EQUINE RESTRAINT EXAM QUESTIONS
AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
Restraint - ANSWER term used to imply control of an animal and may be
necessary for medical reasons and nonmedical procedures
What are 2 types of animal restraint - ANSWER physical and chemical
T/F Sometimes, both types of restraint are needed to accomplish a
procedure - ANSWER True
physical restraint - ANSWER methods applied to the animal with or
without use of special equipment
chemical restraint - ANSWER refers to the use of pharmaceuticals to
alter the animal's mental or physical abilities
Good restraint involves what 3 things? - ANSWER understanding natural
instinct of the horse;
being able to read an individual's temperament;
recognize handling and training individual has or has not had
T/F Horses are naturally suspicious. - ANSWER True
What approach do horses respond best to? - ANSWER calm,
deliberated approach; slow but confident
Good horsemen maintain what 2 types of contact when handling? -
ANSWER vocal and physical
Horses are typically handled from what side? - ANSWER left side; also
known as near side
T/F If a horse starts to move away from you, you should stay with the
horse by moving along side and holding onto its mane. - ANSWER True
, T/F Never stand directly in front or directly behind a horse during a
procedure. - ANSWER True
What should you watch when near a horse? (5) - ANSWER eyes, ears,
nostrils, tail, body movement
What are signs of an aggressive horse? - ANSWER pawing, flat ears,
fighting, showing teeth
What is a basic act of horsemanship? - ANSWER placing a halter and
lead rope
For initial control where do you place the lead rope? - ANSWER around
the neck
If you have control of the ______, you have control of the ______ -
ANSWER head; body
When do you attach the lead rope? - ANSWER after the halter is
positioned and buckles/snaps are secured
T/F There are multiple ways to attach the lead rope to a halter -
ANSWER True
How much lead rope do you allow the horse? - ANSWER 1 to 1.5 feet
What do you do when a horse walks too close to you? - ANSWER use
your elbow
Fingers should never be placed through the _____ or _____ of the halter
- ANSWER buckles; snaps
Never coil the _____ _____ around your hand or arm - ANSWER lead
rope
Another name for a chain shank - ANSWER stud chain
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller luzlinkuz. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.