How Well Do You Know Your Horse Colours And Markings?
This quiz will test you to see if you know all the colours of horses and the markings.
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- 1.
Which horse coat color is characterized by a golden body with a white or light cream mane and tail, often mistaken for a paler version of chestnut?
- A.
Bay
- B.
Chestnut
- C.
Palomino
- D.
Dun
Correct Answer
C. PalominoExplanation
Palomino horses are distinguished by their golden or cream-colored bodies combined with a white or light cream mane and tail. This striking coloration is due to a single dilution gene acting on a chestnut base coat. Palominos are often mistaken for lighter versions of chestnut horses, but the distinct lighter mane and tail set them apart. Other colors like Bay (brown body with black mane and tail) and Dun (yellowish body with dark mane and tail) have different genetic bases and characteristics.Rate this question:
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- 2.
My horse has white hair and black skin, what color is he?
- A.
Grey
- B.
Dapple grey
- C.
White
- D.
Cremello
- E.
Albino
Correct Answer
A. GreyExplanation
Based on the information provided, the horse has white hair and black skin. This indicates that the horse is a grey color. Grey horses are born with dark skin and gradually develop white or grey hair as they age. The black skin underneath the white hair is a characteristic of grey horses. Therefore, the correct answer is grey.Rate this question:
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- 3.
A ________ eye is blue in color.
Correct Answer
wall - 4.
What was the colour of John Whitakers famous mount 'Milton'?
- A.
Bay
- B.
Grey
- C.
Black
- D.
Skewbald
- E.
Tri coloured
Correct Answer
B. GreyExplanation
John Whitaker's famous mount, 'Milton', was grey in color.Rate this question:
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- 5.
When a vet creates a horse passport, what colour does he shade all the white parts of the horse in?
- A.
Red
- B.
Black
- C.
White
- D.
Green
- E.
Blue
Correct Answer
A. RedExplanation
When a vet creates a horse passport, he shades all the white parts of the horse in red. This is done to clearly indicate and differentiate the white areas from the rest of the horse's body. Using red shading helps in accurately identifying and documenting the markings and patterns on the horse, making it easier to identify and verify the horse's identity in the future.Rate this question:
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- 6.
My cob has white socks with black spots. What is this called?
- A.
Leapord spots
- B.
Spotted socks
- C.
Scars from injury
- D.
Ermin marks
- E.
Spot marks
Correct Answer
D. Ermin marksExplanation
Ermin marks refer to the white spots or markings on an animal's coat, typically found on a dark background. In this case, the cob has white socks with black spots, which can be described as ermin marks.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A skewbald pony is any color and _____
Correct Answer
white , greyExplanation
A skewbald pony can be any color, but it must have patches of white and grey in its coat.Rate this question:
- 8.
What is the most common color of horse?
- A.
Grey
- B.
Bay
- C.
Chestnut
- D.
Black
- E.
Coloured (skewbald,piebald,paint,spotted,appaloosa etc)
Correct Answer
B. BayExplanation
Bay is the most common color of horse. Bay horses have a brown body with black points (mane, tail, and lower legs). They are considered the most common color because the bay gene is dominant, meaning it is more likely to be passed on to offspring. Additionally, bay is a color that can be found in many different horse breeds, further contributing to its prevalence.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What are the only colors of (classic) Friesian horses?
- A.
Black, brown, grey
- B.
Grey,chestnut,black,bay
- C.
Black,bay
- D.
Bay
- E.
Black
Correct Answer
E. BlackExplanation
Friesian horses are known for their distinctive black coloration, which is why the correct answer is black. Friesians are not commonly found in other colors such as brown, grey, chestnut, or bay. Therefore, black is the only color associated with (classic) Friesian horses.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of the following horse coat colors is characterized by a mixture of white and colored hairs, with the color typically darkening with age?
- A.
Palomino
- B.
Buckskin
- C.
Roan
- D.
Gray
Correct Answer
A. PalominoExplanation
Gray horses are born with a darker coat that lightens as they age, eventually becoming a mix of white and colored hairs. Over time, the gray coat may continue to lighten, often leading to a nearly white appearance in older horses. This process differentiates gray from other coat colors like Palomino (golden with a light mane and tail), Buckskin (yellowish with a black mane and tail), and Roan (consistent mixture of white and colored hairs throughout life).Rate this question:
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