. may misinterpret.
Speak loudly and forcefully to maintain
Great interest.
B.
Sustained hunger.
C.
Intense pain.
B. control.
Use lots of waving and whistling to get
C. attention.
Work quickly with lots of movement and
D. energy.
D.
Report:
Test Answer Key
District:
Rowan
Test:
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
Description: Unit E Review--Anatomy
Form:
501
1. The barrel of the horse is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES12.01)
Central region from the back to the
A. abdomen.
Fleshy side region between the ribs and
B. hip.
Long hair on top of the neck.
C.
Top part of the head between the horse’s
D. ears.
2. What is the fleshy side of a horse between
the ribs and the
hip? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES12.01)
Coronet
A.
Fetlock
B.
Flank
C.
Forelock
D.
4. The height of a horse is determined by
measuring from the ground to the withers
which is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES12.01)
Highest part of the back located at the base of
A. the neck.
Level part of the croup just above the thigh.
B.
Tip of ears when held in an erect position.
C.
Top of the poll when the forelock is pulled
D. back.
5. Which is the knee-like joint above the hock
in the hind leg of a
horse? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES12.01)
Fetlock
A.
Forelock
B.
Poll
C.
Stifle
3. The horse’s heart girth or "girth" is the
measurement of
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES12.01)
Area between the stifle and rump.
A.
Circumference of the chest.
B.
Circumference of the loin.
D.
6. Which is the part of the leg between the
coronary band of the hoof and the fetlock
joint? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES12.01)
Forelock
A.
Hock
B.
C.
Pastern
Radius of the pastern.
C.
D.
Stifle
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
7. The shoulder of the horse is the
area: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES12.01)
11. John learns in his agriculture class that a
stifled horse may require surgery. John
knows the stifle joint is in the
Around the chest just behind the withers and
horse’s: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES12.02)
A. in front of the back.
Hind leg above the hock.
Between the poll and the withers excluding
A.
B. the mane.
Neck above the withers.
Extending to the base of the neck and
B.
C. connecting the forelimbs to the body.
Pastern above the hoof.
Reaching from the stifle through the thigh
C.
D. and connecting the rump.
Shoulder above the forelimb.
D.
8. The forelock of the horse is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES12.01)
12. Meredith is buying a Thoroughbred for her
Large joint half way up the hind leg.
breeding farm. Meredith inspects the top
A.
line of the horse for good conformation.
What part is she looking
Lock of hair falling over the face.
at? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES12.02)
B.
Back and loin from the withers to the
Long hair on top of the neck.
A. croup
C.
Coronet and fetlock from the cannon to
Top part of the head between the ears.
B. the pastern
D.
9. When a horseman talks about the
hindquarter, he/she is referring to the area
of the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES12.01)
Belly.
A.
Face.
B.
Hip.
Hock and thigh from the stifle to the
C. rump
Mane and poll from the withers to the
D. muzzle
13. Lindsay is getting the forelock and fetlock
confused. Robbie explains the fetlock is the
joint connecting the cannon and pastern and
the forelock is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES12.02)
C.
Area between the nostrils on the muzzle.
Shoulder.
D.
A.
Large joint half way up the hind leg.
10. When a horseman refers to the topline of a
horse, he/she is referring to the area of the
back and loin from
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES12.01)
B.
Lock of hair falling forward over the
C. face.
Top part of the head between the ears.
Forelock to the muzzle.
D.
A.
Mane to the poll.
14. A horse has approximately how many bones
in its skeletal
system? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES13.01)
B.
Rump to the withers.
C.
110
A.
Stifle to the withers.
150
D.
B.
210
C.
370
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
15. How many pair of ribs are found in the
skeletal system of a
horse? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES13.01)
20. Which part of the horse’s skeletal system
provides cavities for the
eyes? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES13.02)
6
A.
Muzzle
A.
Poll
18
B.
B.
Skull
24
C.
C.
30
D.
Sternum
D.
16. Where are the bones and skeletal system of 21. The approximate percent of a horse’s weight
the thoracic limbs
carried on the front legs
found? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES13.01)
is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES13.02)
Eye socket
A.
10.
A.
20.
Front legs
B.
B.
Loin area
C.
40.
C.
Stifle region
D.
60.
D.
17. Where are the bones and skeletal system of 22. A long, smooth, flat neck muscle is MOST
the pelvic limbs
desirable because it
found? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES13.01)
insures: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES13.02)
Nasal canal
A.
All internal organs are protected during
A. running.
Neck
B.
Ease and freedom of movement of the forelegs.
B.
