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9 horse care questions new owners should know.

Question 1 of 9

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Horses are designed to eat...

Select one of the following:

  • One big meal each day

  • Two smaller meals each day

  • Constantly

Explanation

Question 2 of 9

1

The term colic means...

Select one of the following:

  • Gastrointestinal conditions which cause pain - as well as other causes of abdominal pain not involving the gastrointestinal tract.

  • A section of the gastrointestinal tract becoming twisted

  • Coughing

Explanation

Question 3 of 9

1

If your horse gets strong or 'forward' you need to use a stronger bit

Select one of the following:

  • Yes, it's the only way to control your horse

  • No, that is a terrible idea

  • It's something you should only do if you feel comfortable with it and you have consulted a professionnal

Explanation

Question 4 of 9

1

Horses only need to be ridden once or twice a week to maintain their fitness

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 9

1

Lucerne hay should never be fed to...

Select one of the following:

  • Horses that get 'hot' or 'fizzy'

  • Horses/ponies with laminitis

  • Horses/ponies with Cushing's

  • Lucerne hay is pretty safe to be fed to most horses/ponies in moderation

Explanation

Question 6 of 9

1

Horses can easily digest 3+ kilos of grain in one meal

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 7 of 9

1

You always need to add salt to a horses diet

Select one of the following:

  • Yes, they all need salt added to their diets

  • No, horses don't need salt

  • They all need salt, but you may not need to add it to their diet, they may be getting it from pelleted feed or from another source

Explanation

Question 8 of 9

1

Proud flesh is...

Select one of the following:

  • A wound that won't heal because it hasn't been bandaged

  • A excessive growth of granulated tissue that has the appearance of cauliflower

  • Flesh with a big ego

Explanation

Question 9 of 9

1

A horse's normal body temperature is...

Select one of the following:

  • The same as ours, about 37 degrees Celsius / 98-99 degrees Fahrenheit

  • Horses are hot blooded, about 39 degrees Celsius / 102 degrees Fahrenheit

  • A bit higher than ours, about 37.5 degrees Celsius / 100 degrees Fahrenheit

Explanation