Horse Trivia

[delidog]

What is hooflex?
What is the surpose of a medicine boot?
Why is it a good idea to have a jolly ball in your horses stall?
What kind of bedding should be used in the stall?
Name 15 items commonly found in a stable/barn.
Why is it a good idea to put the hay in a hay net?
Why do you use a mounting block for English riding and not Western riding?

That should do.



hooflex is used to moisturize and condition the hooves....people think that you should glob it all over the hoof...where really,you can just apply LIGHTLY to a shaved coronary band and let it work in...
Medicine boots are used for things like poulticing a hoof....
to apply medicine...the boot keeps the medicine in....and warmes the hoof so medicine is absorbed...
If horse has no shoe on...will help prevent from splitting also...
a jolly ball people use as a toy,so horse does not get bored....especially if one is prone to cribbing,weaving,etc.

bedding should be wood shavings or straw...
15 items found in a barn:
pitchfork
muck bucket
broom
shovel
wheelbarrow
halters
leadlines
bridles,
saddles
blankets
sheets
turnout rugs
Grooming kit
fly spray
horse vacuum
horse clippers
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Trophies and ribbons

people think it is a good idea to use a hay net to veer away from sand colic....so they don't ingest bedding while eating

the only use for a hay net in my eyes is in a trailer when travelling, or if animal is confined and has to keep head up to eat
if you feed on floor... not using a net is natural,it naturally slows them from bolting their food,plus it is not good for them to have all the hay dust in their eyes and nostrils...never mind if someone does not keep net filled and they roll in their stall and get leg tangled in it...causing lacerations,etc.(obviosly, I have NO use for hay nets!!)

mounting block Vs. not...

because an english saddle is soooo much lighter....when you put your foot in the iron....runs a MUCH higher risk of slipping....if you are not quite agile enough to hop up very quickly...
a western saddle wraps around their sides and does not slip as easily....designed to be gotten off and on ALL day if necessary,when repairing fence,checking,cattle,etc...

[Desert Arabian]

100% correct

[delidog]

i'll try to think of some questions outside of show jumping...its' hard for me....


What Famous series of books did margerite henry write????
Hint: Maryland


what was the name of Black Beautys' close equine friend????

Name the Famous Play on Broadway that ran through the seventies...starring Richard Burton, then Anthony Perkins
whose main characters' obsession was the Horse...


Name the Peter,Paul and Mary song that was named for a racehorse

what is the name of the race that is the original and oldest
1million dollar race in quarter horse racing....

what is the correct name for the breed that is the miniature horse???

[delidog]

I tried to make them more broad.....

[Vermontcat]

I have answers to a couple of your questions Delidog.
Marguerite Henry wrote great books such as Justin Morgan had a Horse and the Misty of Chincoteague series of books.
I loved Black Beauty, I remember two of his horse friends were Ginger a chestnut mare (Ginger Snaps! because she bites) and little Merrylegs the old grey pony!
Was the song about a racehorse called "Wildfire"?
I'm also thinking about that song by America called "A Horse With no Name" but I know that isn't the one.

[Desert Arabian]

I have a song downloaded on the computer called: "Run for the Roses". It is a beautiful song about racehorses...I love it so much, and I would recommend looking it up and listening to it. It is such a lovely song.

Here are the lyrics:

Born in the valley
And raised in the trees
Of Western Kentucky
On wobbly knees
With mama beside you
To help you along
You'll soon be a growing up strong.

All the long, lazy mornings
In pastures of green
The sun on your withers
The wind in your mane
Could never prepare you
For what lies ahead
The run for the roses so red --

And it's run for the roses
As fast as you can
Your fate is delivered
Your moment's at hand
It's the chance of a lifetime
In a lifetime of chance
And it's high time you joined
In the dance
It's high time you joined
In the dance --

From sire to sire
It's born in the blood
The fire of a mare
And the strength of a stud
It's breeding and it's training
And it's something unknown
That drives you and carries
You home.

And it's run for the roses
As fast as you can
Your fate is delivered
Your moment's at hand
It's the chance of a lifetime
In a lifetime of chance
And it's high time you joined
In the dance
It's high time you joined
In the dance

[HoRsELUvR]

I think my friend was listening to that song.Sometime I will try to listen to it because it sounds very nice.

[delidog]

yes,vermontcat....

margerite henry wrote Misty of Chincoteague...set in the chincoteague islands off the coast of Maryland...

Yes, Ginger was Black Beautys' Dear Friend in the book...as was Merrylegs....

Y.L.L....those are beautiful lyrics...I remember hearing this some time ago....do you know who sang and/or wrote it????
Thank you for sending that....

4 more answers to go!!!

[delidog]

[delidog]

O.K...I guess that you guys want some answers!!!!

The play on Broadwaywas "Equus"...first starring Richard Burton,Then Tony Perkins..


The Peter,Paul and Mary song was;
"Ole Skewball"...(was a Racehorse)

The 1 Million Dollar Quarter Horse Race is Riudoso...held in Riudoso,New Mexico every year

The correct name for the Miniature horse is The Fellabella....they are from South America



Does someone else have some questions to post??

[Vermontcat]

Delidog, I didn't know any of those answers!

Here are some new questions, first an easy one...

Name the horse and his owner from the old TV show that featured the theme song "A horse is a horse of course of course..."

What does the name Paso Fino mean and what is this breed known for that is different from other horses?

What is unique about Icelandic ponies? What is a "Tolt"?
How old are they when they are first ridden and how old are they when they are fully grown?

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by delidog
Y.L.L....those are beautiful lyrics...I remember hearing this some time ago....do you know who sang and/or wrote it????
Thank you for sending that....

Dan Fogelberg!

Anyone wanna go to the Million Dollar Horse Race? I'll meet ya there!

The Arabian Nt'l Horse Show is in Albuquerque, NM this year if anyone is interested in attending! I'm plannin' on going but won't actually have anything definite until the last minute.

YLL, I think you and your Momma should take a road trip!

[delidog]

I knew that had to be Fogleberg....very Colorado!!!!

I've been to the race in Riudoso...loved it...I lived in Santa Fe for about 5 years....
I was the Manager at Pinon Farm....when it was built...
have you been up there Ms.Zippy???

VermontCat...Gotta get my thinking cap on for these...

Except for the Mr.Ed one...
A Horse is a Horse,Of Course,Of Course...and Nobodys Heard of A Talking Horse,of Course... Except for The Famous Mr.Ed!!!!!

[Vermontcat]

Ok Deli, so you know Mr. Ed.
What color was he and what was the name of his owner?

[All Creatures Great And Small]

This is about the only answer I know on this thread.....he was a palomino and his owner was Wilbur!