How Well Do You Know Your Horse Colours And Markings?

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How Well Do You Know Your Horse Colours And Markings? - Quiz

This quiz will test you to see if you know all the colours of horses and the markings.
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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    We will start of easy... If a horse is brown in color with black points, what is he called?

    • A.

      Chocolate

    • B.

      White

    • C.

      Brown with black legs, mane and tail

    • D.

      Bay

    • E.

      Brown

    Correct Answer
    D. Bay
    Explanation
    A horse that is brown in color with black points, meaning black legs, mane, and tail, is called a bay.

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  • 2. 

    My horse has white hair and black skin, what color is he?

    • A.

      Grey

    • B.

      Dapple grey

    • C.

      White

    • D.

      Cremello

    • E.

      Albino

    Correct Answer
    A. Grey
    Explanation
    Based on the information provided, the horse has white hair and black skin. This indicates that the horse is a grey color. Grey horses are born with dark skin and gradually develop white or grey hair as they age. The black skin underneath the white hair is a characteristic of grey horses. Therefore, the correct answer is grey.

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  • 3. 

    A ________ eye is blue in color.

    Correct Answer
    wall
  • 4. 

    What was the colour of John Whitakers famous mount 'Milton'?

    • A.

      Bay

    • B.

      Grey

    • C.

      Black

    • D.

      Skewbald

    • E.

      Tri coloured

    Correct Answer
    B. Grey
    Explanation
    John Whitaker's famous mount, 'Milton', was grey in color.

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  • 5. 

    When a vet creates a horse passport, what colour does he shade all the white parts of the horse in?

    • A.

      Red

    • B.

      Black

    • C.

      White

    • D.

      Green

    • E.

      Blue

    Correct Answer
    A. Red
    Explanation
    When a vet creates a horse passport, he shades all the white parts of the horse in red. This is done to clearly indicate and differentiate the white areas from the rest of the horse's body. Using red shading helps in accurately identifying and documenting the markings and patterns on the horse, making it easier to identify and verify the horse's identity in the future.

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  • 6. 

    My cob has white socks with black spots. What is this called?

    • A.

      Leapord spots

    • B.

      Spotted socks

    • C.

      Scars from injury

    • D.

      Ermin marks

    • E.

      Spot marks

    Correct Answer
    D. Ermin marks
    Explanation
    Ermin marks refer to the white spots or markings on an animal's coat, typically found on a dark background. In this case, the cob has white socks with black spots, which can be described as ermin marks.

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  • 7. 

    A skewbald pony is any color and _____

    Correct Answer
    white , grey
    Explanation
    A skewbald pony can be any color, but it must have patches of white and grey in its coat.

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  • 8. 

    What is the most common color of horse?

    • A.

      Grey

    • B.

      Bay

    • C.

      Chestnut

    • D.

      Black

    • E.

      Coloured (skewbald,piebald,paint,spotted,appaloosa etc)

    Correct Answer
    B. Bay
    Explanation
    Bay is the most common color of horse. Bay horses have a brown body with black points (mane, tail, and lower legs). They are considered the most common color because the bay gene is dominant, meaning it is more likely to be passed on to offspring. Additionally, bay is a color that can be found in many different horse breeds, further contributing to its prevalence.

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  • 9. 

    What are the only colours of (classic) Friesian horses?

    • A.

      Black, brown, grey

    • B.

      Grey,chestnut,black,bay

    • C.

      Black,bay

    • D.

      Bay

    • E.

      Black

    Correct Answer
    E. Black
    Explanation
    Friesian horses are known for their distinctive black coloration, which is why the correct answer is black. Friesians are not commonly found in other colors such as brown, grey, chestnut, or bay. Therefore, black is the only color associated with (classic) Friesian horses.

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  • 10. 

    How many horse colours and markings can you list?

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