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Basic Horsekeeping Quiz

Check the answer you think is right. The answers are at the bottom. Don't look till you answer.

1) How often should the farrier give attention to the horses feet? Either through a trim, reset of full shoeing

    A) once a month 
    B) every 6 months 
    C) every 6 to 8 weeks 

2) How many times a day should horses be fed ?

    A) Once a day hay and grain  
    B) Three or 4 smaller meals of hay with grain also being given ussually in the morning and at dinner.  
    C) Grain in the morining and hay at night.  

3) In the winter months should horses be blanketed to keep them warm ?

    A) Only when it snows  
    B) If they are in work and have been clipped. 
    C) Never  

4) How often should you give your horse vaccinations?

    A) Once a year for all ? 
    B) Every 2 years ? 
    C) Generally once a year or what your veterinarian recommends.  

5) When do you use the dandy brush?