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Quiz about The Wonderful World of Horses

The Wonderful World of Horses Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz all about horses. Topics range from horse breeds to riding styles. Enjoy!

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

Author
SadieB

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
240,739

Updated
Aug 01 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4477

Last 3 plays: calmdecember (4/10), Jeannie Marie (10/10), Guest 2 (10/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. What breed of horse is born brown, turns lighter with age, and lives wild in the marshes of France? Hint

Camargue

Thoroughbred

American Mustang

Gelderlander

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first horse to win the Triple Crown? Hint

Big Ben

The Godolphin Arabian

Sir Barton

Cigar

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Question 3 of 10

3. How is an American White different from other horses? Hint

It has pink skin

It has black and brown spots on its coat

It rolls more than other horses

It can live longer than any horse on record

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Question 4 of 10

4. What happened to the young racehorse, Barbaro, in the Preakness Stakes of 2006? Hint

Barbaro threw his jockey

Barbaro broke his left hind leg

Barbaro broke his right hind leg

Barbaro won in record time

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is a swirled circle of hairs in the middle of a horse's forehead called? Hint

whorl

ringlet

star

circle of swirled hairs

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Question 6 of 10

6. What breed of horse has a straight profile, curved crest, and long, sloping pasterns? Hint

Morgan

Shire

Arab

Saddlebred

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the third gait called in non-gaited horses? Hint

canter

halt

gallop

tolt

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the proper jumping form? Hint

rising out of the saddle, jerking the reins back or to one side while the horse is in the air

sitting tightly into the saddle, easing the reins forward slightly

raised out of the saddle, the reins pushed forward slightly

sitting tightly in the saddle, jerking the reins back or to one side while in the air

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Question 9 of 10

9. What breed originated in America? Hint

Saddlebred

Thoroughbred

Shetland Pony

Arab

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the style of English riding called where the saddle is flat and two sets of reins are used? Hint

saddleseat

jumping

huntseat

bareback

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What breed of horse is born brown, turns lighter with age, and lives wild in the marshes of France?

Answer: Camargue

The Camargue is one of the toughest horses around. The habitat they live in has scarce grass, tons of mud, and many dangers around. The hardy horse is favored by French "cowboys" because the breed is surefooted and cunning.

2. Who was the first horse to win the Triple Crown?

Answer: Sir Barton

Big Ben was an Olympic champion, not a racer. Cigar, although he was a racehorse, was not the first to win the Triple Crown. The Godolphin Arabian wasn't even alive at the time of the first Triple Crown races. He lived before that time, and sired many successful racers.

3. How is an American White different from other horses?

Answer: It has pink skin

An American White is a horse with pink skin, which causes the coat to appear white. The horses may also have rims of pink around their eyes and muzzle, and they may have glass, or pale blue, eyes.

4. What happened to the young racehorse, Barbaro, in the Preakness Stakes of 2006?

Answer: Barbaro broke his right hind leg

Sadly, the young superstar horse was unable to finish the big race. He wasn't euthanized at first. He was put down in January of 2007.

5. What is a swirled circle of hairs in the middle of a horse's forehead called?

Answer: whorl

A whorl is a circle of hairs that are swirled around. Not every horse has a whorl.

6. What breed of horse has a straight profile, curved crest, and long, sloping pasterns?

Answer: Morgan

The Morgan horse is flashy and handsome. They can be seen in saddleseat classes at shows. Long, sloping pasterns cause the horse to have a flashy, high-stepping gait.

7. What is the third gait called in non-gaited horses?

Answer: canter

The canter is the third gait in non-gaited horses, like Walkers. It is a three-beat gait, and in most horses, it feels like a rocking horse moving around.

8. What is the proper jumping form?

Answer: raised out of the saddle, the reins pushed forward slightly

If you sit in the saddle while the horse is jumping, they could stumble or not take off as well, either hurting themselves, or causing you to knock down a pole or two. Jerking back on the reins will hurt the horse's mouth, not allow them to extend their neck to clear the fence, and make the horse confused.

9. What breed originated in America?

Answer: Saddlebred

The Saddlebred can most often seen in the show ring! With long, sloping pasterns, their gait is flashy and spirited. Most often, you can spot the Saddlebred in saddleseat classes.

10. What is the style of English riding called where the saddle is flat and two sets of reins are used?

Answer: saddleseat

Saddleseat is not for everyone! The riders must sit taller than they would for western riding or English huntseat, and they have to raise their hands and head higher. The horses must lift their knees higher and their heads must be fashionably raised.

Source: Author SadieB

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