Would You Make A Good Jockey? (Show Jumping)

2 Questions | By Caliku | Updated: Jan 28, 2013 | Attempts: 143

Being a jockey is more than just hopping on a horse and holding on! There are many personality traits needed to be a jockey. This quiz determines if you have those traits and would make a good show jumping jockey!

Questions and Answers

1.

Before you start riding, you need to get ready! What should you wear when riding?
- A.
  
  You should wear long pants to prevent getting sores on your legs. You should also wear any form of boots on your feet. And oh, a helmet!
- B.
  
  For pants, you should wear breeches, britches, jodhpurs or riding tights. Jeans also work, but aren't that comfortable. Paddock boots and chaps are best, but as long as your shoes have a heel you're safe. Gloves are good but not required. And don't forget a certified helmet!
- C.
  
  You can wear special riding pants to prevent sores on your legs. You should also wear a show jacket and gloves to look prepared. On your feet, wear long boots with a heel.
- D.
  
  Wear jeans and those long chaps, a plaid shirt and a cowboy hat.
2.

Now you need a horse! Which of the following horses is the best for a beginner? ^{^E^{ven if you aren't a beginner.}}
- A.
  
  Any horse that can jump over 3 feet, because this is a requirement.
- B.
  
  A big, fast thoroughbred that has won many ribbons. He has lots of energy.
- C.
  
  Any steady balanced horse, even if it is old and can't jump high.
- D.
  
  A horse that has had past experience as a jumper.

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Would You Make A Good Jockey? (Show Jumping)

Before you start riding, you need to get ready! What should you wear when riding?

Now you need a horse! Which of the following horses is the best for a beginner? Even if you aren't a beginner.

Now you need a horse! Which of the following horses is the best for a beginner? ^{^E^{ven if you aren't a beginner.}}