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Show Jumping in the UK Trivia Quiz

Show Jumping in the UK.

A multiple-choice quiz by jk123. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jk123

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
303,617

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
485

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was unusual about Marion Mould's Olympic medal winning horse, Stroller? Hint

He was blind in one eye

He was a horse she had never ridden before, borrowed only for the event

He was an Appaloosa

He was actually a pony

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the surname of the famous show jumping brothers John and Michael? Hint

Gillespie

Smith

Whitaker

Funnell

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Question 3 of 10

3. To compete in affiliated Show Jumping in the UK, which society must you and your horse be registered with? Hint

SJAI

GBSJ

BHS

BSJA

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which class was named after Sir Harry Llewellyn's famous horse? Hint

Accumulator

Discovery

Foxhunter

Puissance

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Question 5 of 10

5. What horse did Ben Maher ride in the 2008 Olympics? Hint

Peppermill

Corlato

Rolette

Russel

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the competition where the competitors must jump a very high wall that gets higher each round? Hint

Accumulator

Puissance

Grand Prix

Power and Speed

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which horse did John Whitaker ride in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics? Hint

Milton

Shining Example

Hopscotch

Ryans Son

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Question 8 of 10

8. What happened to Nick Skelton in 2001 that could have ended his Show Jumping career? Hint

He broke his neck

His leg was badly broken in several places

He was involved in a horse doping scandal

His weight ballooned to 17 stone

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which horse won the prestigious Hickstead Derby, four consecutive years from 1976 to 1979? Hint

Milton

Owen Gregory

Boomerang

Ryans Son

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Question 10 of 10

10. What did Harvey Smith do following his round in the 1971 Hickstead Derby? Hint

Dismounted his horse in a Frankie Dettori "flying dismount" style

Fell off before he crossed the finish, so was eliminated

Gave a "V Sign" to the judges

Jumped the gate out of the arena as he couldn't stop his horse

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was unusual about Marion Mould's Olympic medal winning horse, Stroller?

Answer: He was actually a pony

He was out of a connemara pony mare by a thoroughbred stallion and only 14.2hh. They competed at the 1968 Olympics and won the Individual Silver Medal.

2. What is the surname of the famous show jumping brothers John and Michael?

Answer: Whitaker

The Whitakers are a Show Jumping dynasty, with John's children Robert and Louise and niece Ellen also very talented competitors.

3. To compete in affiliated Show Jumping in the UK, which society must you and your horse be registered with?

Answer: BSJA

BSJA is the British Show Jumping Association.

4. Which class was named after Sir Harry Llewellyn's famous horse?

Answer: Foxhunter

This is a very prestigious qualifying class, with the final held each year at the Horse of the Year show.

5. What horse did Ben Maher ride in the 2008 Olympics?

Answer: Rolette

The ten-year old mare was sold later that year for an undisclosed sum, and has gone to compete in the United States.

6. What is the competition where the competitors must jump a very high wall that gets higher each round?

Answer: Puissance

The word Puissance means power in French. A record was set by Franke Sloothaak who cleared an amazing 7 foot 10 inches on Leonardo in 1991.

7. Which horse did John Whitaker ride in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics?

Answer: Ryans Son

This amazing horse is the horse that carried John to his first major successes, and a Silver Team medal in the 1984 Olympics.

8. What happened to Nick Skelton in 2001 that could have ended his Show Jumping career?

Answer: He broke his neck

Nick was advised he should never compete again as a fall could kill him. He briefly retired in 2001 but returned to competition the following year.

9. Which horse won the prestigious Hickstead Derby, four consecutive years from 1976 to 1979?

Answer: Boomerang

This amazing feat has never been repeated though two riders have come very close with 3 consecutive wins, Michael Whitaker with Monsanta (1991-1993), and Peter Charles with Corrada (2001-2003).

10. What did Harvey Smith do following his round in the 1971 Hickstead Derby?

Answer: Gave a "V Sign" to the judges

Harvey Smith was a colourful and sometimes controversial competitor in the 1970s. He was disciplined for this action, but it was overturned on appeal.

Source: Author jk123

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