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All About Horse Breeds Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the different breeds of horses and ponies. I hope you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by blondelolly. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
blondelolly

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
252,610

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
3267

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Question 1 of 10

1. This breed of pony is one of the rarest of all equine breeds. It originated in Majorca and usually stands around 14 hands high. Its main uses are riding and agricultural work. Hint

Balearic

Barb

Brumby

Bhutia

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Question 2 of 10

2. This breed originates in France. There are three different types of horses within this breed, the Postier, Draft and Small Draft. This breed is considered a coldblood. Hint

Boulonnais

Breton

Bosnian

Burma

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Question 3 of 10

3. This breed originated from Calabria in Italy. It is descended from the Neapolitan horse and is usually used as a riding horse. Hint

Calabrese

Carthusian

Camargue

Cheju

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Knabstrup is generally found in which colour? Hint

Chestnut

Spotted

Black

Albino / Cremello

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following is true about the temperament of the Konik Pony? Hint

Wild and difficult to handle

Independent and bad tempered

Independent and good tempered

Kind and willing to learn

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Question 6 of 10

6. This breed originated in the Basque region of Spain and France. Over the years, it has had a variety of uses including mining, riding and driving. Hint

Pottok

Paso Fino

Peruvian Pony

Percheron

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Question 7 of 10

7. This warmblood originated in the USSR. It is known for being bold and courageous. It is descended from the Orlov Trotter and the Standardbred. Hint

Salerno

Sanhe

Russian Trotter

Standard Trotter

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Skyros Pony is now almost extinct. Where does this breed originate from? Hint

Spain

Africa

Greece

France

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Przewalski horse is believed to be the only breed of wild horse remaining today. What other name does this breed have? Hint

Mongolian Wild Horse

European Wild Horse

African Wild Horse

Murakosi

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Question 10 of 10

10. This pony breed originates in Ireland and almost became extinct. Originally these ponies were used to transport turf (peat) from bogs. Which breed am I talking about? Hint

Connemara Pony

Cork Bog Pony

Kerry Bog Pony

Bog Trotter

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This breed of pony is one of the rarest of all equine breeds. It originated in Majorca and usually stands around 14 hands high. Its main uses are riding and agricultural work.

Answer: Balearic

The Balearic pony is usually bay or brown in colour. As it is so rare, not much is known about this breed.

2. This breed originates in France. There are three different types of horses within this breed, the Postier, Draft and Small Draft. This breed is considered a coldblood.

Answer: Breton

The Postier Breton are quite elegant and they have a little feathering on their lower legs. The Breton Draft horses are bigger than the Postier. As their name suggests, the Small Brenton Draft are a smaller version of the Brenton Draft.

3. This breed originated from Calabria in Italy. It is descended from the Neapolitan horse and is usually used as a riding horse.

Answer: Calabrese

The Calabrese usually stands around 16 hands high. It is known for its intelligence.

4. The Knabstrup is generally found in which colour?

Answer: Spotted

The Knabstrup orginates in Denmark and is usually around 15.3 hands high. The breed is active and willing to learn. It is usually found in the circus.

5. Which of the following is true about the temperament of the Konik Pony?

Answer: Independent and good tempered

The Konik's main use is agricultural work. It is usually blue dun or grey in colour with a dorsal stripe.

6. This breed originated in the Basque region of Spain and France. Over the years, it has had a variety of uses including mining, riding and driving.

Answer: Pottok

The Pottok are found in most colours. Today they are quite a popular choice for dressage horses.

7. This warmblood originated in the USSR. It is known for being bold and courageous. It is descended from the Orlov Trotter and the Standardbred.

Answer: Russian Trotter

This breed is mainly used in trotting races. Despite being very similar to the Orlov, it is actually faster when racing than the Orlov.

8. The Skyros Pony is now almost extinct. Where does this breed originate from?

Answer: Greece

The Skyros Pony is generally used for riding. The normal colours found in this breed are grey, bay and dun.

9. The Przewalski horse is believed to be the only breed of wild horse remaining today. What other name does this breed have?

Answer: Mongolian Wild Horse

The Przewalski horse was actually extinct in the wild until the mid 1990's. The Przewalski Foundation and breeding preserves in the Ukraine were responsible for reintroducing the animals into the wild. The breed is still rare with most of the horses being found in zoos.

10. This pony breed originates in Ireland and almost became extinct. Originally these ponies were used to transport turf (peat) from bogs. Which breed am I talking about?

Answer: Kerry Bog Pony

The Kerry Bog Pony usually stands around 11 hands high. The most common colours found in this breed are chestnut and bay.

Source: Author blondelolly

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