FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Quiz about Grooming the American Show Horse

Grooming the American Show Horse Quiz

A quiz that covers grooming terms, practices and procedures for different disciplines and horse breeds when showing. *Check the interesting information for questions on breed or show regulations, to see which association these rules are according to.

A multiple-choice quiz by iloverobyn-xox. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
iloverobyn-xox

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
303,060

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
1318

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. Reining horses are shown with what type of mane and tail? (According to world-wide standards.) Hint

banded mane and banged tail

long, full, flowing

braided mane and tail

pulled mane and tail

NEXT>

Question 2 of 15

2. Under United States Equestrian Federation breed regulations, Arabians may be shown with a false tail or tail switch.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 3 of 15

3. "Booting up" is a term used mostly among Western riders that means: Hint

Clipping the horse's legs only

Putting protective boots on a horse, ie skid boots for reining

Clipping white markings on a horse

Wrapping the horse's legs before a show to keep them clean

NEXT>

Question 4 of 15

4. A "roached mane" is: Hint

a mane that has artificial hair attached underneath to give the appearance of fullness

a mane that is short and has been trained to stand up straight

a mane that has been completely shaved off

another name for a braided mane

5. According to the United States Equestrian Federation, when showing Arabian halter horses, substances may be applied to the coat to alter the color, in small quantities (eg white powder on white markings).

Yes

NEXT>

Question 6 of 15

6. Baroque-type horses (Friesian, Andalusian, etc.) may show with:
(United States Equestrian Federation guidelines.) Hint

false tails

none of these

coloring products

pulled manes and tails

NEXT>

Question 7 of 15

7. Under United States Equestrian Federation regulations, the Three-Gaited American Saddlebred shows with a: Hint

flowing mane and a french-braided tail

full mane and a set tail

braided mane and a full, long tail

roached mane and a set tail

NEXT>

Question 8 of 15

8. When showing in F�d�ration Equestre Internationale Dressage, continental and French braided manes are not acceptable.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 9 of 15

9. A "mud knot" is: Hint

a knot in by a dirty, tangled tail that is extremely hard to brush out

none of the above

a type of knot used to secure the latigo of a western saddle

a way of tying up the tail

NEXT>

Question 10 of 15

10. When showing a Warmblood in-hand for an American Warmblood Society inspection, the tail MUST be: Hint

natural or pulled

banged

French-braided

full and wavy

NEXT>

Question 11 of 15

11. Biotin is a nutrient used to promote healthy hoof and hair growth.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 12 of 15

12. Trimming the hairs along the coronary band of the hoof can really neaten up a horse's appearance for a show! However, there is one problem with this practice: Hint

it can make the hooves drier and brittle

it is unacceptable in some classes and for some breeds

some horses object strenuously to having this done!

you may cut the horse with the clippers

NEXT>

Question 13 of 15

13. For a traditional "bib" clip, the horse's throatlatch, underside of neck, and legs are clipped.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 14 of 15

14. For an F�d�ration Equestre International dressage competitor, should the tail be braided?

Yes

NEXT>

Question 15 of 15

15. In North America, button braids are most commonly seen in: Hint

breed shows

the dressage and show jumping rings

handy hunter classes

hunt seat equitation

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Reining horses are shown with what type of mane and tail? (According to world-wide standards.)

Answer: long, full, flowing

The reining horse should be shown immaculately groomed, with a flowing, natural mane and tail and a shiny, slick coat. White markings should be clipped and should not be yellowed.

This is a world-wide standard as well as a USEF standard - you will not be disqualified or even docked points if your horse's mane and tail are not long and full, but all serious competitors adhere to these expectations.

2. Under United States Equestrian Federation breed regulations, Arabians may be shown with a false tail or tail switch.

Answer: False

Arabians, under the USEF breed regulations, are NOT permitted to show with a false tail or tail switch in any division.

