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QUIZ 5

1.List three things discussed in this lesson that can negate the benefits of massage.

2. One of the most common causes of soreness in a horse’s back is __________.
A) saddle fit
B) saddle pad
C) teeth
D) feet
E) over-training

3. Lethargy and poor performance could be the result of ______________.
A) saddle fit
B) saddle pad
C) teeth
D) feet
E) over-training

4. One reason for not evaluating a horse on a longe line could be its _________.
A) saddle fit
B) saddle pad
C) teeth
D) feet
E) over-training

5. Your kind, sweet 3 year old horse suddenly starts tossing its head and resisting your efforts to touch its face. The problem could be _________.
A) saddle fit
B) saddle pad
C) teeth
D) feet
E) over-training

6. Which of the following can result from placing a saddle forward over a horse’s shoulders?
A) It will put the rider closed to the horse’s center of gravity.
B) It will shorten and stiffen the horse’s shoulder movement
C) It will allow the horse’s back to rise.

True False

		7. It is always necessary to place protective saddle pads between a saddle and the horse’s back.

8. Which of the following statements about saddles is true?
A) It’s ok if a saddle has a slight twist to the right—this will help it fit the majority of horses.
B) The saddle must always sit level on the horse’s back.
C) Special padding techniques can solve any of the saddle fit problems that you may see.

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9. If a saddle sits down-hill in front, coming close to the withers, it is ; If it tilts up in front, it is too.

10. Two reasons to tell a rider they need a different saddle are:
A) The color of the saddle doesn’t look good on the horse and there’s a twist in the tree.
B) The saddle is too narrow and is old and scratched.
C) There is a slight twist in the tree and the billet straps are worn.
D) The saddle is too narrow and there’s a twist in the tree

11. Saddle pads can cause problems by:
A) binding across the withers
B) being too short
C) being too thick
D) all of the above

12. If a saddle “bridges”:
A) it will allow the middle of the horse’s back more freedom of movement
B) it can make the withers and loins sore
C) it can be corrected by sliding the saddle back slightly.

True False

		13. Soreness and imbalances in a horse’s feet can cause soreness and uneven muscle development in the horse’s body.

True False

		14. Imbalances in a horse’s muscle development can cause imbalances and soreness in the feet.

15. Which of the following statements is true?
A) If a horse’s front feet turn out, a slight “flare” on the insides of the feet can actually help the balance.
B) Feet can be short or very long and still be balanced.
C) If a horse’s feet are properly balanced, they can easily go 6-8 weeks between trims or resets without causing problems.

True False

		16. A correctly balanced foot, regardless of the style of riding, is always based on the alignment of the three bones of the hoof and fetlock.

17. Imbalances in the feet can be caused by:
A) poor farrier work
B) poor riding
C) old injuries
D) all of the above

18. Differences in leg length of the front legs can best be determined by measuring:
A) from the points of the shoulders to the ground
B) from a point on the knees to the ground

True False

		19. Tight, restricted movement in the hindquarters could be caused by a problem in the horse’s mouth.

20. A young horse that, for no apparent reason, becomes difficult about contact with the bit:
A) probably doesn’t feel like working that day.
B) doesn’t like the taste of the bit
C) may be teething

True False

		21. Working a horse hard five or six days a week is a good way to train a horse quickly and isn’t going to hurt a healthy horse.

22. Signs of over-training are:
A) deteriorating performance
B) poor attitude
C) weight loss
D) all of the above

True False

		23. Stress is necessary in training and conditioning.

24. Over-training is .

25. When treating torn or bruised muscles, the best immediate treatment is
A) 48 hours
B) 6 weeks
C) micro-tears
D) 6 months
E) heat
F) cold

26. Healing time for torn muscles is generally
A) 48 hours
B) 6 weeks
C) micro-tears
D) 6 months
E) heat
F) cold

27. Training produces micro-tears in muscles that need __________to heal.
A) 48 hours
B) 6 weeks
C) micro-tears
D) 6 months
E) heat
F) cold

28. After a damaged muscle has healed and massage can begin, _______ is an important component in increasing circulation in the muscle.
A) 48 hours
B) 6 weeks
C) micro-tears
D) 6 months
E) heat
F) cold

True False

		29. Horses in heavy training and competition will keep themselves in good muscle tone without the need for any kind of regular massage.

30. Which of the following statements about stress is true?
A) Stress is necessary for muscle adaptation.
B) Muscles that do different kinds of work are more likely to suffer more stress that muscles that do just one kind of work.
C) Excessive stress can be counter-balanced by long periods of stall rest.

True False

		31. The longer a muscle injury goes untreated, the more complicated will be its effects on the horse’s body.

True False

		32. It is important to work with muscle injuries in a timely manner because the results of old injuries (four or more years old) become set in the muscles and will not respond to massage.

33. Which of the following “arthritic” conditions can be alleviated by massage?
A) calcium deposits
B) constriction of the joint capsule by muscles and tendons
C) loss of joint fluid and cartilage
D) none of the above
E) all of the above