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6. Where would you find the Impar ligament?
- Behind the fetlock
- Just below the coffin joint
- Between the Femur and the Deep Digital Flexor Tendon
- Behind the Knee
7. According to Hickman's Farriery, what is the primary reason for shoeing a horse?
- Because the weight of a rider and the riding on the roads causes the hooves to wear away more quickly than they can be renewed
- To prevent p[athologies developing in the hoof
- To provide better traction
8. Which of the following structures are avascular?
- Second Epidermal Lamellae
- Coronary Pappilae
- Terminal Pappilae
- Primary dermal Lamellae
9. In a healthy horse's stride, which part or parts of the foot are in contact with the ground during breakover?
- The frog / heels
- The toe / wall
- The heels
10. Which aspect of hoof care is least or not relevant when working with a case of contracted heels?
- Checking the digital extensor tendon
- Determining correct heel height
- Aggressively removing toe flare
11. In animal behaviour, which of the following is the most correct definition of negative reinforcement?
- A negative stimulus is removed when a desired behaviour occurs
- A negative stimulus is added when an undesired behaviour occurs
- A positive stimulus is removed when an undesired behavior occurs
- A negative stimulus is added when a desired behaviour occurs
12. Where is the main place in the body in which calcium is stored
- In the liver
- In the bones
- In the blood
- In the small intestine
13. Which of the following statements is true?
- Applying hoof oil regularly improves keratin bonds within the hoof
- A healthy hoof cannot become too dry because it is hydrated from within
- Hooves require daily exposure to moisture
14. Which of the following would be an unlikely diagnosis for a horse landing excessively heel first
- Excessive heel height
- Laminitis
- Navicular
- Pedal osteitis
- Toe abcess
15. What are the purpose of toe clips?
- To stop the hoof growing too far over the rim of the shoe
- To stabilise the shoe on the foot by preventing the hoof sliding forwards and loosening nails
- To help prevent overreaching
16. Which of the following statements is true?
- Horses with navicular often have a collapsed internal arch
- Navicular syndrome occurs when the navicular bone is damaged
- Horses with navicular often have contracted heels
- A horse with navicular will land excessively heel first
17. What information does a palmar photograph of a hoof illustrate?
- degree of concavity of the sole
- medio-lateral balance
- Height of heels in relation to the frog
- degree of toe flaring
18. A horse has lameness on the left fore. In which of the following situations would you expect the lameness to be most pronounced?
- Walking in a straight line
- Trotting in a straight line
- Trotting on a 15m left rein circle
- Trotting on a 15m right rein circle
19. Which organ produces bile?
- Pancreas
- Lungs
- Liver
- Kidneys
20. An eggbar shoe is most commonly used in the treatment of:
- Navicular
- Laminitis
- Forging
- overreaching