/ Job 1: Catching and restraining ahorse for the vet
PRE-ENTRY QUIZ

Pre-Entry Quiz

:: JOB 1:

:: iDENTIFY, CATCH & RESTRAIN A horse FOR THE VET

Instructions /

Completion of this quiz is optional.

:: OPTION 1

If you think you already know a lot about this job you can complete this quiz to provide evidence of your knowledge of the theory component for Job 1 and fast track your progress to the practical skills section.
Once you have completed the quiz print it off and show it to your facilitator. He / she will advise you if you have gained a satisfactory pass in the theory section of this job and if you are ready to move on to the related practical skills.

:: Option 2

If you think you know some areas of the job but not all of them you can attempt the section for those tasks only.
Once you have completed the questions in the quiz that you think you already know, print it off and show it to your facilitator. He / she will advise you the tasks you will still have to complete before moving on to practical skills development.

Option 3:

If you don’t know much about this job you can use the quiz to give you an idea of what you will cover in this job.
Successful completion of this quiz can also provide evidence of your knowledge of the following elements of competency:

RGRH207A Handle Horses Safely

Element 1: Identify and safely catch and control a horse.
Element 3: Identify and respond to behaviour in horses.
The pre-entry quiz in Scenario 2 Transport Horse to the Vet will cover the 3rd element from:

RGRH207A Handle Horses Safely

Element 2: Assist with the transportation of horses

DON’T FORGET!

Show your answers to your facilitator if you wish to claim recognition of prior learning in this job.

Keep a copy of your results in your portfolio of evidence for future reference.

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/ Job 1: Catching and restraining ahorse for the vet
PRE-ENTRY QUIZ

:: TASK 1: IDENTIFICATIONYour name:

Question 1.1

/ Link the numbers on the diagram with the following points of the horse.

Points of Horse

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Number

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Points of Horse

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Number

Poll / Flank
Wither / Stifle
Fetlock / Croup
Pastern / Gaskin
Cannon / Coronet
Hock / Dock

Question 1.2

/ Explain the following terms.

Term

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Description

Trainer
Foreman
Jockey
Apprentice
Trackwork rider
Strapper
Stablehand
Pre-training
Spelling
Filly
Colt
Mare
Entire
Gelding
Aged horse

Question 1.3

/ Look at the six (6) common features used in racing to identify a horse and explain how reliable each feature is in identifying a particular horse.
An example is included to show you what we are looking for in your answer.

Identification feature

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Advantages in using this feature to identify a horse

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Disadvantages or limits in the use of this feature for identification

Coat colour / Each colour has identifying characteristics, on most horses the colour is permanent once the horse has matured. / Generally the colour is permanent but there may be several horses of the same colour so colour alone won’t identify an individual horse. Sometimes colours can be hard to separate. Some horses are born one colour then change to a different colour by the time they have finished growing.
Face and leg markings
Brands
Permanent scars
Hair whorls
Bloodtype or DNA

Question 1.4

/ List the five (5) most common colours in racehorses and the main feature of each colour.

Colour

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Main identifying features of each colour

Question 1.5

/ Describe the following markings (describe all of the head markings and the markings on each leg shown).

Question 1.6

/ Under the Rules of Racing when would a horse have to be identified?
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Question 1.7

/ Explain the following terms

Term

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Description

Off side
Near side
Horse’s birthday
Hands
Prophet’s thumb
Ermine Spot
Whorl

:: TASK 2: approach and catch a horse; fit headcollar

Question 2.1

/ Horses use body language as their main method of communication, what do the following behaviours mean?

Behaviour

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Meaning

Head lowered mouth open and making a chewing motion when approached by another horse
Ears back, lips curled up, neck swinging around, raising a leg when approached by a strapper in the stable
Ears relaxed, bottom lip slack, head lowered and resting a hind leg
Head up, neck tense, eyes darting around, horse moving restlessly around the yard & winnying
Horse paws the ground then gets down and rolls from side to side; horse then gets up and repeats rolling and pawing several times

Question 2.2

/ Complete the table to explain how the features of the structure of the horse assist the use of the horse’s senses as an animal of prey. An example is provided.

Structure

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Sense

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Explanation

Ears / Hearing / Ears are on the top of the head & shaped so that they can rotate & catch sound from the front, back & side. This helps the horse to hear danger even before it can see danger. Unusual or loud noises will often upset a horse. Until they can work out what the noise is they are likely to startle or try to run away.

Question 2.3

/ What are the horse’s main methods of protecting itself if it feels cornered?
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Question 2.4

/ List three (3) characteristics of a horse that can make them dangerous to handle (explain why each characteristic is potentially dangerous). An example is provided.

Characteristic

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Reason it can make a horse dangerous to handle

HerdInstinct / Horses like to stay in groups, if you want to take a horse away form a group say for exercise, it may try to get back to the group by trying to pull away from you.

Question 2.5

/ What is wrong with the way the handler performs these tasks?

Situation

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What is wrong with the handling technique?

How could you improve the situation?

Sarah had to catch a horse she didn’t know in the stable. She opened the door of the stable, the horse had its tail towards her so she touched the horse on the rump to get its attention.
Peter has been told to tie-up a horse in the wash bay before hosing it.
He ties up the horse nice and short, then turns on the hose full blast.
Angelo takes a horse out to a small paddock for some free exercise. He opens the gate into the paddock and takes the headcollar off the horse.
Miho has been asked to lead a horse at the races. While she is leading her horse in the saddling enclosure she keeps him close to the horse in front as she knows horses like to stay together.
Billy is leading a horse around the stable block for an afternoon walk; the horse is a bit excited so Billy makes sure he has the lead rope firmly looped around his hand.

:: TASK 3: restrAin a horse for examination

Question 3.1

/ Why would you use a restraint when handling a horse?
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Question 3.2

/ Under the Rules of Racing what equipment must be used on any horse outside its stable?
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Question 3.3

/ In the following situations, how can you safely prevent a horse from moving without using equipment – apart from a head collar and lead.? (Hint: You could use the horse’s body or your body as part of the control methods.)

Situation

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How can you keep the horse still?

Washing a wound on front leg.
Preventing the horse from kicking while you bandage a hind leg.
Stopping a horse from moving forward when it keeps crowding you.

Question 3.4

/ Explain how and where (on the horse) each of the following restraints is used to control a horse.

Restraint

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How and where is the restraint used on the horse’s body?

Twitch
Hobbles
Tinker’s hold
Sideline
Neck collar

DON’T FORGET!

Show your answers to your facilitator if you wish to claim recognition of prior learning in this job.

Keep a copy of your results in your portfolio of evidence for future reference.

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