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Q quarantine barn: 1) a U.S. Department of Agriculture structure used to
isolate foreign horses for a short period of time to ensure they are not carrying any disease. The structure may be at a racetrack, airport or specially designated facility. Horses must be cleared by a federal veterinarian before being released from quarantine. 2) any facility used to keep infected horses away from the general equine population. quarter crack: a vertical crack in the hoof wall between the toe and heel
of the hoof, usually extending into coronary band. Quarter Horse: American Quarter Horse, preferred terminology of the
American Quarter Horse Association, the registering body. Descended from Thoroughbreds and Spanish Barb bloodlines, the quarter horse is the most popular breed in the world with more than three million horses registered. It excels at virtually every equestrian sport and is known for its innate "cow sense," making it the ideal ranch horse. quicked: a horse is "quicked" when a hoof is trimmed too short or when a
horseshoe nail is driven into the quick or sensitive lamina of the hoof. In many cases, the horse flinches or pulls back when the quick occurs. Within a few days, some cases develop tenderness and mild to moderate lameness due to developing infection in the area. Treatment involves removal of the offending nail, if applicable, cleansing the hole and application of a poultice to draw out remaining contamination. quidding: the spitting out of partially chewed wads of food. Quidding is a
sign of a dental problem and/or difficulty swallowing. |
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