Are You And Your Horse A Good Match?
Just a fun quiz to see if you and your horse partner are a match and work together well DO NOT TAKE THE RESULTS TO HEART! its just a quiz!
- 1.When you go out to the paddock to catch your horse how does he/she react? (you have nothing but a halter)
- A.
He/She nickers and comes up
- B.
Stands and watches as you come over and catch him/her
- C.
Walks away and avoids you for a bit but then allows you to catch him/her
- D.
Runs away and can be difficult to catch at times
- 2.At feed time how does your horse react toward you?
- A.
As you fill his/her bin she tries to shove her head in and push in
- B.
He/she waits until you give the all go then tucks into the tucker
- C.
Horse waits till you have put the feed in then begins to eat once you step away
- D.
Horse waits a bit impatiently with ears back but waits until you have stepped away
- 3.While lunging or doing some basic ground work, choose the answer that best explains how you work together?
- A.
I sometimes need a long whip to encourage my horse to move and listen to commands
- B.
My horse often tries to ignore me or pays attention to other things rather than me, can sometimes take a bit of time to get on the same page.
- C.
My horse listens to my voice commands and is willing to work with me
- D.
My horse listen and responds rather well, but sometimes needs encouragement
- 4.How would you feel and react in the following situation You are walking your horse and a bird flies out in front of your horse, he/she spooks?
- A.
My horse jumps toward me and i feel uncomfortable and yell and wave my arms "Get Off Me You Silly Thing! it was just a bird!"
- B.
Your horse jumps back or away from you and you but is rather startled, you feel a bit uncomfortable but are pleased he respected your space and you say "you silly boy/girl it was just a bird" and continue
- C.
Your horse jumps toward you in fright and you feel a bit startled yourself but stay confident and place your hand gently on him/her and let him/her know its ok in a gentle relaxed voice and continue walking
- D.
Your horse jumps back or away from you and you stay calm relaxed and continue walking and speak in a calm relaxed manner
- 5.You are out riding when you see a truck heading your way (or something your horse is afraid of coming your way) what would you do?
- A.
Stay calm and relaxed wait for it to pass making sure you are prepared if your horse does shy or get frightened
- B.
Hold on really tight so you dont fall off in case he/she gets a fright. or ride as far away as you can!
- C.
Get off and hold your horse while it passes
- D.
Get off and get as far away as possible, i dont want to fall off or get stepped on.
- 6.You are trying to teach your horse something new but he just cant seem to grasp what you are asking!
- A.
Maybe im not asking correctly i will seek some advice
- B.
Keep working with him/her each day until you finally find the buttons!
- C.
Give up and try to teach him/her something else
- D.
He/she will get it eventually! he/she always does in the end!
- 7.You place last in an event that you rode better than the other compedators. how do you feel and/or react?
- A.
Thats ok buddy we will do better next time "Keep Smiling"
- B.
Why didnt i place? i did better than some of the other riders? My horse must not be a bit off today...
- C.
My horse must be a bit off today... i wont bother riding in the other events, im happy to watch...
- D.
Oh well i had fun and we worked well together thats all that matters :)
- 8.Are you and your horse "like owner Like Horse" meaning if you pictured your horse as a human would he/she have a similar personality?
- A.
No, we would be very different
- B.
Yes! i think we would act in a similar manner
- C.
Yes and no, we would be similar but have our own special personalities :)
- D.
Maybe, i couldnt really tell
- 9.Why do you want or own a horse?
- A.
Coz i love them and my friends love them
- B.
For competition and i love riding
- C.
Coz i love the rewards of caring for and training
- D.
The moment when you achieve something and those special moment i have with my horse
- 10.How would you rate your experiance with your horse?
- A.
I have a lot to learn but im eager to learn!
- B.
I have a decent knowledge and tend to help others out, but still learning at the same time
- C.
I know plenty and have grown up with horses so no need to worry!
- D.
I have learnt everything i can and dont really need someone telling me how to ride, care for and treat my horse :)
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