Hind Legs
C.
Hind legs are aligned with the front legs.
C.
Skull
D.
The head is balanced with the rump.
D.
18. The canoe shaped breastbone made up of
seven fused segments is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES13.01)
Poll.
A.
23. Long and well-sprung ribs are needed
to: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES13.02)
Decrease the weight of the horse during
A. sleeping.
Increase the length of the horse’s stride.
Skull.
B.
Sternum.
Provide protection and space for vital internal
C. organs.
B.
C.
Stifle.
D.
19. What is a MAJOR function of the equine
skeletal
system? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES13.01)
Converts oxygen to carbon dioxide
A.
Forms saliva for food breakdown
B.
Protects internal organs from injury
C.
Transports blood through the body
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
Serve as a birth canal for developing foals.
D.
24. A stifled horse requires surgery
to: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES13.02)
29. Most of the thoracic cavity is filled with
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES14.01)
Clear a blockage in the intestine.
A.
Heart.
A.
Free a joint that is stuck.
B.
Lungs.
B.
Open an air passage to the lungs.
C.
Stomach.
C.
Remove grain stuck in the throat.
D.
Teeth.
D.
25. Swayback or a sagging back is MOST often 30. Major organs of both the circulatory and
associated
respiratory systems are found in
with: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES13.02)
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES14.01)
A long, smooth, and flat neck muscle.
A.
Abdominal cavity.
A.
Good muscling in the back and loin.
B.
Pelvic cavity.
B.
Heavy muscling in the rump and thigh.
C.
Sinus cavity.
C.
Weak muscling in the back and loin.
D.
Thoracic cavity.
D.
26. The MOST important and complex joint in 31. What organ separates the abdominal and
the horse is
thoracic
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES13.02)
cavities? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES14.01)
Fetlock.
A.
Diaphragm
A.
Hock.
B.
Liver
B.
Pastern.
C.
Spleen
C.
Stifle.
D.
Stomach
D.
27. The area between the neck and abdomen is 32. The reproductive organs are found in
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES14.01)
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES14.01)
Eye cavity.
A.
Abdominal cavity.
A.
Pelvic cavity.
B.
Pelvic cavity.
B.
Sinus cavity.
C.
Sinus cavity.
C.
Thoracic cavity.
D.
Thoracic cavity.
D.
28. The abdominal cavity extends from just
behind the thoracic cavity to
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES14.01)
33. The organ responsible for pumping blood
throughout the horse’s body is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES14.02)
Hoof cavity.
A.
Brain.
A.
Mouth cavity.
B.
Diaphragm.
B.
Pelvic cavity.
C.
Heart.
C.
Sinus cavity.
D.
Liver.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
34. What organ is responsible for the exchange 38. The organ that serves as the exit part of the
of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the
intestine for solid waste is
blood and the
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES14.02)
air? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES14.02)
Cecum.
Large intestine
A.
A.
Liver.
Lungs
B.
B.
Pharynx.
Rectum
C.
C.
Rectum.
Stomach
D.
D.
39. What digestive system organ works BEST to
35. The large organ of the abdominal cavity that
break down and use
removes many poisons in addition to storing
grain? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES15.01)
nutrients is
Pharynx
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES14.02)
A.
Liver.
Rectum
A.
B.
Ovary.
Spleen
B.
C.
Pharynx.
Stomach
C.
D.
Stomach.
D.
36. What organ removes wastes and conserves
fluids? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES14.02)
40. Which equine digestive system organ works
with the colon and is MOST suited for
breaking down and using
roughage? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES15.01)
Bladder
Eye
A.
A.
Cecum
Kidneys
B.
B.
Esophagus
Lungs
C.
C.
Kidneys
Testicles
D.
D.
37. What organ of the gastrointestinal tract
functions in the digestion and utilization of
food? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES14.02)
41. The technical term for the horse’s total
digestive system is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES15.01)
Alimentary canal.
Heart
A.
A.
Birth canal.
Lungs
B.
B.
Eustachian tube.
Rectum
C.
C.
Defecation ring.
Stomach
D.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
42. Which digestive action includes chewing, 46. Foodstuff is guided from the horse’s mouth
swallowing, and elimination of
down the esophagus by
waste? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES15.01)
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES15.02)
Absorptive.
A.
Crop.
A.
Chemical.
B.
Gizzard.
B.
Mechanical.
C.
Pharynx.
C.
Secretory.
D.
Rectum.
D.
43. Food stuff that is broken down into water 47. Which occurs MOST in the horse’s
soluble forms can be easily absorbed
stomach? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES15.02)
through the mucous membrane of
Bacterial action digest foodstuff.
