Uncommon Horse Breeds Trivia Quiz

Answer: Marwari

Marwaris come in all colours, including piebald and skewbald, and range from 14.2 to 16hands. Horses with curved ears have been seen in cave paintings since 2000 BC!

Answer: Suffolk Punch

Every Suffolk horse has ancestry to one stallion, the "Horse of Ufford", owned by Thomas Crisp. Crisp described his horse as being "chesnut", and that is why all Suffolk Punches, while being chestnut, are called "chesnut".

Answer: Knapstruper

Knapstrupers are a Danish breed popular as driving and riding horses, and used to be sought after for circus work for their flashy coats and broad backs.

Answer: Akhal-Teke

The Akhal-Teke originates in Turkmenistan, near Russia, and has several unique features including a coat with a metallic shine, and almond-shaped eyes. The Akhal-Teke has been bred for over 3000 years!

Answer: Bashkir

Bashkirs, also know as Bashkir Curlies, are known for their curly manes, tails, and thick winter coats. They can boast that this different hair is hypoallergenic, just like some dog breeds. Their coats are their most noticeable feature, but they are great all-around riding horses, with kind temperaments.

Answer: Rocky Mountain Horse

All Rocky Mountain horses descended from one horse named Old Tobe. Known for their smooth gaits and kind temperaments, Rocky Mountain horses are suitable for any discipline, are excellent trail horses with a comfy motion, and are very sure-footed.

Answer: Sable Island Pony

Sable Island is a tiny, sandy island off the east coast of Nova Scotia. Like the ponies of Chincoteague, these feral ponies are rumoured to have gotten to the island by surviving shipwrecks, and swimming to the island. A far more reasonable tale says the French settlers just turned them loose on the island. Around 250 ponies live on Sable Island, and they are unmanaged by people and completely wild.

Answer: Eriskay pony

The Eriskay pony is native to Scotland, where it was used to pull carts of peat and seaweed. Also, farm pony Eriskays were tough and able to withstand any weather Scotland threw at them. When Scotland moved into more of a modern society, peat and seaweed stopped being gathered, leading to the decline of this breed. Today, Eriskays are classified as rare, with about 420 in the entire world.

Answer: Waler

The Waler developed in 18th century Australia, in the colony of New South Wales. Bred from a variety of stock, the Waler was bred for working the cattle stations and clear the land. Hardy and tough, this agile breed can be used for any discipline.

Answer: Brumby

Brumbies, like the mustangs, are feral horse descended from horses turned loose over two hundred years ago. They live all over Australia's wild places. They have no set height or type, but are tough, hardy, and strong.