Am I ready to buy a horse?

Do you think you are ready for a horse or pony? Test your knowledge and see what you need to learn first. The objective is to give you an idea of what your current skill set is so you can be a successful horse owner.

Congratulations on completing the quiz, we know there were some tough questions in there. Our hope is to show you areas you need to learn more about or to confirm you are on a great path ready for horse/pony ownership.

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The best thing for a horse is to be alone on a piece of property.
- Yes
- No
I know how to walk/trot/canter a horse without assistance.
- yes
- no
I know how to pick up the correct canter lead.
- Yes
- NO
I know how to post on the correct diagonal.
- Yes
- No
The best first horse purchase should be:
- Mare
- Gelding
- Stallion
It is good to buy a young horse (under 8 years old) for a child or new student, we can "grow" together.
- Yes
- No
I know what thrush is and how to prevent it.
- Yes
- No
I know what colic is and how to prevent it.
- Yes
- No
I can name all the parts of my tack and all the parts of my horse.
- Yes
- No
The best type of fencing for my horse is:
- three strands of electric fence
- Flex Fence (3 strands of high tensile wire inside of a composite polymer material
- high tensile wire
- board fencing
- barb wire
How much water does the average horse drink per day?
- 5-10 gallons
- 3-8 gallons
- 1-3 gallons
- 12-14 gallons
How much does the average horse eat per day in hay?
- 15-20 pounds
- 10-14 pounds
- 20-25 pounds
- 26-30 pounds
How many pounds of hay or pasture does a horse/pony need to eat per 100 pounds of body weight?
- 2-2.5 lbs
- 1-1.5 lbs
- 3-3.5 lbs
- 4-4.5 lbs
How much grain should you feed the average horse per day?
- It depends on the amount of work the horse is doing- approximately1-5lbs per day
- It depends on the amount of work the horse is doing- approximately 5-9lbs per day
- It depends on the amount of work the horse is doing- approximately 10-15lbs per day
The average cost per horse per year (not including emergency medical care or boarding fees or training/instruction/trailering) including feed/hay, farrier, dental, vaccinations, consumables (fly spray, ropes, halters, horse treats, etc). is:
- 1,500 per year
- 2,500 per year
- 3,500 per year
- 1,000 per year
How often does a horse/pony need its feet trimmed?
- every 4 weeks
- every 6-10 weeks
- every 10-14 weeks
- twice a year
How often does a horse need dental care?
- once a year
- twice a year
- every 18 months
- once in its life
How often does a horse need to be wormed?
- once a year
- twice a year
- three times a year
- Every month
- never
Have you taken weekly riding lessons with a qualified riding instructor for at least one year?
- Yes
- No
Have you leased a horse for at least 6 months?
- Yes
- No
Are you able to lunge a horse?
- Yes
- NO
Have you loaded a horse in the trailer before and know how to do it correctly?
- Yes
- No
Have you taken care of horses before, including daily chores for at least one week?
- Yes
- No
Do you know the different kinds of blankets horses wear?
- Yes
- No
Do you know what size saddle you fit in and the different tree sizes available?
- Yes
- No
Do you have knowledge of the different breeds of horses?
- Yes
- No
Good first-time horse breeds would be:
- Quarterhorse/Paint/Appaloosa/Halflinger/Appendix/Welsh/Standardbred
- Thoroughbreds/Arabians/Andalusian
Do you have a qualified horse person that can help you with your horse/pony if you get questions?
- Yes
- No
Which item is NOT a horse body part:
- Feathers
- Cantle
- Gaskin
- Hock
- Frog
- Ergot
- Chestnut
What is NOT an acceptable shelter for a horse?
- Run-in shed (roof and 3 sides)
- Stalls
- I blanket so I don't need a shelter

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