Famous Horse Trivia Quiz!

1. Name this horse:

Trigger

Silver

Topper

Mr. Ed

Sundance

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Explanation

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2. We all know The Lone Ranger's trusty steed, Silver. But, what about Tonto's horse? What was his name?

Scout

Cochise

Apache

Trigger

Storm

The correct answer is Scout. In the question, it is mentioned that we all know The Lone Ranger's horse, Silver. The question then asks about Tonto's horse, implying that Tonto also has a horse like The Lone Ranger. Therefore, the correct answer is Scout, as it is the only option that represents Tonto's horse.

Explanation

The correct answer is Scout. In the question, it is mentioned that we all know The Lone Ranger's horse, Silver. The question then asks about Tonto's horse, implying that Tonto also has a horse like The Lone Ranger. Therefore, the correct answer is Scout, as it is the only option that represents Tonto's horse.

3. Sometimes referred to as the "Most Famous Horses In the World" the Anheuser Busch Clydesdale hitch team has been representing the brewing company since 1933. In the early days, dogs were trained to guard the team and wagon in the driver's absence. In the 1950s a breed of dog was introduced to the Budweiser team and remains with the hitch today. What is the dog breed?

Border Collie

Old English Sheepdog

German Shepard

Australian Cattle Dog

Dalmation

The dog breed that was introduced to the Budweiser team and remains with the hitch today is the Dalmatian.

Explanation

The dog breed that was introduced to the Budweiser team and remains with the hitch today is the Dalmatian.

4. Man O'War was born in 1917. He is known as the #1 Race Horse in the top 100 list for the 20th century. He sired many champions during his 30-year life and was grandsire to the more recently famous "Seabiscuit". Which of the following Triple-Crown winners were sired by Man O'War?

War Admiral

Seattle Slew

Citation

Omaha

Secretariat

Man O'War was the sire (father) of War Admiral, who was one of the Triple-Crown winners. This means that War Admiral was born from the breeding of Man O'War and another horse. The other options, Seattle Slew, Citation, Omaha, and Secretariat, were not sired by Man O'War.

Explanation

Man O'War was the sire (father) of War Admiral, who was one of the Triple-Crown winners. This means that War Admiral was born from the breeding of Man O'War and another horse. The other options, Seattle Slew, Citation, Omaha, and Secretariat, were not sired by Man O'War.

5. Thumbelina This little girl is currently known as "The World's Smallest Horse" While small in stature, she has a large impact in helping children in need around the world. Her nationwide tours raise money to help worthy charities. How tall is Thumbelina?

1 ft 5 in

3 ft. 3 in.

2 ft 10 in.

2 ft 5 in.

3 ft 8 in

Thumbelina is 1 ft 5 in tall.

Explanation

Thumbelina is 1 ft 5 in tall.

6. Did you see the 2006 movie "Flicka"? It's about a 16-year-old girl who claims a wild Mustang for her own to prove herself to her father. However, the black horse used in the movie was not actually a Mustang? Do you know the breed of this horse?

Arabian

Quarter Horse

Thoroughbred

Morgan

Thoroughbred/Belgian X

The correct answer is Quarter Horse. The question asks about the breed of the black horse used in the movie "Flicka". Although the story is about a girl claiming a wild Mustang, the black horse used in the movie was actually a Quarter Horse.

Explanation

The correct answer is Quarter Horse. The question asks about the breed of the black horse used in the movie "Flicka". Although the story is about a girl claiming a wild Mustang, the black horse used in the movie was actually a Quarter Horse.

7. What was the name of General Custer's horse -- the only U.S. survivor of the 1876 Battle of Little Big Horn?

Commanche

Cochise

Cherokee

Black Thunder

Commander

Commanche was the name of General Custer's horse, which was the only U.S. survivor of the 1876 Battle of Little Big Horn.

Explanation

Commanche was the name of General Custer's horse, which was the only U.S. survivor of the 1876 Battle of Little Big Horn.

8. Roy Roger's "Trigger", the famous golden Palomino, entertained the world in 188 movies and television shows. In the list of trivia below, select the fact that is NOT true about Trigger.

Trigger was a gelding

Trigger and Roy share the same space together in cement with Trigger's hoofprints and Roy's footprints.

Trigger died one day before his 31st birthday

Trigger knew over 100 tricks

Trigger is "mounted" and on display in a museum for public view in Missouri

Trigger was not a gelding.

Explanation

Trigger was not a gelding.

9. The famous sorrel pictured below was named "Champion". He appeared on the silver screen many times in the 30' & the '40s. Can you name his owner?

Tom Mix

Roy Rogers

Hopalong Cassidy

Dale Evans

Gene Autry

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Explanation

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10. What Thoroughbred won our hearts in 2008 when he won both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness?

Pyro

Da'Tara

Barbaro

Street Sense

Big Brown

Big Brown won our hearts in 2008 when he won both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness.

Explanation

Big Brown won our hearts in 2008 when he won both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness.

11. What was the name of John Lyon's beloved Appaloosa? This horse was 28 years old when he passed away a few years ago. This horse spent the last 8 years of his life totally blind and yet continued to perform at top level for John. - a true testament of the trust that can be built

Seattle

Apache Cloud

Bright Zip

Comanche Warrior

Seattle Cloud

Bright Zip was the name of John Lyon's beloved Appaloosa. Despite being blind for the last 8 years of his life, Bright Zip continued to perform at a top level for John. This demonstrates the strong trust that was built between John and Bright Zip over the years.

Explanation

Bright Zip was the name of John Lyon's beloved Appaloosa. Despite being blind for the last 8 years of his life, Bright Zip continued to perform at a top level for John. This demonstrates the strong trust that was built between John and Bright Zip over the years.

12. Little Joe's Horse: I hold this horse solely responsible for my horse fantacism that started in the '60s and continues today. "Cochise" was the beautiful black and white Pinto rode my Michael Landon in Bonanza. Here's the question: During the 14 seasons that the show was aired, how many different horses were ridden as "Cochise"? -- this includes stunt horses.

2

1

8

9

14

During the 14 seasons that the show was aired, the character "Cochise" was ridden by a total of 14 different horses, including stunt horses. This means that throughout the show's run, there were 14 different horses that portrayed the character "Cochise".

Explanation

During the 14 seasons that the show was aired, the character "Cochise" was ridden by a total of 14 different horses, including stunt horses. This means that throughout the show's run, there were 14 different horses that portrayed the character "Cochise".