Intermediate Horse Quiz
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- 1.
All paints are pintos, but not all pintos are paints.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Paint is a breed of horse, and they all have the color: pinto. But some horses that have the pinto coloring may not be paint horses.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In cross-country jumping, what gait is it best to approach the jumps at?
Correct Answer
canterExplanation
Although trotting is acceptable, it is most natural for a horse to canter over fences. When it is crucial for a horse to clear the jump in cross-country, they can get much more power over the jump when cantering. You should never gallop over the jumps, because it is hard to judge when to take off when they are galloping.Rate this question:
- 3.
Whan grooming a horse, what tool should you begin with?
- A.
Stiff brush (dandy brush)
- B.
Curry comb
- C.
Hoof pick
Correct Answer
C. Hoof pickExplanation
You should try to start with the hoof pick. It is very important to get the stones out, so do it first so that you won't forget to do it later.Rate this question:
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- 4.
When breaking a young horse, a good bit to use would be a........?
- A.
Mild curb bit
- B.
Rubber snaffle
- C.
Pelham bit
Correct Answer
B. Rubber snaffleExplanation
A rubber snaffle is a good starter bit. Even if it is mild, curb bits still do have a harsh "lever" effect on the mouth that is confusing to a green horse.Rate this question:
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- 5.
To measure a horse's height, you measure from the ground to this body part on a horse. What is this part?
Correct Answer
withersExplanation
The withers is the part of the horse on their back, right where the mane ends.Rate this question:
- 6.
Name one common draft horse breed.
Correct Answer
Clydesdale
Percheron
Shire
Belgian - 7.
A "sock" is a white marking that goes halfway up the cannon bone.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
It could also be called a "white half cannon" since it is WHITE up to HALF of the CANNON.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is a "gaited" horse?
- A.
A horse that can preform the 4 gaits (walk, trot, canter, gallop) correctly
- B.
A horse who can perform an extra gait aside from the standard four gaits
- C.
A horse who has very high stepping gaits, like "Saddle-seat" horses
Correct Answer
B. A horse who can perform an extra gait aside from the standard four gaits -
- 9.
A "red roan" horse is a horse who's coat is a brown with a shade of red.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A red roan horse is white horse that is speckled with brown, making it look red.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What piece of equipment should you NEVER use on your horse in a trailer?
- A.
Bridle
- B.
Light sheet/blanket
- C.
Tail bandage
- D.
Boots
Correct Answer
A. BridleExplanation
If you tie your horse up in a trailer with a bridle, if they would get scared and pull back, they could hurt their mouth with the bit.Rate this question:
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- 11.
What of these rules for safe feeding is not true?
- A.
Feed hay on the ground.
- B.
Make changes in grain gradually.
- C.
Feed grain before hay.
Correct Answer
C. Feed grain before hay. -
- 12.
The average height for Arabians is 16 hands.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Arabians are usually short horses. The average height is about 14.3 hands.Rate this question:
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