Horse Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Horses?

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    Which of the following horse breeds is known for its distinctive spotted coat pattern?

    • Arabian 
    • Thoroughbred 
    • Appaloosa
    • Clydesdale
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So you think you know a lot about horses? Did you know there are said to be more than 700 breeds of horses? Since you have come here, you will be judged! Take this horse quiz and see how much you really know about horses.

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  • 2. 
    Horses can sleep in both lying down and standing up positions. Is it true? - ProProfs

    Horses can sleep in both lying down and standing up positions. Is it true?

    • Yes

    • No

    Correct Answer
    A. Yes
    Explanation
    Yes, horses can sleep even in standing position.

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  • 3. 
    There are two popular ways of riding, English and _______ - ProProfs

    There are two popular ways of riding, English and _______

    • German

    • Western

    • French

    • European

    Correct Answer
    A. Western
    Explanation
    The question is asking for the other popular way of riding, apart from English. The correct answer is "Western" because Western riding is a popular style of horseback riding that originated in the Western United States. It is characterized by the use of a Western saddle, which is larger and more comfortable than an English saddle, and the rider holds the reins in one hand instead of two. Western riding is commonly associated with activities such as rodeo and trail riding.

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  • 4. 
    Horses are herd-animals, even domestic horses.  - ProProfs

    Horses are herd-animals, even domestic horses. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Horses are herd-animals and need companions in order to live happily, it's quite stressful for a horse to live alone. Domestic horses too need companions.

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  • 5. 
    A female horse is called a _____ - ProProfs

    A female horse is called a _____

    Correct Answer
    filly, Mare
    Explanation
    A female horse is called a filly or a mare. A filly is a young female horse that is under four years old. A mare, on the other hand, is a mature female horse that is four years old or older. Both terms are commonly used to refer to female horses, with filly specifically indicating a younger age and mare indicating a more mature age.

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    What is a male horse called? - ProProfs

    What is a male horse called?

    • Stallion 

    • Colt

    • Mare

    • Filly

    Correct Answer
    A. Stallion 
    Explanation
    A male horse is called a "stallion." Stallions are mature, uncastrated male horses typically used for breeding purposes. They are known for their strength, power, and often assertive behavior, particularly when in the presence of mares or other stallions. Stallions play a crucial role in the equine breeding process, passing on desirable traits to their offspring.

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    A castrated horse is called a _________ - ProProfs

    A castrated horse is called a _________

    • Foal

    • Stallion

    • Gelding

    • Castrated Stallion

    • Filly

    Correct Answer
    A. Gelding
    Explanation
    A gelding is a male horse that has been castrated, typically to make it more docile and manageable for various purposes like riding or working. Castration removes the horse's ability to reproduce and often reduces aggressive or hormone-driven behaviors, making them safer and easier to handle for a wider range of riders and handlers.

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  • 8. 
    What is the average age span of a domestic horse?  - ProProfs

    What is the average age span of a domestic horse? 

    • 15 years - 20 years

    • 25 years - 30 years

    • 10 years - 15 years

    • 40 years - 45 years

    Correct Answer
    A. 25 years - 30 years
    Explanation
    The average age span of a domestic horse is 25 years to 30 years. This means that, on average, domestic horses live for approximately 25 years.

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    What breed was the first-ever cloned horse named Promotea? - ProProfs

    What breed was the first-ever cloned horse named Promotea?

    • Appaloosa 

    • Haflinger

    • Morgan 

    • Morab

    Correct Answer
    A. Haflinger
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Haflinger. Haflinger was the breed of the first-ever cloned horse named Promotea.

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  • 10. 
    What is the order of the brushes you use on a horse? - ProProfs

    What is the order of the brushes you use on a horse?

    • Curry comb, stiff brush, soft brush

    • Curry comb, soft brush, dandy brush

    • Curry comb, dandy brush, soft brush

    • Hard brush, dandy brush, soft brush, curry comb

    Correct Answer
    A. Curry comb, dandy brush, soft brush
    Explanation
    The correct order for using brushes on a horse is curry comb, dandy brush, and then soft brush. The curry comb is used first to loosen dirt and hair. The dandy brush is then used to remove the dirt and hair that the curry comb has brought to the surface. Finally, the soft brush is used to remove any remaining dust and to give the horse's coat a shine.

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