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The big pony health quiz

Do you know what to look for in a healthy pony and how to treat common problems? Take our quiz to test your knowledge!

What should a healthy pony’s temperature be?

37.5–38.5°C

Around 20°C

39–41°C

Correct! Wrong!

Where do you take your pony’s temperature from?

His hooves

His mouth

His bottom

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When your pony’s resting, how many breaths should he take per minute?

30–40 breaths

10–20 breaths

20–40 breaths

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Did you know? When cantering or galloping, your pony takes one breath with each stride.

What heart rate should a healthy pony have at rest?

60–70 beats per hour

20–30 beats per minute

35–45 beats per minute

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Did you know? Pain, fear and excitement can all cause your pony’s heart rate to increase.

Why should you not use your thumb to take your pony’s heart rate?

Because it has its own pulse

Because your thumb’s not as sensitive as your fingers

You can use your thumb, it’s fine

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What can a poultice be used for?

To act instead of a shoe

To help draw out an abscess from your pony’s hoof

To help protect your pony’s hoof from cracking

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Which of these is not a sign of laminitis?

Shifting his weight from side to side

Hooves that feel hotter than usual

Kicking at his belly and trying to roll

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How often should a pony have his teeth checked and rasped?

At least once a year, or every six months for young and old ponies

Every six months, but once a year for young and old ponies

Every two years, but more often if you think there might be a problem

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What worms will a worm egg count not pick up?

It picks up all types of worms

Tapeworm and encysted redworm

Roundworm

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The big pony health quiz

Uh oh, pony health isn’t your specialist subject! Don’t panic – we all have to start somewhere and reading through all your old copies of PONY is a great place to start!

You know some stuff, but there’s always room to learn more! Make sure you keep reading horsey books and PONY mags and you’re bound to get full marks before you know it.

You’re a total health guru – have you thought about becoming a vet when you’re older? There’s not much you don’t know about ponies, and all your friends come to you for advice. Good work!