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES15.01)
A.
Heart.
Gastric juices break down fat and protein.
A.
B.
Intestinal tract.
Large amounts of foodstuff are stored.
B.
C.
Lungs.
Nutrients are absorbed by the mucous
C.
D. membrane.
Reproductive tract.
D.
48. MOST absorption of protein and soluble
carbohydrates is a result
44. What is the breaking down of foodstuffs
of: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES15.02)
into their component nutrients to be used
Bacteria action in the stomach.
by the
A.
body? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES15.01)
Enzyme action in the small intestine.
Absorption
B.
A.
Muscular contraction in the esophagus.
Defecation
C.
B.
Water absorption in the cecum.
Digestion
D.
C.
Excretion
D.
45. In order to wet foodstuff and begin
digestion, the mature horse secretes about
how many gallons of saliva per
day? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES15.02)
2
49. Bacteria play a MAJOR role in the large
intestine
to: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES15.02)
Build up acid for tartar control on the teeth.
A.
Digest cellulose and produce amino acids for
B. protein synthesis.
A.
Produce enzymes and digest wet foodstuff.
5
C.
B.
Return foodstuff to the stomach for storage.
10
C.
15
D.
D.
50. Food and water are forced through the
esophagus
by: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES15.02)
Gravitational pull on food particles.
A.
Large volumes of gas creating suction.
B.
Progressive waves of muscular contractions.
C.
Thousands of bacteria breaking down the food.
D.
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Test:
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
Description: Unit F Review--Maintenace
Form:
501
1. Grooming horses only when they are ridden 4. Which is MOST beneficial for maintaining a
is MOST likely practiced by owners involved
horse’s muscle
in: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES16.01)
tone? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES16.01)
Dressage.
A.
Adding molasses to the feedstuff
A.
Hunting.
B.
Allowing the horse time to lay down
B.
Pleasure.
C.
Brisk brushing during grooming
C.
Race.
D.
Keeping the horse in a stall
D.
2. When grooming is practiced only each time a 5. Grooms are better able to get out of the way
horse is ridden, the result is MOST
of a kick if
often: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES16.01)
they: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES16.02)
A relaxed horse with no fear of people.
A.
Brush the horse from the tail toward the head.
A.
Hair getting on the saddle and stirrups.
B.
Hold the horse’s tail and ears tightly.
B.
Natural skin oil soaking the horse’s coat.
C.
Keep one hand on the horse’s hip or shoulder.
C.
The horse not getting groomed enough.
D.
Yell at the horse every time it flinches.
D.
3. The IDEAL practice for most horses is to
groom
them: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES16.01)
Daily.
6. Many grooms start the grooming procedure
at the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES16.02)
Hooves.
A.
A.
Mane.
Once weekly.
B.
B.
Tail.
Every other month.
C.
C.
Teeth.
Three times a year.
D.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
7. Hard rubber is a MORE desirable material
for a curry comb than metal because metal
may: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES16.02)
Cause iron deficiency in horses.
A.
Be more irritating to the horse’s skin.
B.
Rust and fall apart.
C.
Not remove mud.
D.
11. Tabitha notices Drew using a circular
motion as he brushes the Belgian mare. She
concludes Drew is removing mud and
loosening matted hair with
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES16.03)
Back scraper.
A.
Curry comb.
B.
Dandy brush.
C.
Soft brush.
8. The stiff or dandy brush is used after
currying MAINLY
to: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES16.02)
Break down wax build up in the horse’s
A. ears.
Lift dust and clean down to the skin.
D.
12. Jonathan explains to Jessica that the "dandy
brush" is used after currying to clean down
to the horse’s skin. Jonathan tells Jessica the
BEST way to use the brush is
with: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES16.03)
B.
A circular motion similar to when currying.
Paint the pasterns on quarter horses.
C.
Remove rocks when "picking" the
D. hooves.
A.
Gentle strokes in the opposite direction of
B. hair growth.
Long, even strokes diagonal to hair growth.
C.
9. Aaron is preparing to shoe his Morgan
Short, hard strokes in the same direction as
gelding. As Aaron lifts the Morgan’s hind
D. the hair growth.
foot, he protects himself against kicking by
placing his near side hand on the
Morgan’s: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES16.03) 13. Justin finishes removing mud from the
Standardbred filly with the curry comb. He
Hip.
precedes to clean the hair down to the skin
A.
with the "dandy"
or: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES16.03)
Nose.
Curry comb.
B.
