Basic Horse Knowledge Quiz

How much do you know about horses? Are you ready to lead the life of an equestrian? Are you prepared to care for a horse of your own? Are horses your passion?

This quiz covers several basic topics about horses and aspects of the equestrian world from coat colors and grooming tools to feeding and riding. Knowing the answers to these questions should be the starting point for owning or working with a horse.

Created by: tricolorpinto

What unit of measurement is used when determining the height of a horse?
- millimeters
- hands
- frogs
- cords
Which part of the horse do you measure for height?
- the croup
- the poll
- the withers
- the crest
What is the average life span of a horse?
- 60 or more years
- around 10-15 years
- around 45-50 years
- around 25-30 years
If a horse is called a green horse, this means:
- he has specks of green in his coat
- he has not been fully trained to ride
- he can easily become overweight if given too much feed
- he has a condition where his hooves turn green
When leading a horse, it is important to:
- wrap the lead rope around your hand
- walk directly in front of the horse
- make a figure eight with the lead rope
- look at the horse's feet
A horse's teeth never stop growing.
- True
- False
Which grooming tool is used in circular motions on a horse's coat to bring dirt to the surface?
- rubber curry comb
- dandy brush
- sweat scraper
- finishing brush
A well trained horse will never spook at objects he is familiar with.
- True
- False
What are warmbloods?
- horses that stay warm in the winter
- parasites that can cause a horse to become susceptible to infection
- horses with a reddish color in their coat
- a group of sporthorse breeds that are agile and athletic
What is a grey horse?
- a horse over the age of twenty
- a horse whose coat turns from the base color to white as the horse ages
- a horse with two dominant white genes
- a horse with a silvery tan coat, darker points, and a dorsal stripe
What is the standard height of a pony?
- between 14.2 and 16.2 hands high
- below 14.2 hands high
- between 2.8 and 3.5 hands high
- above 17.2 hands high
What is the cantle?
- a part of a horse's upper hind leg
- a fast, three beat gait, with one front foot leading
- a long leather strap used to attach the cinch to the saddle
- a part of the saddle that sticks up behind the seat
About how often should a farrier trim an average horse's hooves?
- twice a year
- every six to eight weeks
- annually
- once a week
Which of these lists include the proper attire for working with a horse?
- boots, jodpurs or jeans, and a helmet
- sandals, slacks, and a sunhat
- flip flops, shorts, and a baseball cap
- track shoes, a tank top, and headphones
What does a red ribbon in a horse's tail mean?
- the horse wants to look pretty
- the horse is for sale
- the horse has been known to kick
- the horse is blind
Which is not a coat color that exists for horses?
- grullo
- dun
- champagne
- ochre
What does it mean when a horse has feathering?
- the horse has long hair under its chin like a beard
- the horse's coat has white specks covering the flank and back of the horse
- the horse has long hair on its lower legs and fetlocks, sometimes covering the hooves
- the horse's coat fades from one color on the body to a different color on the legs
Horses only sleep standing up.
- True
- False
What is the gaskin?
- a part of a horse's upper hind leg
- a male horse that has been castrated
- a horse with a tan body and black points
- a horse that has not been trained to ride
What should be the first priority when working with horses?
- fun
- safety
- beauty
- cleanliness
When determining how much to feed a horse, how should feed be measured?
- by volume
- by weight
- it depends on the temperature of the feed
- by length
If a horse is kept in a pasture full time, how many acres of grassland should be provided?
- horses shouldn't be kept in a pasture
- about a quarter of an acre per horse
- at least one acre per horse
- ponies require a lot more land than draft horses
What is tack?
- a term referring to all the feeds a horse can eat including forages and grains
- the nails used to attach a horseshoe to a horse's hoof
- the equipment used on a horse while riding or working such as the saddle and bridle
- a tool used to remove bot fly eggs from a horse's legs
Which of these terms cannot be used to describe a type of horse?
- cob
- gaited
- muntjac
- baroque
Which of these is not an equestrian discipline?
- dressage
- sjijorring
- vaulting
- fencing
What does it mean to lunge a horse?
- to perform a dressage maneuver where the horse extends its front legs while at the trot
- to grind the sharp edges off a horse's teeth, typically done by a vet
- to harness a horse for the purpose of driving a wagon or carriage
- to direct a horse in a circle for the purpose of warming up before a ride or for training
What does it mean when a horse is labeled as an easy keeper?
- the horse is easy to trailer
- the horse has no health issues
- the horse easily puts on weight
- the horse gets along well with other horses
Which of these facts is true?
- horses don't require any socialization and can be kept alone in a stall by themselves
- horses are herd animals and require interaction with other horses in order to thrive
- horses are calm animals, so they always get along with other horses
- horses can't develop deep relationships, either with other horses or with people

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