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2) When should a foal begin it's halter breaking
*The first month
3) At what age is it safe to start a horse under saddle with light riding?
*3 years
4) What colour is a very pale Palomino called?
*Isabella
5) What common horse colour consists of a black mane and tail, black legs, and a medium broen body?
*Bay
6) Most foals should be weaned at what age?
*Six months
7) At what age should a foal be de-wormed for the first time?
*Six weeks
At a year old, your horse should be tolerant of what?*All of these
9) If your foal is orphaned, what can you do to help it grow?
*All of these
10) What was the name of Alexander the Great's black horse?
*Bucephalus
11) Which piece of tack should be the last one introduced when starting a young horse?
*Bit
12) Foals should have colostrum within the first 12 hours after birth
*True
13) The first time a horse is tied to learn to stand patiently, what are some common reactions the youngster may have?
*Pulling back
*Jerking on the rope
*Pawing
14) Why should you not start a horse under saddle too young?
*It can damage their backs
*It can damage their knees
15) How many pounds can a healthy foal gain per day?
*3 lbs
16) When should a foal be given it's first vaccination
*Three months
17) For an orphaned foal, a milk-producing goat can serve as a foster?
*True