A.
Muzzle.
C.
Soft brush.
Pastern.
B.
D.
Stiff brush.
10. Belinda is cleaning the foot on her Pinto
mare with a hoof pick. She avoids injury to
the horse by inserting the
pick: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES16.03)
C.
Sweat scraper.
D.
At the heel and pulling toward the toe.
A.
At the toe and pushing toward the heel.
B.
Under the frog and through the coronet.
C.
Until the horse flinches.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
14. David looks on as Austin grooms the
Saddlebred colt. David observes that after
using the "dandy brush" Austin uses the
"soft brush"
to: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES16.03)
Clean the horse’s teeth.
A.
Remove dust particles pulled to the surface.
B.
18. Most horses are bathed a few days prior to a
show so that their skin
coat: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES17.01)
Can dry off before the show starts.
A.
Does not smell like soap during the show.
B.
Has time to get slightly dirty.
C.
Stain the horse’s hooves with black dye.
C.
Untangle hair in the mane and tail.
D.
15. Josh saves time when grooming his horses in
several ways. He quickly cleans the "dandy
brush"
by: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES16.03)
Has time to regain its natural gloss.
D.
19. What is MOST likely the sign that a horse is
being bathed too
often? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES17.01)
Dry skin and a dull coat
A.
Laid back ears and a shiny coat
Pulling hair from the brush with his hands.
B.
A.
Lots of dust particles in the horse’s hair
Soaking in alcohol over night.
C.
B.
Striking it against the curry comb.
Natural oil on the skin coats
C.
Wiping it with a kerosene soaked rag.
D.
16. Kendal enjoys the shine on his Morgan’s
coat that comes from bringing the natural
oils from the skin. The tool he MOST uses to
give the shine is
a: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES16.03)
Curry comb.
D.
20. It is important to keep soap and water away
from which
area? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES17.01)
Around the tail
A.
Inside the horse’s ears
B.
A.
Dandy brush.
B.
Inside the horse’s mouth
C.
The hooves and pasterns
Grooming cloth.
D.
C.
Sweat scraper.
D.
17. Kerry is showing an American Saddlebred
gelding. He shortens and thins the horse’s
mane for the show with
a: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES16.03)
Curry comb.
A.
Dandy brush.
B.
Grooming cloth.
21. What is BEST used when bathing a horse to
prevent frightening the
animal? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES17.01)
Pressure nozzle
A.
Sponge
B.
Squeegee
C.
Water hose
D.
C.
Pulling comb.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
22. What should be the MINIMUM outside
temperature when bathing a
horse? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES17.01)
30º F
26. What is the BEST method to prevent a horse
from cooling down to fast after they perform
activities during cool
weather? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES17.02)
Blanket the horse
A.
40º F
A.
B.
Bridle the horse
50º F
B.
Leave the saddle on
C.
60º F
D.
C.
Spray with a water hose
D.
23. Because of the combining of smegma and
dust, the male horse’s sheath needs cleaning
a MINIMUM
of: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES17.01)
Four times a year.
27. An advantage of blanketing show horses
is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES17.02)
Coat color is bleached.
A.
A.
It helps keep the horse clean.
Once a day.
B.
Once a week.
It helps the horse gain weight before a
C. show.
B.
C.
Vitamins are absorbed more easily.
Two times a month.
D.
D.
28. What has the MOST impact on the blanket
weight used on a
24. Which is MOST true of horses raised in
horse? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES17.02)
confinement? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES17.02)
Coat color
Coat grows faster than horses raised outside
A.
A.
Size of the horse
Develop a heavy winter coat
B.
B.
Do not need blankets in cold weather
C.
Weather conditions
C.
Need blankets during cold weather
D.
Weight of the horse
D.
25. Show horses are often blanketed in the
summer
because: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES17.02)
A lower body temperature is needed for the
A. horse.
The sun will bleach their hair coat.
29. What MOST indicates a "poorly fitting"
blanket? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES17.02)
Hair rubbed off in the shoulder region
A.
Mucous discharge from the nostrils
B.
B.
Pink, enlarged pupils with watery eyes
They can be fooled in to developing a winter
C. coat.
They catch cold real easy.
D.
C.
Noticeable limp in the pasterns
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
30. Matt is getting his American Paint mare
ready for a show. After bathing the mare,
Matt uses a sweat scraper
to: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES17.03)
34. Cory notices his mare has hair rub spots on
the shoulders, withers, chest and top of the
tail. The MOST likely reason is
a/an: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES17.03)
Add polish to the hair coat.
A.
