USHJA QUESTIONS

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What is the very top of a horses tail called?

Dock

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What is included in a four-way shot?

Eastern and Western encephalomyelitis, Tetanus and Equine Influenza

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How often should you have your horse shod?

every 6 to 8 weeks

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What is HYPP?

Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP) is an inherited disease that leads to uncontrolled muscle twitching or profound muscle weakness, and in severe cases, may lead to collapse and/or death

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What are splints?

The splint bones are attached to the cannon bone by a ligamentous structure until a horse is around 5 years old.

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What is Navicular?

Navicular syndrome is a degenerative condition of structures in the horse's heel. Lameness is the classic sign of navicular syndrome.

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name 4 breeds

Thoroughbred, Quarter horse, warmblood, Hanoverian

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Name 5 colors

Grey, Bay, chestnut, roan, palomino