What is the difference between dun and buckskin?

dun horses have a dorsal stripe

buckskin horses have a darker coat

buckskin horses have black skin

Teen Equestrian's Color Quiz

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1.

Identify this color.
- A.
  
  Red Chestnut
- B.
  
  Liver Chestnut
- C.
  
  Seal Brown
- D.
  
  Bay
Correct Answer
A. Red Chestnut

Explanation
Red Chestnut is the correct answer because it is a specific color used to describe the coat color of a horse. Red Chestnut refers to a horse with a reddish-brown coat, while Liver Chestnut is a darker shade of brown. Seal Brown is a very dark brown color, almost black, and Bay is a reddish-brown color with a black mane and tail. Therefore, out of the given options, Red Chestnut best describes the color being identified.

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2.
- A.
  
  Bay
- B.
  
  Cremello
- C.
  
  Chestnut
- D.
  
  Palomino
Correct Answer
D. Palomino
3.

What color is this horse? Enter it in the box.

Correct Answer
BAY
Bay
bay

Explanation
The correct answer is "bay" because it is a common term used to describe a horse's coat color. It refers to a reddish-brown body with black points (mane, tail, and lower legs). The capitalization does not affect the correctness of the answer.

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4.

This horse is white. True or false?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement says "This horse is white." Since it is stated as a fact, we can assume that the horse being referred to is indeed white. Therefore, the correct answer is "True."

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5.

Appaloosa horses have ___________ hooves.

Correct Answer
striped

Explanation
Appaloosa horses have striped hooves. This distinctive characteristic is one of the breed's defining features. The stripes on their hooves can vary in color and intensity, ranging from dark to light. This unique pattern adds to the visual appeal of the Appaloosa horse and sets it apart from other breeds.

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6.

This horse is black. True or false?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement "This horse is black" is true because it states a fact about the color of the horse. It implies that the horse being referred to is indeed black in color.

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7.
- A.
  
  Skewbald
- B.
  
  Piebald
- C.
  
  Appaloosa
- D.
  
  Gray
Correct Answer
A. Skewbald

Explanation
Skewbald is the correct answer because it is a term used to describe the coat color pattern of a horse. Skewbald refers to a horse with patches of white and any other color, except black. This term is commonly used in the context of horses, while piebald is used to describe animals with patches of black and white. Appaloosa is a breed of horse known for its distinctive spotted coat pattern, and gray refers to a horse that has a mixture of white and dark hairs, often resulting in a gray appearance.

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8.

This horse is _______ gray.

Correct Answer
DAPPLE
dapple
Dapple

Explanation
The correct answer is "DAPPLE." This suggests that the horse is gray in color.

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9.

What is the difference between dun and buckskin?
- A.
  
  Dun horses have lighter manes
- B.
  
  Dun horses have a dorsal stripe
- C.
  
  Buckskin horses have a darker coat
- D.
  
  Buckskin horses have black skin
Correct Answer
B. Dun horses have a dorsal stripe

Explanation
Dun horses have a dorsal stripe, which is a dark stripe running down their back. This is a characteristic feature of dun horses and helps to distinguish them from other horse colors. On the other hand, the answer options do not mention anything about the color of the mane, coat, or skin of dun or buckskin horses. Therefore, the correct answer is that dun horses have a dorsal stripe.

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10.

Bay horses have black points. Points include a horse's lower legs, muzzle, eyes, and ___________.

Correct Answer
EARS
Ears
ears

Explanation
Bay horses have black points, which include a horse's lower legs, muzzle, eyes, and ears. The ears are an important part of a horse's anatomy and can vary in size and shape. The inclusion of "ears" in the correct answer options suggests that bay horses have black points on their ears as well. This is a characteristic commonly observed in bay horses.

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11.

Which is not a name for a horse with a green or blue eye?
- A.
  
  Witch Eye
- B.
  
  Magic Eye
- C.
  
  Wall Eye
Correct Answer
A. Witch Eye

Explanation
The given options are names for horses with green or blue eyes. However, "Witch Eye" is not a name for a horse with a green or blue eye.

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Teen Equestrian's Color Quiz

Identify this color.

What color is this horse? Enter it in the box.

This horse is white. True or false?

Appaloosa horses have ___________ hooves.

This horse is black. True or false?

This horse is _______ gray.

What is the difference between dun and buckskin?

Bay horses have black points. Points include a horse's lower legs, muzzle, eyes, and ___________.

Which is not a name for a horse with a green or blue eye?