Fractured Horse Breeds Trivia Quiz

Answer: Appaloosa

The Appaloosa is a very popular breed of horse in America and it is the official state horse of Idaho (1975). It is a popular horse that started off as a stock horse and has been used on television shows and in movies. One movie in particular was "Appaloosa" which was shown in 2008 and starred Renée Zellweger.

Answer: Palomino

The Palomino horse is a much sought after television and movie horse, two famous ones being Mr Ed (1960s) and Trigger, Roy Rogers' horse. They usually have brown eyes and are very popular as parade and show ring horses.

Answer: Italian Trotter

The Italian Trotter is a very large powerful horse especially bred for harness racing. It originated in Italy in the 19th Century after being bred from various horses to make it strong and fast.

Answer: Clydesdale

The Clydesdale is a horse that is very large and can pull heavy loads. It has been used in wars and is usually brownish with distinctive white markings. It was originally used for agriculture and hauling and has been used as a Drum horse for the British Household Cavalry. Once mechanisation of farming practices arrived the Clydesdales were not needed much so their numbers are slowly dwindling.

Answer: Holsteiner

The Holsteiner is a horse that originated in the northern part of Germany and it is well known for its jumping ability. This horse has an elegant gait with good balance making it ideal for dressage and show jumping. Before machinery, they were used in agriculture to pull carts and in transporting people in coaches. Usually, these horses have a hot brand on their left hip, which is done when they are foals and fillies.

Answer: Thoroughbred

The Thoroughbred is a very agile, speedy and spirited horse that comes in many colors such as bay, brown, chestnut, black or gray. It was developed in the 17th century in England but is now seen all around the world. It has been bred for show jumping, dressage, polo and foxhunting but its speedy nature makes it prone to accidents and health problems.

Answer: Spanish Mustang

The Spanish Mustang horse is a descendent of horses from Spain but is now extinct there. It is a domesticated horse of medium size that was developed in the 17th century. It has smooth muscles, a short back, a rounded rump and a low set tail. It is very hardy and doesn't seem to get as many foot and leg injuries as other breeds.

It comes in many colors including bay, chestnut, black and gray and is seen in America.

Answer: Peruvian Paso

The Peruvian Paso is a horse that is medium sized, strong and hardy, easy to ride and easy to control. Originally used for transportaion and breeding stock, the Peruvian government has declared this horse a cultural Heritage horse.

Answer: Colorado Ranger

The Colorado Ranger is an American horse that comes in many solid colors and it has a good disposition and is a pleasure to ride. It is used as a ranch horse and trail riding and can be found in Canada also.

Answer: Lipizzaner

The Lipizzaner/Lippizaner is a breed of riding and carriage horse and is nearly always grey in color. This horse came about in the 16th century and was developed with the help of the Habsburg nobility. The Lipizzaners live longer and remain active way longer than any other horse and they have been seen in movies and on television. One movie where the Lippizzaner horse has been used is in 1963 in Walt Disney's "Miracle of the White Stallions".