Just Because He's Geriatric

Of those two inevitable consequences of life - taxes and getting older - the horse is fortunate to only have to experience one. But they do age, these equine companions of ours, and the geriatric horse faces challenges his younger counterpart does not. Do you know what these challenges are? Take this quiz and find out. I'll score your quiz and return the results to you via email. Have fun!

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What is the current average lifespan of a horse said to be?
20 years
24 years
28 years

Modern researchers suspect which of the following to be the most significant factor contributing to the horse's increased lifespan?
specialized geriatric feeds
improved equine dentistry
modern deworming drugs

As horses age and their teeth wear down, they may start dropping wads of partially-chewed hay or grass from their mouths. What is this wad called?
quid
cud
mat

What is the name of the tumor often found under the tails of aged grey horses?
sarcoid
melanoma
carcinoma

Which of the following breeds has a reputation for having a longer-than-average lifespan?
Arabian
Quarter Horse
Thoroughbred

Which of the following is not a lameness frequently experienced by aged equines?
ringbone
navicular disease
capped elbow

Which of the following body functions decreases the most rapidly as a horse ages?
digestive processes
reproductive function
hoof growth

Cushing's Disease is associated with ... ?
fat lipomas
pituitary tumor
thyroid tumor

As the equine body ages, it is estimated that its athletic ability diminishes in what order?
endurance first, then agility, speed, and strength
agility first, then speed, endurance, and strength
speed first, then agility, strength, and endurance

Approximately how many times faster does an equine body age than a human body?
3 times faster
5 times faster
7 times faster

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