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A Horse, Of Course Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about horses. Can you choose the correct horse, of course?

A multiple-choice quiz by SLAPSHOT4. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
SLAPSHOT4

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
353,182

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
762

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. This is a palomino horse that starred in a 1961 TV series with Wilbur Post. This theme song started with "a horse is a horse, of course, of course". What is the name of this talking horse? Hint

Topper

Trigger

Mr. Ed

Silver

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Question 2 of 10

2. This horse was famous in 1973 as the Triple Crown champion. The most notable feat was winning at Belmont Park by 31 lengths. What is the name of this horse? Hint

Secretariat

Buttermilk

Seabiscuit

Silver

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Question 3 of 10

3. This 1877 colorful novel written by Anna Sewell became an immediate best seller. It taught people how to be kind and respectful. What is the name of this glamorous colorful book title? Hint

Silver

Black Beauty

Trigger

Champion

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Question 4 of 10

4. This ancient greek mythological winged horse is the symbol of power and speed. Can you name this divine creature? Hint

Siren

Harpy

Pegasus

Centaur

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the Chinese zodiac calendar the Horse is traditionally what numbered sign? Hint

7th

1st

9th

4th

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1941, this title character was a best seller series from Walter Farley. This Arab sheikh's prized horse was described as "the most famous fictional horse of the century" by the "New York Times." What is the name of this book? Hint

Black Beauty

Horse Heaven

My Friend Flicka

The Black Stallion

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Question 7 of 10

7. Usually the average lifespan of a horse is 20-25 years. However, Old Billy defied the odds and entered the world record books as the oldest horse in 1822. What age did he achieve? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the 1970's there were three horses that won the Triple Crown trophy. The third was accomplished in 1978. What is the name of this horse? Hint

Citation

Count Fleet

Assault

Affirmed

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1938, this palomino horse was notably famous as Roy Rogers' horse in American Western films. What is the name of this stallion? Hint

Silver

Buttermilk

Champion

Trigger

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Question 10 of 10

10. This group of horses is synonymous with the lyric "Here comes the King, here comes the big number one, Budweiser beer is beer that is second to none." What is the type of horse? Hint

Stallion

Belgian

Mustang

Clydesdale

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This is a palomino horse that starred in a 1961 TV series with Wilbur Post. This theme song started with "a horse is a horse, of course, of course". What is the name of this talking horse?

Answer: Mr. Ed

"Mr. Ed" aired in the 1960's and lasted for six seasons. It starred Alan Young as Wilbur Post, and Mr. Ed would only speak to him.

2. This horse was famous in 1973 as the Triple Crown champion. The most notable feat was winning at Belmont Park by 31 lengths. What is the name of this horse?

Answer: Secretariat

Secretariat lived from 30 March, 1970 to 4 October, 1989. He won the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes to become the 9th U.S. Triple Crown champion. In 1974 he was voted into the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame.

3. This 1877 colorful novel written by Anna Sewell became an immediate best seller. It taught people how to be kind and respectful. What is the name of this glamorous colorful book title?

Answer: Black Beauty

"Black Beauty" was Anna Sewell's only book written. However, she lived long enough to see the book's success. She passed away five months after the book was published.

4. This ancient greek mythological winged horse is the symbol of power and speed. Can you name this divine creature?

Answer: Pegasus

Pegasus is the divine winged horse that was sired by Poseidon and foaled by Medusa. Harpy is the winged monster with the body of chicken/woman, Centaur is the half-man, half-horse creature, and Siren is the winged bird/woman.

5. In the Chinese zodiac calendar the Horse is traditionally what numbered sign?

Answer: 7th

The sign of the Horse is compatible with people born under the sign of the Dog and the Tiger. The ninth sign is the year of the Monkey. The first sign is the year of the Rat and the fourth sign is the year of the Rabbit.

Answer: The Black Stallion

Walter Farley wrote 20 "Black Stallion" series books, the last one was co-written with his son Steven. The series was intended for young readers, and were written between the years 1941 to 1989.

7. Usually the average lifespan of a horse is 20-25 years. However, Old Billy defied the odds and entered the world record books as the oldest horse in 1822. What age did he achieve?

Answer: 62

Old Billy was used to pull barges along the canal throughout the English village of Woolston, Cheshire. He passed away on 27 November, 1822.

8. In the 1970's there were three horses that won the Triple Crown trophy. The third was accomplished in 1978. What is the name of this horse?

Answer: Affirmed

Secretariat won the Triple Crown in 1973, Seattle Slew won in 1977, and Affirmed won in 1978. The other horses listed won prior to the 1970's, Citation won in 1948, Assault won in 1946, and Count Fleet won in 1943.

9. In 1938, this palomino horse was notably famous as Roy Rogers' horse in American Western films. What is the name of this stallion?

Answer: Trigger

Trigger's original name was Golden Cloud. Roy Rogers bought the horse and renamed him Trigger. Of the other horses mentioned Silver was in the "Lone Ranger," Champion was Gene Autry's horse, and Buttermilk was Dale Evans' horse that starred in the Roy Rogers' television series from 1951-59.

10. This group of horses is synonymous with the lyric "Here comes the King, here comes the big number one, Budweiser beer is beer that is second to none." What is the type of horse?

Answer: Clydesdale

The Clydesdale horse is named after the region of Clydesdale, Scotland. The horse can be identified by the white markings on the face, feet, and legs. They also have feathering on their lower legs. The ad slogan for the King of beers was used for "Budweiser" beer that is a brand of Anheuser Busch brewery.

The television commercials feature the Clydesdale horses pulling the beer wagon. The Stallion is a male horse that has not been gelded. The Mustang is considered to be a free roaming horse that was brought to western North America from the Spanish.

The Belgian is known as the Belgian heavy horse because it can pull enormous weights. In competition, two horses had pulled 17,000 pounds.

Source: Author SLAPSHOT4

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