Abundance of vitamins.
A.
Excess of sunshine.
Help the horse dry faster.
B.
B.
Kill lice in the hair coat.
C.
Lack of shampoo when bathing.
C.
Poorly fitting blanket.
Prevent the horse from perspiring.
D.
D.
31. Horace is getting his American Saddlebred
filly ready for showing in the spring. He uses
stall lights, and blankets the filly
to: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES17.03)
Build up her resistance to heat.
35. Wesley is bathing his Thoroughbred colt. He
keeps washing and rinsing until
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES17.03)
Colt gets mad and rears up.
A.
A.
Colt gets use to the water.
Encourage early shedding of her winter
B. coat.
B.
Help her sweat away extra pounds.
C.
Soapsuds stay white.
C.
Soapsuds turn gray.
Keep her from loosing her winter coat.
D.
32. Stan is washing his Quarter horse mare. He
should start shampooing the mare behind
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES17.03)
Ears and work to the tail.
A.
Fore leg and wash to the hind leg.
B.
Neck and work to the rump.
C.
Nostrils and work to the poll.
D.
33. Kevin is blanketing his show horse for the
first time and asks Heather for advice on
D.
blanket weight. Heather suggests the blanket
weight should be heavy enough to keep the
horse warm, but light enough
to: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES17.03)
Allow the horse to sweat.
A.
Be comfortable on the horse’s back.
B.
Help the horse stay cool.
C.
Prevent the horse from sweating.
D.
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Test:
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
Description: Unit G Review--Selection
Form:
501
1. One of the MOST important factors to
consider when selecting a horse is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES18.01)
Color of the horse’s sire and dam.
4. Which horse MOST often has a nervous
disposition? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES18.01)
Dressage horse
A.
A.
Pleasure horse
Eye color of brothers and sisters.
B.
B.
Length of tail and mane.
C.
Purpose for which the horse will be used.
D.
2. When considering the size of pleasure horse
to purchase, one should remember a horse
should carry no more than what percent of
its body
weight? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES18.01)
10
A.
20
B.
30
C.
40
D.
3. How does the age of the horse relate to the
experience of the
rider? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES18.01)
Older horses should be used by inexperienced
A. riders
Older horses should be used by more
Race horse
C.
Trail horse
D.
5. What is the BEST time to find average
horses for a good
price? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES18.01)
Early Spring
A.
Early Summer
B.
Late fall
C.
Late winter
D.
6. Which pleasure horse is expected to vary
MOST in purchase
price? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES18.01)
Average
A.
Below average
B.
Culled
B. experienced riders
The age of the horse is not related to the
C. riders’ experience
C.
Outstanding
D.
The age of the horse should be the same as the
D. experience of riders
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
7. The balanced arrangement of muscle, tone,
and other body tissues refer to a
horse’s: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES18.02)
Blemish.
11. Good horse conformation includes
a: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES18.02)
Bright colored hair coat with white
A. socks.
A.
Pair of long ears that lean back.
Conformation.
B.
B.
Short neck and thick throatlatch.
Defect.
C.
C.
Smooth blending of head and neck.
Unsoundness.
D.
D.
8. Good horse conformation includes
a: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES18.02)
12. When viewed from the side, a well-balanced
horse will be equal in the shoulder, hip,
and: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES18.02)
Bright hair color with four white socks.
A.
Back.
A.
Round shaped head with long ears that lean
B. back.
Chest.
B.
Short neck and thick throatlatch.
C.
C.
Triangular shaped head with short, well set
D. ears.
9. The MOST important factor affecting
balancMOST important factor affecting
balance
is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES18.02)
Coat color.
A.
Leg length.
B.
Slope of shoulder.
C.
Head.
Rump.
D.
13. A horse’s ability to perform is NOT affected,
but its value is hurt
by: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES18.03)
Blemishes.
A.
Heaves.
B.
Stifled founder.
C.
Width of withers.
Unsoundness.
D.
D.
10. Structural correctness is observed by
examining the
horses: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES18.02)
14. What is an injury or abnormality that affects
a horse’s ability to
perform? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES18.03)
Ears and nostrils.
Blemish
A.
A.
Eyes and muzzle.
Coat color
B.
B.
Sloping shoulder
Feet and legs.
C.
C.
Unsoundness
Mane and tail.
D.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
15. An example of a blemish
is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES18.03)
Capped hock.
A.
Heaves.
B.
Lameness.
C.
Wobblers.
20. Which MOST likely describes a horse with
good body
condition? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES19.01)
Abused
A.
Fat
B.
Healthy
C.
