Breeds
Tack
Anatomy
Nutrition
Trivia
100
What breed was the tallest horse?
Shire.
100
What is the bit attached to on the bridle?
The cheek pieces and the reins.
100
How many bones does a horse have?
205.
100
How many gallons of water does a horse need per day?
A. 20 gallons
B. 5 gallons
C. 12 gallons
C 12 gallons.
100
Which color can horses NOT see?
Red.
200
Which breed of horse has the oldest horse breed registry in the world?
Arabian.
200
Name three types of english saddles. Hint - types not brands.
close contact or jump, dressage, and all purpose.
200
How many muscles are in a horse's ear?
10.
200
Name three types of grass hay?
Orchard grass, timothy, brome, ryegrass, coastal bermuda
200
What is the leading cause of death in horses of almost all ages?
Colic.
300
In which country did the thoroughbred originate?
England.
300
What are the three types of martingales?
Running, Standing, and German.
300
Which body part is most commonly the cause of lameness?
The hoof.
300
Eating spoiled feed, frozen grass, or lawn clippings can cause your horse to do what?
Colic (Gas colic)
300
Which 3 equestrian sports are included in the Olympics?
Dressage, Show Jumping, and Eventing.
400
About how many horse breeds are there in the world?
A. 200
B. 400
C. 600
B 400
400
Name two types of english stirrups?
Fillis and Peacock.
400
When standing still what percentage of a horse's weight is carried on his front legs and what percent on his hind legs?
55% on his front sand 45% on his back legs.
400
What is the name of the grain your horse eats?
Jimmy, Coconut - Triple Crown Perform Gold
Sparkles, Puddin' - Triple Crown 30 Ration Balancer
Toby, Dolly - Triple Crown Senior
Joe, Star 30% Ration Balancer and Sr.
400
How many hours of sleep do horses need in a day?
2 - 3.
500
How many pure cleveland bay horses are currently in North America?
A. 92 B.192
C. 292 D. 352
B. 192
500
Name 10 parts of an english saddle.
500
How many eyelids does a horse have?
3.
500
Which of the following plants are toxic? Pick all that apply.
A. Nightshade B. Bracken Fern
C. Zinnia D. Snapdragon
A. Nightshade and B. Bracken Fern
500
What are the spring shots your horse gets every year?
Rabies, Tetanus, Flu/Rhino, West Nile, Potomac Fever, Eastern and Western Equine Encephalomyelitis