Feeding, hoof care, tack, dressage, jumping, western, and racing.
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- What is the primary forage feed for horses?
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Hay (grass hay or legume hay like alfalfa)
- How much water should a horse drink daily?
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5-10 gallons (19-38 liters) per day, more in hot weather
- What grain is commonly fed to horses for energy?
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Oats, barley, or corn
- How many times per day should a horse be fed grain?
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2-3 times per day in smaller meals
- What supplement supports joint health in horses?
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Glucosamine and chondroitin
- What is a horse's minimum daily forage requirement?
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1-2 percent of body weight in hay (roughly 10-20 lbs for a 1000-lb horse)
- How often should a horse's hooves be trimmed?
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Every 6-8 weeks
- What is the process of attaching metal shoes to a horse's hoof?
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Shoeing or farriering
- What is the inflammatory condition that causes horizontal rings on a horse's hoof?
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Laminitis
- What part of the hoof should be cleaned daily with a hoof pick?
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The frog (the rubbery V-shaped area on the bottom)
- How fast does a horse's hoof grow?
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About one-third of an inch per month
- What is the hard outer wall of the hoof called?
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The hoof wall
- What is a saddle designed for working cattle called?
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A western saddle
- What is the strap that goes around a horse's barrel to hold the saddle in place?
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The girth (or cinch on western saddles)
- What piece of tack goes in a horse's mouth to control it?
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The bit