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Horse Riding in the UK Trivia Quiz

Think you know about UK horse riding? Try this quiz. It is all to do with horse riding in the UK.

A multiple-choice quiz by horseygirl123. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
horseygirl123

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
355,768

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
526

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the most important thing to wear when riding? Hint

Riding helmet

Riding boots

Jodhpurs

Gloves

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of Charlotte Dujardin's horse she rode in London Olympics 2012? Hint

Super Star

Valegro

Angel Face

Imperial Pendalot

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Question 3 of 10

3. When riding in what position should your toes be? Hint

Pointing up

Sticking outwards

Pointing down

None of these

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Question 4 of 10

4. In harness racing there are trotters and ___? Hint

Warmbloods

Standards

Pacers

Lopers

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Question 5 of 10

5. In UK show jumping, if your horse won't jump a fence, what is it called? Hint

Naughtiness

Stopping

Refusal

Disobedience

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Question 6 of 10

6. In show jumping, why should the stirrups be shortened? Hint

None of these

It is more comfortable for the rider

So the rider can rise out of the saddle easily when going over a jump

It is more comfortable for the horse

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is a piaffe? Hint

When a horse sits on its hocks and lifts its forehand off the ground

A collected trot on the spot

When a horse canters very quickly

When a horse trots very quickly

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of Mary King's horse she rode in the London Olympics of 2012? Hint

Imperial Cavalier

King William

Lord Chevrolet

Star Appeal

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which is the fastest pace of the horse? Hint

Canter

Trot

Walk

Gallop

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Question 10 of 10

10. Lastic was a horse that broke a world record in 1978. Which record did he attain? Hint

Won the Grand National and the Kentucky Derby

Lowest limbo dancing horse

Highest jump ever taken

Fastest time around Aintree

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the most important thing to wear when riding?

Answer: Riding helmet

It is important to wear a riding helmet when riding to protect your head. If you don't have a riding hat on and you fall off your horse, you may hurt your head, possibly seriously.

2. What was the name of Charlotte Dujardin's horse she rode in London Olympics 2012?

Answer: Valegro

Charlotte Dujardin is a professional dressage rider. She rode in the London Olympics of 2012 and won a gold medal for Britain with Valegro, who is a 16.2hh dark bay gelding.

3. When riding in what position should your toes be?

Answer: Pointing up

Your toes should always be pointing upwards because if your horse/pony suddenly stops, and your toes are down, there is a chance that you will fall over the horse's head. If your toes are pointing upwards and the horse stops, you will be more secure.

4. In harness racing there are trotters and ___?

Answer: Pacers

Most people use trotters in harness racing because of their speed. In 1989, the qualification time in races was 1 minute 22 seconds over 1km. The trotter's gait is unusual because the diagonally opposite legs move together in unison.

5. In UK show jumping, if your horse won't jump a fence, what is it called?

Answer: Refusal

Horses can refuse to jump if they are in the wrong position to tackle the fence or if they think it is too high. A second refusal will mean elimination from the competition.

6. In show jumping, why should the stirrups be shortened?

Answer: So the rider can rise out of the saddle easily when going over a jump

The proper jumping position is heels down, arms stretched forward, with your bottom back and right out of the saddle. To do this, the stirrups must be shortened as the rider finds it easier to rise out of the saddle.

7. What is a piaffe?

Answer: A collected trot on the spot

In the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, they train their horses to perform tricks such as a piaffe, pirouettes, caprioles and lots more.

8. What is the name of Mary King's horse she rode in the London Olympics of 2012?

Answer: Imperial Cavalier

Mary King competed on Imperial Cavalier in dressage, cross country, and show jumping in London Olympics 2012. Imperial Cavalier is a 16.2hh bay gelding.

9. Which is the fastest pace of the horse?

Answer: Gallop

A gallop is a four beated gait during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously.

10. Lastic was a horse that broke a world record in 1978. Which record did he attain?

Answer: Highest jump ever taken

Nick Skelton's horse Lastic jumped 2.32m (7ft 7inches), in Olympia, London in 1978.

Source: Author horseygirl123

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