How Much Do You Know About Horses?
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When you tie your horse to a post, you should:
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Tie a tight knot that will keep them in place
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You shouldn't tie them
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Tie a loose knot that will give if they spook or run
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Tie a pretty bow
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Double knot it and make a pretty bow for show
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So. . . How much do you think you know? A lot? Take this quiz to find out your "Horse IQ"!
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If a horse needs 2.2 pounds of hay per 100 pounds of body weight per day, how much hay does a 900 pound horse need in a day?
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Horses born with SCID virus have...
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Painful sores and scabs on their legs
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Infection of the part of the hoof called the frog
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Difficulty breathing
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Impaction colic
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No immune systems
Correct Answer
A. No immune systemsExplanation
SCID virus is very serious. Horses can die from it! After all, no immune systems is a big issue!Rate this question:
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Riding gloves can...
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Prevent blisters
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Give you a better grip on the reins
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Control the horse's head
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Protect your hands against the elements
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Keep your hands a perfect temperature
Correct Answer(s)
A. Prevent blisters
A. Give you a better grip on the reins
A. Protect your hands against the elementsExplanation
There are 3 reasons riding gloves are used, protection, grip, and prevention. They are all listed here.Rate this question:
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Where did fox hunting originate?
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The United KingdomExplanation
The United Kingdom started the now bigger sport of fox hunting, done on horses. Now, it is done in many more countries!Rate this question:
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What gene is responsible for making a chestnut horse palomino?
Correct Answer(s)
CreamExplanation
If a cream and chestnut horse breed, you get a palomino. That's because the genes mix together right.Rate this question:
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What type of tack is used for a Lippizan horse?
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Jumping
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Racing
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Dressage
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Western
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English
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A. DressageExplanation
Lippizan horses use only Dressage tack. That is the choice that best suits them.Rate this question:
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What was the name of Alexander the Great's black horse?
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BucephalusExplanation
Bucephalus was Alexander's loyal and trustworthy horse. He was a nice guy to have as a partner!Rate this question:
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A hand is...
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Four inches
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Ten centimeters
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A foot
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18 centimeters
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6 inches
Correct Answer(s)
A. Four inches
A. Ten centimetersExplanation
A hand, horse measurements, is 4 in or 10 cm.Rate this question:
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