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Miniature Horses Trivia Quiz

Since I raise and breed miniature horses, I thought you might like to try your luck on answering some specialized questions!

A multiple-choice quiz by lfhaines. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
lfhaines

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
88,285

Updated
Sep 26 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Miniature horses are small sized versions of which of these? Hint

ponies.

animals who are cousins to horses.

mixes between horses and mules.

horses of any color and conformation.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Miniature horses are mostly used for: Hint

Olympic equestrian sports.

coal mining.

show and pets.

meat and hides.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Miniature horses are never found in pinto colors.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. The maximum height for a registered AMHA horse [American Miniature Horse Association] is: Hint

40"

33"

34"

36"

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Question 5 of 10

5. When breeding miniature horses, the following general rule is used: Hint

mate brother and sister to get them smaller.

mate a smaller male to a larger female.

use as many stallions as possible to impregnate the female.

make sure that the stallion calls the next morning.

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Question 6 of 10

6. In order to measure a miniature horse's height, one measures from the ground to where? Hint

between the shoulder blades

the top of the head.

the tip of the ears.

the base of the tail

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Question 7 of 10

7. Miniature horses eat the following: Hint

hay.

corn, oats, barley and molasses mixture.

any of these.

alfalfa/grain pellets.

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Question 8 of 10

8. AMHA sponsored miniature horse shows can offer which of these classes? Hint

height, width and length.

tricks, jumps and speed.

child riding, halter and driving.

halter, driving and color.

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Question 9 of 10

9. The gestation period of a miniature horse is closest to which of these? Hint

9 months

11 months

6 months

2 years

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Question 10 of 10

10. Many miniature horse owners use the following as guard animals to protect their horses: Hint

deer.

pigs.

foxes.

llamas.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Miniature horses are small sized versions of which of these?

Answer: horses of any color and conformation.

Miniature horses are found in all colors and conformations. The more color and variation in the colors the better!

2. Miniature horses are mostly used for:

Answer: show and pets.

Miniature horses are too small for Olympic equestrian sports, coal mining is now mechanized and although I suppose you could eat them, somehow hamburger from the store suits me better!

3. Miniature horses are never found in pinto colors.

Answer: false

In fact, pintos are quite common and popular. Pinto coloration is defined as white and other colors in assorted patch patterns. I have a gorgeous black and white yearling mare named Cheyenne.

4. The maximum height for a registered AMHA horse [American Miniature Horse Association] is:

Answer: 34"

The maximum height according to the AMHA is 34". A horse cannot be permanently registered unless it is still at or below 34" at age 5. However, another registry, The American Miniature Horse Registry, accepts miniature horses that do not exceed 38" at 3 yrs. of age.

5. When breeding miniature horses, the following general rule is used:

Answer: mate a smaller male to a larger female.

It is always the intent of the breeder to make the breed smaller if possible. In addition, a smaller baby makes for a easier delivery. Newborn minis are between 16" and 23" in height, and weigh between 16 and 30 lbs.

6. In order to measure a miniature horse's height, one measures from the ground to where?

Answer: between the shoulder blades

The highest part of the back, in between the shoulders blades, is called the withers and is where a horse's height is determined.

7. Miniature horses eat the following:

Answer: any of these.

They eat the same things as a full size horse; only much less! Our miniature horses eat about 1/8 as much as a large one.

8. AMHA sponsored miniature horse shows can offer which of these classes?

Answer: halter, driving and color.

As with most horse shows, halter classes are important; color competition is big and the horses can pull one or two people in specially made carts! In addition, obstacle (trail) classes, showmanship and riderless jumping classes for youth and adults are offered.

9. The gestation period of a miniature horse is closest to which of these?

Answer: 11 months

The same as any other horse. 337 days.

10. Many miniature horse owners use the following as guard animals to protect their horses:

Answer: llamas.

Llamas "adopt" the herd and protect them from coyotes and dogs.

Source: Author lfhaines

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