Level 2

Level 2
A.
PARTS OF THE HORSE
Name the parts of the pony #1-20. (1pt.ea.)
For extra credit, name the remaining parts (#21-38). (1pt.ea., up to 10pts. total)
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B. BASIC CARE OF THE HORSE
Answer the following: (5 pts.ea.)
How often should you check over your horse?
How often should the farrier check your horse’s feet?
Name 4 shots that horses in this area typically require.
How often is a Coggins Test required for showing/trailering locally?
C. CARE AND CLEANING OF TACK
True or False (T/F) (2pts.ea.)
_______ Tack must be regularly cleaned and conditioned to remain supple and strong.
_______ You do not need to take a bridle apart to clean it well.
__________
Cotton balls are a good material for cleaning tack.
_______ When cleaning leather tack, you should apply a light coat of leather cleaner with
a slightly damp sponge and gently work up a slight lather.
_______ Only “Lexol” brand leather cleaner should ever be used.
_______ Heat, including direct sun, can damage leather.
_______ After cleaning, you should soak your tack in leather conditioner at least
overnight.
_______ Baby oil should not be used on leather. It is a mineral oil and can damage and
weaken the leather.
_______ If a piece of leather tack has gotten soaked in the rain, you should let it dry
completely before cleaning and conditioning it.
_______ Synthetic tack can usually be cleaned with a soft brush, but you may hose it off
when necessary.
All of the parts of tack numbered on the drawings are listed above. Place the
correct number next to the name of the part. (1pt.ea., up to 20pts.)
E.
INTRODUCTION TO SHOWING
SHOWING AT AMIT
What classes/divisions would you like to show in this year? If you are not interested
in showing, name the classes/division you believe you could show in, if you wished.
(5pts.)
What are some of the things you need to do before the show to prepare yourself and
your pony or horse for the classes/division you named? (15pts.)
Extra Credit - Fill in the blanks. (5pts.ea.)
When the time comes for AMIT activities, you need to check the board and discuss the
activity with your instructor. If you are selected for any activity (IT IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY to check _________________ in the center aisle to find this out), you
need to fill out the ______________________ and return it by the Wednesday before the
activity. If you cannot participate, please cross ___________________ off the list and let
Bobby or your instructor know.
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