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A Cool Horse Quiz

These questions are a mixture of horsey subjects and hopefully won't be too hard... I'm British so the questions will be from a British perspective.

A multiple-choice quiz by groovyhorselover. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
groovyhorselover

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
98,836

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
5275

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (8/10), Guest 2 (10/10), Guest 31 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these isn't part of an English general purpose saddle? Hint

Flap

Cantle

Top strap

Tree

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of William Funnell's wife? Hint

Pippa

Penny

Sarah

Mary

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Question 3 of 10

3. True or False; The Eriskay Pony originated in Ireland.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Grand National is held at which racecourse?

Answer: (One Word, 7 letters)

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Question 5 of 10

5. A fleabitten grey is... Hint

A horse with fleas

A grey horse with flecks of another colour on its coat

Another name for dappled grey

A fault in grey showing horses

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Question 6 of 10

6. When vaulting, what pace is the horse usually going at? Hint

Tolt

Gallop

Trot

Canter

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Question 7 of 10

7. The author of Black Beauty was Anna_______?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. True or False: A Dartmoor is a type of headcollar.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Harvey Smith's son's name is:

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. How much of a horse's body content is water? Hint

60-70%

50-60%

15-25%

5-10%

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these isn't part of an English general purpose saddle?

Answer: Top strap

The cantle is the high part at the back of the saddle. The girth straps and stirrup leathers are underneath the saddle flap and the tree is the skeleton of the saddle.

2. What is the name of William Funnell's wife?

Answer: Pippa

Pippa is a successful 3-day eventer, and William is a top showjumper.

3. True or False; The Eriskay Pony originated in Ireland.

Answer: False

The Eriskay is a Scottish breed. The only Irish pony is the Connemara.

4. The Grand National is held at which racecourse?

Answer: Aintree

The famous race is held at Aintree, Liverpool. Did you know that 3-times National winner Red Rum is buried under the finishing post?

5. A fleabitten grey is...

Answer: A grey horse with flecks of another colour on its coat

Despite the name, fleabitten horses or ponies are very attractive and desireable!

6. When vaulting, what pace is the horse usually going at?

Answer: Canter

Although beginners start at walk, most vaulters work with a cantering horse.

7. The author of Black Beauty was Anna_______?

Answer: Sewell

Anna Sewell wrote the famous book, starring Black Beauty, Merrylegs and Ginger. It later became a film.

8. True or False: A Dartmoor is a type of headcollar.

Answer: False

False! A Dartmoor is a native British pony. Many still live on Dartmoor, and are caught and sold cheaply.

9. Harvey Smith's son's name is:

Answer: Robert

Harvey Smith, a top jumper who even tied with himself at the puissance competition at Horse of the Year Show, has a son called Robert who looks like he will be just as sucessful.

10. How much of a horse's body content is water?

Answer: 60-70%

It's true! 60-70% of our pony's body is made up of water. That's why they need plenty of it.

Source: Author groovyhorselover

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