Sick
D.
D.
16. An example of an unsoundness
is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES18.03)
Birth marks.
21. Body condition refers to
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES19.01)
Amount of fat that covers a horse’s body.
A.
Capped hock.
A.
B.
Degree of muscling in the barrel region.
Stifled founder.
B.
Depth of color in a horse’s coat.
C.
Wire cuts.
C.
Wrinkles in a horse’s hide.
D.
D.
17. One can observe lameness when a horse is
moving by watching
22. Healthy horses MOST often show signs
for: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES18.03)
of: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES19.01)
Ear flopping.
A.
Alertness.
A.
Head nodding.
B.
Depression.
B.
Shoulder twitching.
C.
Disinterest.
C.
Tail swishing.
D.
Gloom.
D.
18. MOST lameness is consistently observable
when a horse
is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES18.03)
23. What is the range of breaths per minute for
a healthy adult horse at
rest? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES19.01)
Running.
A.
44-56
A.
Standing still.
B.
30-38
B.
24-26
Trotting.
C.
C.
8-16
Walking.
D.
D.
19. Healthy adult horses at rest should have a 24. A HEALTHY horse demonstrates
heart rate with a range of how many beats
ALERTNESS by the brightness of their eyes,
per
position of their ears, and the way
minute? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES19.01)
they: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES19.01)
8-24
A.
Crib their shoulder.
A.
32-48
B.
Hold their head.
B.
56-70
C.
Paw the ground.
C.
80-94
D.
Swish their tail.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
25. John uses body condition scoring to evaluate
a horse for purchase. If the horse scores a 1,
the horse is MOST
likely: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES19.02)
29. John finds under worked horses that
are getting little exercise are often
extremely fat. These horses MOST
often have a body condition score
of: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES19.02)
Extremely fat.
A.
1.
A.
Fleshy conditioned.
B.
3.
B.
Moderate conditioned.
C.
6.
C.
Very thin.
D.
8.
D.
26. Erin gave a horse the body condition score of
1 because the horse
had: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES19.02)
30. Heather finds that very thin horses
often have not received proper
nutrition. She identifies these horses
with a body condition score
A flat back and ribs covered with fat but still easily
of: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES19.02)
A. felt.
1.
Enough fat over the ribs so that the fat felt spongy to
A.
B. the touch.
4.
Thin conditioning but enough fat to cover the hook
B.
C. and pin bones.
6.
Very thin condition indicated by a prominent back
C.
D. bone and protruding hook and pin bones.
9.
D.
27. Seth uses body condition scoring to evaluate
a horse for purchase. If Seth gives the horse
an 8, the horse is MOST
likely: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES19.02)
Extremely fat.
A.
Fleshy.
B.
Moderately fleshy.
C.
Thin.
D.
28. Matt uses body condition scoring to help him
select the right horse for purchase. If Matt
gives a horse the body condition score of 5,
the horse is MOST
likely: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES19.02)
Extremely fat.
A.
Extremely thin.
B.
Moderately conditioned.
C.
Very thin.
D.
Report:
Test Answer Key
District:
Rowan
Test:
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
Description: Unit H & I Review--Tack and Equitation
Form:
501
1. The American Saddlebred is moving
4. A saddle without stirrups that is often used
through the reining pattern with obvious
in the place of bronc saddles is
signs of pain. The horse checks out sound
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES22.01)
but further investigation
Bareback rig.
indicates: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES22.03)
A.
A cut back pommel.
Dressage saddle.
A.
B.
A loose saddle girth.
Equitation saddle.
B.
C.
Stirrups attached to the stirrup bar.
Roping saddle.
C.
D.
Worn out panels under the saddle tree.
D.
5. An English saddle used for hunters and
jumpers is
2. The veterinarian is treating Susan’s horse
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES22.01)
for saddle sores. As they discussed
Bareback rig.
treatment, the vet discovered Susan had
A.
been using a worn out: sores. As they
discussed treatment, the vet discovered
Bronc saddle.
Susan had been using a worn
B.
out: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES22.03)
Forward seat saddle.
Cantle.
C.
A.
Racing saddle.
Girth.
D.
B.
Horn.
C.
Skirt.
6. A saddle used for bucking horses because it
allows the rider freedom of movement is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES22.01)
Bronc saddle.
D.
A.
3. Amanda and Jill went to a local riding
stable. As they saddled their Arabians,
Amanda explained they were using western
Equitation saddle.
B.
saddles because the saddles had a horn
and: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES22.03)
Forward seat saddle.
C.
A cut back pommel.
