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Irish Draft/Draught Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the Irish Draft/Draught horse. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by CSIsidle01. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
CSIsidle01

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
200,846

Updated
Dec 02 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1393

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Question 1 of 10

1. Today, the Irish Draft/Draught is _____ than its ancestors. Hint

more skittish

heavier

lighter

smarter

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Question 2 of 10

2. What other breed is the Irish Draft/Draught often crossed with? Hint

Danish Warmblood

Arabian

Thoroughbred

Morgan

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Question 3 of 10

3. At the end of the 19th century, what draft breed was introduced to the Irish Draft/Draught, but later blamed for poor conformation below the knees? Hint

Ardennes

Clydesdale

Breton

Percheron

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Question 4 of 10

4. In appearance, there is sometimes a _____
______ on a well-set neck. Hint

Roman nose

Both

Dished face

Neither

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Question 5 of 10

5. In conformation, the shoulders should be _____ and the barrel and quarters _____. Hint

powerful, muscular

slender, broad

muscular, powerful

broad, slender

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Question 6 of 10

6. Is the Irish Draft/Draught considered a draft horse? Hint

Yes, they are like any other draft horse

Yes, although they are lighter than a typical draft horse

No, they are too light to be a draft horse

No, they are used as sport horses now

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Question 7 of 10

7. Is the Irish Draft/Draught just another name for the Irish Hunter? Hint

No, the Irish Hunter is a large pony

Yes, but the name Irish Hunter is only recognised in Ireland

Yes, there are many names for the Irish Draft/Draught/Hunter

No, but the Irish Draft/Draught helped form the Irish Hunter

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Question 8 of 10

8. What are the most common coat colors of the Irish Draft/Draught? Hint

Bay, Black, Roan

Bay, Dappled, Roan

Bay, Chestnut, and Gray

Bay, Palomino, Black

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Question 9 of 10

9. What part of Ireland did the Irish Draft/Draught originate from? Hint

East

South

North

West

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the Irish Draft's/Draught's disposition normally like? Hint

Mostly aggressive towards others

Easy-going and sociable

Can be jumpy

Tendency to be temperamental

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Today, the Irish Draft/Draught is _____ than its ancestors.

Answer: lighter

Today, these horses are normally used as riding horses.

2. What other breed is the Irish Draft/Draught often crossed with?

Answer: Thoroughbred

Irish Drafts/Draughts are crossed with Thoroughbreds to produce good competition horses.

3. At the end of the 19th century, what draft breed was introduced to the Irish Draft/Draught, but later blamed for poor conformation below the knees?

Answer: Clydesdale

The Clydesdale was introduced to improve the draft qualities of the Irish Draft/Draught. The poor conformation and also lack of stamina have been largely bred out.

4. In appearance, there is sometimes a _____ ______ on a well-set neck.

Answer: Roman nose

The head should look very intelligent.

5. In conformation, the shoulders should be _____ and the barrel and quarters _____.

Answer: powerful, muscular

The legs should be clean, with a short cannon bone and muscular second thigh and forearm.

6. Is the Irish Draft/Draught considered a draft horse?

Answer: Yes, although they are lighter than a typical draft horse

The term "Draft" can be confusing in this horse's name. The Irish Draft/Draught is generally lighter than a typical draft horse.

7. Is the Irish Draft/Draught just another name for the Irish Hunter?

Answer: No, but the Irish Draft/Draught helped form the Irish Hunter

Technically, the Irish Hunter isn't even a breed! It is only half-bred. The English Thoroughbred and the Irish Draft/Draught crossed to make this "breed".

8. What are the most common coat colors of the Irish Draft/Draught?

Answer: Bay, Chestnut, and Gray

The Irish Draft/Draught originates in Ireland and can grow to anywhere from 15.3 to 17 hands.

9. What part of Ireland did the Irish Draft/Draught originate from?

Answer: West

The COnnemara Pony originates in the East.

10. What is the Irish Draft's/Draught's disposition normally like?

Answer: Easy-going and sociable

The Irish Draft/Draught is a nice breed, making it a good first horse for older, taller people.
(Most of info provided by The Encyclopedia of Horses and Ponies by Tamsin Pickeral, some provided by Breeds of Draft Horses by S.R. Speelman.)

Source: Author CSIsidle01

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