Invitational Hippology Contest
Written Exam
1. Which of these is produced by mating a mare with a jack?
A. Donkey
B. Jack
C. Mule
D. Zebra
2. Which of these fills the cavities of bones?
A. Bile
B. Blood
C. Marrow
D. Melanin
3. Which of these is not a component of the foregut?
A. Mouth
B. Stomach
C. Esophagus
D. Large Intestine
4. Which of these is the body’s largest organ?
A. Brain
B. Heart
C. Lung
D. Skin
5. How many teeth does a mature female horse have?
A. 24
B. 30
C. 36
D. 42
6. Which of these refers to an infection in the frog?
A. Corns
B. Founder
C. Gravel
D. Thrush
7. Which part of the horse is located closest to the back?
A. Croup
B. Loin
C. Pastern
D. Stifle
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8. Which of these is the NCHA dedicated to?
A. Chasing horses
B. Cutting horses
C. Camping and horses
D. Cattle and horses
9. Which of the following markings will show the LEAST amount of white?
A. Stripe
B. Blaze
C. Bald Face
D. Medicine Hat
10. The following are all parts of the western saddle EXCEPT the ______________.
A. Flap
B. Fork
C. Seat Jockey
D. Fender
11. The horny growth behind the fetlock joint is called the ________________.
A. Chestnut
B. Ergot
C. Callous
D. Frog
12. Immunity refers to a horse’s ability to _____________________.
A. Not get injured
B. Get along with other horses
C. Recover from illness
D. Resist disease
13. Testosterone is produced in the _________________.
A. Testicles
B. Pituitary Gland
C. Prostate Gland
D. Cowpers Gland
14. It is estimated a horse secretes how much saliva in 24 hours?
A. 1 gallon
B. 5 gallons
C. 10 gallons
D. 15 gallons
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15. The underline of the well-conformed horse should be ________________ than the
topline.
A. The same length as
B. Shorter than
C. Longer than
16. What is a slow trot called?
A. Gallop
B. Jog
C. Run
D. Walk
17. What is the main energy nutrient?
A. Protein
B. Vitamins
C. Minerals
D. Carbohydrate
18. The “Coggins” test is from which disease?
A. Encephalomyelitis
B. Equine Influenza
C. African Horse Sickness
D. Equine Infectious Anemia
19. What energy – rich grain is safest and easiest to feed?
A. Hay
B. Wheat
C. Oats
D. None of the above
20. What is the male parent (father)?
A. Dam
B. Sire
C. Barrow
D. None of the above
21. Which life-threatening condition is associated with high levels of grain feeding, internal
parasites, and stress.
A. Heaves
B. Pneumonia
C. Colic
D. Strangles
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22. When measuring a horse, how many inches make one hand?
A. Four inches
B. Five inches
C. Six inches
D. Twelve inches
23. Bones are held together by
A. Tendons
B. Ligaments
C. Muscles
D. Nerves
24. Why is molasses commonly added to horse feed?
A. Reduce dustiness
B. Tastes good
C. Prevents ingredient separation
D. All of the above
25. How many ribs does a horse have?
A. 14
B. 18
C. 20
D. 22
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26. Which of the following breeds has a color requirement for registration?
A. Appaloosa
B. Morgan
C. Arabian
D. Belgian
27. The process of releasing an egg from the ovary is called
A. Reproduction
B. Ovulation
C. Fertilization
D. Parturition
28. Where do the muscles that control leg movement terminate?
A. At the hip
B. At the knee
C. At the hoof
D. None of the above
29. The striking of the forefoot with the toe of the hind foot is called ________________.
A. Winging
B. Paddling
C. Forging
30. _______________ is a habit of force-swallowing gulps of air.
A. Roaring
B. Heaving
C. Cribbing
D. Nipping
31. The primary site of protein digestion is in the _______________________.
A. Stomach
B. Small intestine
C. Large intestine
D. Cecum
32. How many teats does a mare have?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
33. How many ovaries does a mare have?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 1
D. 3
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34. Gestation in a horse is how many days?
A. 90
B. 180
C. 340
D. 280
35. Which of the following breeds is NOT a draft breed?
A. Percheron
B. Halflinger
C. Shire
D. Clydesdale
36. If tears are pouring down a horse’s face, what might be causing it?
A. It has a selenium deficiency
B. It did not place in the last class
C. Its contacts are bothering it
D. It has blocked lacrimal ducts
37. Which of the following is not a main type of feed for horses?
A. Roughages
B. Molasses
C. Concentrates
D. Mixed Feeds
38. Overeating in horses can cause which of the following problems?
A. Skeletal problems in growing horses
B. Colic
C. Founder
D. All of the above
39. The skeleton of a horse is made up of how many bones?
A. 54
B. 254
C. 205
D. 2026
40. Muscles are attached to the bones by what?
A. Ligaments
B. Cartilages
C. Tendons
D. Lachrymals
41. Most breeds of horses have attained 90% of their adult height by what age?
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 11 years
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42. Heaves is also known as what?
A. Enterotoxemia
B. Vomiting
C. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
D. Fast eating
43. Estrus cycles in mares are how long in duration?
A. 11 months
B. 7 days
C. 23 days
D. 12 weeks
44. Which of these terms refers to throwing the front feet outward while in flight?
A. Paddling
B. Pounding
C. Winding
D. Winging
45. You can tell the age of a horse by looking at their _______________.
A. Legs
B. Hair coat
C. Mane and tail length
D. Teeth
46. Filing and/or rasping down sharp edges of molars is called ________________.
A. Brushing
B. Floating
C. Sanding
D. Flossing
47. What is the wooden or metal frame of a saddle called?
A. Tapadera
B. Cantle
C. Fender
D. Tree
48. Length of neck plays an important part in length of _______________.
A. Legs
B. Tail
C. Stride
D. Life
49. When loping, the horse’s independent moving front leg is known as the _____________.
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Lead
Stride
Gait
Height
50. How many ribs does a horse have?
A. 14
B. 16
C. 18
D. 20
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