A.
Saddle seat saddle.
D.
No cantle.
B.
Two girths.
C.
Two stirrup bars.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
7. The girth or cinch is attached to the saddle
by: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES22.01)
Billet straps.
12. A strap that goes underneath the horse’s
belly to hold the saddle on
is: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES22.01)
Girth.
A.
Cantle bars.
A.
Horn.
B.
Shoe horns.
B.
Panel.
C.
Stirrup leathers.
C.
Skirt.
D.
D.
8. The frame that creates the structure of a
saddle is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES22.01)
Cantle.
A.
Fork.
B.
Horn.
C.
Tree.
D.
Bareback rig.
A.
Bronc saddle.
B.
Forward seat saddle.
C.
Saddle seat saddle.
9. The stirrups are the part of the saddle
that: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES22.01)
Forms the back of the seat.
A.
13. An English saddle that has a cut-back
pommel to show off the movement of
Tennessee Walkers and gaited horses is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES22.02)
D.
14. A heavy duty saddle weighing from 38-55
pounds that has a large horn for stock work
is the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES22.02)
Frames the under portion of the seat.
B.
Bareback rig.
A.
Dressage saddle.
Holds the rider’s feet.
B.
C.
Holds the saddle in place.
D.
10. What is the
cantle? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES22.01)
Back part of the saddle seat
A.
Forward or front part of the saddle
B.
Padding under the tree frame
C.
Spring tree frame under the seat
D.
Forward seat saddle.
C.
Roping saddle.
D.
15. A saddle used by jockeys because it is
extremely light weight is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES22.02)
Equitation saddle.
A.
Forward-seat saddle.
B.
Racing saddle.
C.
11. What is the
pommel? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES22.01)
Back part of the western saddle seat
Saddle-seat saddle.
D.
A.
Forward or front part of the saddle
B.
Padding under the tree frame
C.
Spring tree frame under the seat
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
16. The dressage saddle is an English saddle that 21. The Weymouth bit is used for dressage and
comes from
gaited horses because
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES22.02)
it: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES21.02)
Bronc saddle.
A.
Allows the horse more freedom.
A.
Equitation saddle.
B.
Eliminates one set of reins.
B.
Forward seat saddle.
C.
Gives the rider maximum control.
C.
Roping saddle.
D.
Uses indirect action on the mouth.
D.
17. A 30-35 pound Western saddle that is very
good for pleasure and trail riding is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES22.02)
22. Which English bit gives more control than a
snaffle bit, but still uses only one set of
reins? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES21.02)
Forward-seat saddle.
A.
Curb
A.
Hackamore
General purpose saddle.
B.
B.
Kimberwicke
Racing saddle.
C.
C.
Saddle-seat rig.
D.
Pelham
D.
18. A saddle used for horse shows because of its 23. The MOST popular bit for training young
heavy ornamentation is
horses is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES22.02)
a: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES21.02)
Bareback rig.
A.
Hackamore.
A.
Dressage saddle.
B.
Kimberwicke.
B.
Equitation saddle.
C.
Pelham.
C.
Forward-seat saddle.
D.
Weymouth.
D.
19. Which is a combination bit preferred for
English style
riding? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES21.02)
Curb
24. The BEST bit to use on a horse with a mouth
injurBEST bit to use on a horse with a
mouth injury is
a: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES21.02)
Curb.
A.
Hackamore
A.
Hackamore.
B.
Pelham
B.
Snaffle.
C.
Snaffle
C.
Weymouth.
D.
D.
20. Curb bits are western bits commonly used
on: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES21.02)
English hunters.
A.
Polo ponies.
B.
Stock horses.
C.
Young foals.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
25. The difference between a true hackamore and
a hackamore bit is a true
hackamore: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES21.01)
Does not have a mouthpiece.
29. The hackamore bit has shanks but no
mouthpiece for applying leverage action on
the
horse’s: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES21.01)
Ears, chin and poll.
A.
Does not have shanks.
B.
Has a curb bit.
C.
Has a snaffle bit.
A.
Mouth, ears and chin.
B.
Nose, chin and poll.
C.
Poll, neck and ears.
D.
D.
26. Which combination bit has two mouthpieces
and two
rings? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES21.01)
30. Each end of the mouthpiece of a curb bit
has: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES21.01)
Curb
A.
D-shaped rings.
A.
Hackamore
B.
Rings and shanks.
B.
Snaffle
C.
Round rings.
C.
Weymouth
D.
27. A combination of shanks and rings on the
Pelham bit
allows: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES21.01)
Direct and leverage action being applied but
A. not at the same time.
Shanks.
