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Horse Health Trivia 2/16/12
This weeks horse heath trivia is sponsored by The Illuminated Hoof Pick! You win one awesome hoof pick, and a friendship bracelet that benefits JustWorld International.
You know the rules, first person to comment correctly with all the answers in one comment, wins!
1. Approximately _______% of lameness problems in horses are related to osteoarthritis
a) 20
b) 40
c) 60
d) 80
2. True or False: Collagen and Silica are included in join supplements to support the tissue
3. Which of the following herb is NOT used fight inflammation
a) Boswellia
b) Yucca
c) Fenugreek
d) Devil’s Claw
4. Which of these can be another name for arthritis
a) Ringbone
b) Bone Spavin
c) Navicular
d) All of the above
5. True or False: Young and/ or healthy horses don’t need joint supplements
6. Which of the following is NOT a common joint supplement ingredient?
a) Glucosamine
b) Biotin
c) Hyaluronic Acid
d) Chondroitin Sulfate
7. Which joint is most frequently affected by degenerative joint disease (DJD)?
a) Hock
b) Hip
c) Fetlock
d) Elbow
8. True or False: There is no research showing that oral joint supplements are beneficial
9. True or False: Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate do the same thing.
10. True or False: If you have your horses hocks injected, he doesn’t need a joint supplement
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Category: Health, Horse Health Trivia
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My name is Kendralee Corbett. I’m 15 years old and a freshman in high school. As a JEM Contributor, I work with Product Reviews, Trivia and Contest. I’ve been riding for 2 years. I compete in jumpers and eventing with my pony, Emmy. Emmy is a 14.2 hand welsh mare and I’ve owned her since October 28, 2011. I love her!
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1. 60%
2. True
3. Boswellia
4. Bone Spavin
5. False
6. Chondroitin Sulfate
7. Hock
8. Flase
9. True
10. False
1. C
2. True
3. C
4. D
5. False
6. B
7. D
8. False
9. False
10. False
Thanks for playing- the contest is still open as neither current answers are entirely correct.
1- C 60%. 2-True. 3- C Fenugreek. 4-d all of the above. 5-T and F it depends on what kind of work the horse is doing and an individuals or Vet’s philosophy. 6- B. biotin. 7-A hock. 8- True. 9-False. 10- True and False depends how the horse is doing and individual owners philosophy.