RDA Grade 3 Horse Care (Vaulting) Quiz

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This quiz will help RDA vaulters to prepare for their Grade 3 Horse Care Proficiency Test.

Make sure you're comfortable with all the information in Grades 1 and 2 by checking your knowledge here:

Grade 1: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexrTXofnG3SI7HKtV05Zwjoxu1Qs45y9Y8yzL0uUECGf6U0Q/viewform

Grade 2: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoMsQ-dhmhZ6OSKxpLiAwDKjak5kC7-FOC2FQ0Dv3sBnyUnA/viewform

Which of the knots shown in the picture is the correct one for tying up a horse or pony?

1 point

Clear selection

What is the name of the knot we use for tying up horses and ponies?

1 point

Clove hitch

Quick release or slip knot

Double knot

Lark's head

Clear selection

Why do we use a special knot to tie up horses and ponies?

1 point

It has to be extra secure so that the horse can't escape

It has to be quick to undo in an emergency

It's tradition and good luck

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Basic needs

You need to show that you understand what a horse needs to drink and eat, and that you know how to groom a horse.

What should a horse drink?

1 point

Tea

Lemonade

Water

Apple juice

Brandy

Clear selection

Here are some different places that a horse might drink from. Can you tick all the ones that are safe and sensible?

3 points

A bucket in the stable

A trough in the field

A small pond with lots of algae

A stream/burn or small river

A large river with fast-flowing water

How often should you check the horse's water?

1 point

Every 15 minutes

Every hour

Two or three times throughout the day (morning, lunchtime and evening)

Once a day

Once a week

Clear selection

Once you know how often to check the water, you also need to know what you're looking for! Can you tick all of the things that you need to think about? Can you think of any more?

8 points

Ice in the water or the water having frozen over completely

The amount of water that's available to the horse

How clean the water is

If there are bugs or other creatures living in the water

Keeping an eye on whether the horse has been drinking enough

Checking how clean the container (bucket, trough, etc.) is

The temperature of the water, especially if the horse has unlimited access to it

Any gates or fences that prevent horses from accessing unsuitable water

Whether it's fizzy enough

What is the horse's main food in the field?

1 point

Buttercups

Pony nuts

Grass

Chaff

Clear selection

In winter, the grazing in the fields is not as good as it is in the summer. What is the horse's main food instead?

1 point

Christmas pudding

Hay

Sugar beet

Polo mints

Apples

Clear selection

What is hay?

1 point

Dried grass

Boiled grass

Fresh grass

Roasted grass

Clear selection

Some of the other foods your horse might eat are chaff, coarse mix and pony nuts. Can you identify each of them in the picture below?

3 points

Chaff

Coarse mix

Pony nuts

Clear selection

Can you match the numbers to the items named below?

4 points

Head collar

Lead rope

Haynet

Rug

Clear selection

All the items of the grooming kit that you need to know are listed below, but there are only two new ones. One of them is circled in the picture. What is it?

1 point

dandy brush

body brush

hoof pick

sponge

rubber curry comb

metal curry comb

plastic curry comb

Clear selection

What colour is the rubber curry comb in the picture below?

1 point

red

blue

purple

orange

green

multi-coloured

brown

Clear selection

There are nine points of the horse to learn for Grade 3, and ten photos below - you have to decide which of the parts is shown twice!

Which part of the horse is pointed to by the arrow?

1 point

frog

wall of hoof

sole

dock

flank

muzzle

elbow

fetlock

crest

Clear selection

Which part of the horse is indicated here?

1 point

frog

wall of hoof

sole

dock

flank

muzzle

elbow

fetlock

crest

Clear selection

Which part of the horse is indicated here?

1 point

frog

wall of hoof

sole

dock

flank

muzzle

elbow

fetlock

crest

Clear selection

Which part of the horse is indicated here?

1 point

frog

wall of hoof

sole

dock

flank

muzzle

elbow

fetlock

crest

Clear selection

Which part of the horse is indicated here?

1 point

frog

wall of hoof

sole

dock

flank

muzzle

elbow

fetlock

crest

Clear selection

Which part of the horse is indicated here?

1 point

frog

wall of hoof

sole

dock

flank

muzzle

elbow

fetlock

crest

Clear selection

Which part of the horse is indicated here?

1 point

frog

wall of hoof

sole

dock

flank

muzzle

elbow

fetlock

crest

Clear selection

Which part of the horse is indicated here?

1 point

frog

wall of hoof

sole

dock

flank

muzzle

elbow

fetlock

crest

Clear selection

Which part of the horse is indicated here?

1 point

frog

wall of hoof

sole

dock

flank

muzzle

elbow

fetlock

crest

Clear selection

Which part of the horse is indicated here?

1 point

frog

wall of hoof

sole

dock

flank

muzzle

elbow

fetlock

crest

Clear selection

Which of these describe the correct way to lead a horse or pony? Tick all the answers that you think are correct.

4 points

With two hands on the reins/leadrope - one hand under their chin and the other by your side

There should be a loop in the leadrope so you can't trip up - but not so tight that if the horse pulls it could trap your hand

You should walk in front of your horse so he knows where to go

It's sensible to wear gloves, a hat and proper boots

When turning a corner, you should try to turn the horse away from you so that he doesn't trample your feet

If the horse doesn't want to move you should wave your arms and shout at him to scare him along

When following other horses, you should always be as close as possible to the horse in front because horses like to be near their friends

What is this part of the bridle called?

1 point

Browband

Cheek pieces

Bit

Throatlatch

Noseband

Headpiece

Clear selection

What is this part of the bridle called?

1 point

Browband

Cheek pieces

Bit

Throatlatch

Noseband

Headpiece

Clear selection

What is this part of the bridle called?

1 point

Browband

Cheek pieces

Bit

Throatlatch

Noseband

Headpiece

Clear selection

Here are some statements about picking out a horse's hooves. Can you tell which are true and which are false?

6 points

True

False

You should face backwards (towards the horse's tail)

A horse's back feet have to be lifted and held differently to the front feet

If you're nervous you should ask someone to help you

It's a good sign if the hoof smells bad to humans

The frog is sensitive so you have to be very careful not to damage it

It is normal for one hoof to feel hotter than the others

Phew, you made it!

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