D.
31. The snaffle bit is attached to the reins
with: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES21.01)
D shaped ring slots.
A.
Leverage and direct action being applied at the
B. same time.
More direct action being applied to the horse’s
C. mouth, nose and poll.
The removal of the mouthpiece and direct
D. action being applied to the horse’s nose.
28. Each end of the mouthpiece of a
Kimberwicke bit
has: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES21.01)
Rings with a shank.
B.
Round rings at each end.
C.
Shanks at each end.
D.
32. One uses their left hand during the removal
of a bridle MOST often
to: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES20.03)
D-shaped rings.
A.
Hold down and tuck in the horse’s face.
A.
Rings and shanks.
Lift the horse’s nose to a higher
B. position.
Round rings.
Pin the horse’s ears back so the bridle
C. can be removed.
B.
C.
Shanks.
D.
Unbuckle the bridle at the crown latch.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
33. Sherry is adjusting the throatlatch strap.
How does the throatlatch strap fit against
the equine’s
jaw? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES20.03)
36. On a properly fitting halter, how much
distance is between the noseband and
equine’s
jawbone? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES20.02)
The throatlatch does not touch the jaw
A.
1/2"
A.
There is no clearance between the throatlatch
B. and jaw
Three or four fingers can slide between the
C. throatlatch and jaw
1"
B.
2"
C.
Two fists separate the throatlatch and jaw
D.
3"
D.
34. As Stacey prepares to halter her Palomino
stallion, which procedure should she
accomplish
FIRST? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES20.03)
Approach the horse from the proper angle
37. Which bridle is BEST for a well-trained
English horse with a sensitive
mouth? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES20.02)
Pelham
A.
A.
Pass the crownpiece under the horse’s neck
Snaffle
B.
B.
Western
Reach over the horse’s neck with the right
C. hand
Unbuckle the halter and hold it in the left
D. hand
35. Amy is placing a halter on her Quarter horse
mare. She holds the crownpiece in
her: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES20.03)
C.
Weymouth
D.
38. The Pelham bridle is generally used
for: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES20.02)
Children’s horses.
A.
Left hand and passes it over the mare’s neck.
A.
Polo ponies.
B.
Left hand and passes it under the mare’s neck.
B.
Stock horse.
C.
Young foals.
Right hand and passes it over the mare’s neck.
D.
C.
Right hand and passes it under the mare’s
D. neck.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
39. Which bridle is MOST often required for a
stock
horse? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES20.02)
Pelham
44. Which is the simplest form of Eastern
bridle? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES20.01)
Curb
A.
A.
Pelham
Snaffle
B.
B.
Snaffle
Western
C.
C.
Weymouth
Weymouth
D.
D.
40. The MAIN function of a bridle is
to: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES20.02)
Attach the stirrups to the saddle.
45. A bridle that uses only a curb bit is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES20.01)
Pelham.
A.
A.
Snaffle.
Blind the horse to a side view.
B.
B.
Western.
Hold the bit in the horse’s mouth.
C.
C.
Prevent the horse from rearing.
D.
Weymouth.
D.
41. Lack of control by the rider and irritation to
the horse’s mouth are two likely results of a
poorly
fitting: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES20.02)
Bridle.
46. A bridle that has two sets of reins which
attach to a combination bit is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES20.01)
Hackamore.
A.
A.
Pelham.
Collar.
B.
B.
Snaffle.
Halter.
C.
C.
Weymouth.
Saddle.
D.
D.
42. Which is the BEST use of a
halter? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES20.02)
47. A bridle called the "double bridle" because
it has two separate bits is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES20.01)
Attaching a bit to turn the horse
A.
Curb.
A.
Back and turn the horse from the saddle
B.
Hackamore.
B.
Hold the Pelham bit in place
C.
Snaffle.
C.
Lead, tie, and restrain horses BEST use of a
D. halter?
43. A halter often used for restraining horses
because it resist breaking is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES20.01)
Weymouth.
D.
48. A halter noted for durability as long as it
receives the proper care is
the: (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES20.01)
Bailing wire.
A.
Cotton rope.
A.
Binder’s twine.
B.
Leather.
B.
Cotton rope.
C.
Nylon rope.
C.
Nylon web.
D.
9_12 Agriculture 6825 - Equine Science 1 Test 2
String.
D.
49. Which halter is preferred for
showing? (NCCTE.9_12.AE.6825.ES20.01)
Binders twine
A.
Cotton string
B.
Leather
C.
Nylon web
D.