Farrier Bingo- Caller s Questions and...
Transcript of Farrier Bingo- Caller s Questions and...
Farrier Bingo- Caller’s Questions and Answers
On the following pages are the questions to read for the Farrier Bingo
game cards. The answer to each question is in italics and underlined.
There are 8 picture questions; The answer is not on the question card
because you will need to show the picture to the players. The last page
has the answers to the picture cards.
To read out the questions, I cut the questions out, put them in a basket,
and then pulled the questions out randomly – it seemed more bingo-ish
to me.
Questions/answers provided by V. Kozlowski, Shore Riders Pony Club, Delmarva
Region, USPC. Software for the printing of the bingo cards provided by
myfreebingocards.com.
Last updated: Monday, February 27, 2017
Farrier Bingo
What is the 1st step in the Shoeing process? Preparation
How much does the average hoof grow in a month? ¼”
How many steps are there to the average shoeing process? Five
Another name for a Hoof Care Specialist? Farrier
What is the 2nd Step in the Shoeing process? Forging
What is put on some horseshoes to keep them from slipping back.- Side Clips
What is the name of the person who does all kinds of iron work, not just horseshoes? Blacksmith
These are sometimes added to horseshoes to give more traction and help prevent slipping. Studs
What is the 3rd step in the Shoeing process? Fitting
What tool is used to pull the shoe off a horse? Pincers
What is the 5th step in the shoeing process? Finishing
Tool used to file down uneven parts of the hoof? Rasp
What is the 4th step in the shoeing process? Nailing On
A farrier should come, on average, every ______ weeks? Six
What is the 1st step in the Shoeing process? Preparation
Using a hot forge to heat the iron and make or modify the shoes is called _______? Hot Shoeing
True or False, Missing nails is a reason to call a farrier. True
Hot Shoeing hurts the horse, true or false? False
Long Toe, Cracked Hoof, Raised Clenches are reasons to _____________? call the farrier
What is it called when your horse does not wear shoes? Barefoot
Pre-made horse shoes are also known as _____? Kegs
What are outward distortions on the hoof wall called? flares or wings
What farrier tool is used the pare away the dead sole from the hoof?- hoof knife
Used in place of a shoe while waiting for the farrier to come. Hoof boot
What farrier's tool is used to open nail holes on the shoe to receive the horse shoeing nail? Pritchel
What farrier tool is used to hold hot shoes while shaping although they can also be used to hold cold shoes? Fire Tongs
Nails on attached horse shoe should be parallel to what? coronary band
What is another name for nail/hoof cutters? Nippers
What is the name of the tool the farrier uses to rest the horse foot on? Hoof Stand
What two farrier tools should you have available to you for emergencies? Rasp & Pincers
When picking out the hoof, in which direction should you move the hoof pick? Heel to toe
A farrier’s protective apron is usually made out of what material? leather
What kind of crack is this ?
What kind of crack is this?
What kind of crack is this?
What farrier tool is used to determine the exact hoof angle and length so the corresponding pair of feet can be trimmed to the same length and angle? hoof gauge
What kind of horseshoe is this?
What kind of horseshoe is this?
What kind of horseshoe is this?
What kind of horseshoe is this?
What kind of horseshoe is
this?
BAR shoes form a completely closed shoe – the bar refers to the closure in the back of the shoe. What is this for? – heel support
A RIM Shoe looks like a standard shoe but has a
groove through the middle. What is this groove for? -
traction
An EGG Bar is a type of BAR shoe but forms an oval and extends beyond the heel. Why? More support for the heel and leg.
A HEART Bar shoe has an extra pointed piece in the center. What is this for? -
Frog support
Picture Answers
(Quarter Crack) Sand Crack
Heel Crack
Heart Bar
Egg Bar
Bar (or straight bar)
Rim Shoe
Standard