How Much Do You Know About Horses?

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    When you tie your horse to a post, you should:

    • Tie a tight knot that will keep them in place
    • You shouldn't tie them
    • Tie a loose knot that will give if they spook or run
    • Tie a pretty bow
    • 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"!

How Much Do You Know About Horses? - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    What was the name of Alexander the Great's black horse?

    Explanation
    Bucephalus was Alexander's loyal and trustworthy horse. He was a nice guy to have as a partner!

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  • 3. 

    What gene is responsible for making a chestnut horse palomino?

    Explanation
    If a cream and chestnut horse breed, you get a palomino. That's because the genes mix together right.

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  • 4. 

    What type of tack is used for a Lippizan horse?

    • Jumping

    • Racing

    • Dressage

    • Western

    • English

    Correct Answer
    A. Dressage
    Explanation
    Lippizan horses use only Dressage tack. That is the choice that best suits them.

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  • 5. 

    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?

    Correct Answer
    19.8 pounds
  • 6. 

    Where did fox hunting originate?

    Correct Answer
    The United Kingdom
    Explanation
    The United Kingdom started the now bigger sport of fox hunting, done on horses. Now, it is done in many more countries!

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  • 7. 

    Horses born with SCID virus have...

    • Painful sores and scabs on their legs

    • Infection of the part of the hoof called the frog

    • Difficulty breathing

    • Impaction colic

    • No immune systems

    Correct Answer
    A. No immune systems
    Explanation
    SCID virus is very serious. Horses can die from it! After all, no immune systems is a big issue!

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  • 8. 

    Riding gloves can...

    • Prevent blisters

    • Give you a better grip on the reins

    • Control the horse's head

    • Protect your hands against the elements

    • 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 elements
    Explanation
    There are 3 reasons riding gloves are used, protection, grip, and prevention. They are all listed here.

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  • 9. 

    A hand is...

    • Four inches

    • Ten centimeters

    • A foot

    • 18 centimeters

    • 6 inches

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Four inches
    A. Ten centimeters
    Explanation
    A hand, horse measurements, is 4 in or 10 cm.

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