3. "Booting up" is a term used mostly among Western riders that means:

Answer: Clipping white markings on a horse

"Booting up" is done by clipping against the grain of the hair, usually with a #10 blade. It serves to make white marking easier to clean and also makes them appear to "pop" in the show ring.

4. A "roached mane" is:

Answer: a mane that has been completely shaved off

Roaching a mane can be very advantageous in showcasing a very refined, athletic neck on a horse. It is normally done by scissoring or clipping the mane down almost to the skin, and then running over the remaining hair with fine clippers.

Answer: No

According to the United States Equestrian Federation, Arabian halter horses are always shown with natural coloring. No sprays, powders, or other products may be used to whiten markings, cover scars, hide sun-bleaching, etc. Arabian halter horses are also not permitted to show with a false or set tail.

6. Baroque-type horses (Friesian, Andalusian, etc.) may show with: (United States Equestrian Federation guidelines.)

Answer: none of these

Baroque horses are shown as per breed standard with long, full, flowing manes and tails. Manes and tails MUST be carried naturally and false tails may not be used. These horses should be shown without ANY alterations. Feathers on Freisians should never be shortened or clipped. Continental braids in manes are fine.

United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) guidelines.

7. Under United States Equestrian Federation regulations, the Three-Gaited American Saddlebred shows with a:

Answer: roached mane and a set tail

The Three-Gaited American Saddlebred shows at the highly collected 'animated walk,' the 'park trot,' and the canter. All three gaits should be performed expressively, and should be very dynamic.

United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) guidelines.

8. When showing in F�d�ration Equestre Internationale Dressage, continental and French braided manes are not acceptable.

Answer: False

For a very long mane, especially on a Baroque-type horse (ex. Friesan), it is acceptable to braid the mane in either of these two options instead of pulling and normally braiding the mane.

These are F�d�ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) guidelines.

9. A "mud knot" is:

Answer: a way of tying up the tail

The mud knot was originally used for hunters and carriage horses. It is acceptable in the hunter or hunt-seat equitation ring during rainy weather, and can also be used to accentuate a well put-together set of hindquarters.

10. When showing a Warmblood in-hand for an American Warmblood Society inspection, the tail MUST be:

Answer: natural or pulled

Warmblood inspections do not require braiding the tail - in fact the tail should always be left unbraided. However, the mane and forelock should be braided to offer a better view of the neck - stallions are permitted to have their forelocks left loose.

American Warmblood Society (AWS) regulations.

11. Biotin is a nutrient used to promote healthy hoof and hair growth.

Answer: True

Yes, biotin can help with that desirable show-ring shine and those nice, healthy hooves! In fact, a nutrient deficiency in any area can prevent your horse from being in top shape.

12. Trimming the hairs along the coronary band of the hoof can really neaten up a horse's appearance for a show! However, there is one problem with this practice:

Answer: it can make the hooves drier and brittle

The hair along the coronary band can look unsightly especially in the winter, but it actually has a function! It protects the "periople band," a part of the hoof that actually helps moisturize it. So, it may look nice, but keep in mind that you may be asking for brittle hooves - use lots of hoof dressing!

13. For a traditional "bib" clip, the horse's throatlatch, underside of neck, and legs are clipped.

Answer: False

Actually, the bib clip only includes the throatlatch, underside of neck, and belly (to just behind the girth). The bib clip is generally used in colder weather, to alleviate sweating in the most common areas, but to leave the horse with most of its protection from cold and precipitation.

14. For an F�d�ration Equestre International dressage competitor, should the tail be braided?

Answer: No

No, the tail should not be braided. This is because braiding can cause a stiff tail carriage, which is undesirable for a dressage horse in particular.

According to F�d�ration Equestre International (FEI) guidelines.

15. In North America, button braids are most commonly seen in:

Answer: the dressage and show jumping rings

Button braids are more common in Europe. Typically in North America we only see them in dressage and jumping, whereas hunter classes have their own braiding style.

This is not a rule, it is more of a style or preference.

Source: Author iloverobyn-xox

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor crisw before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.