Horse Colors/Markings
What horse color is reddish-brown with a black mane and tail?
Bay
What do riders use to steer and guide the horse while riding?
Reins
Thoroughbred
What tool is used to clean and pick a horses hooves?
Hoof Pick
What is a baby horse called?
Foal
What is the name of a wide white marking that runs down the center of a horse's face?
Blaze
What piece of tack is commonly used for lounging and groundwork?
Lounge Line
What breed is known for its spotted coat patterns?
Appaloosa
What is the name of the person who trims and shoes horses?
Farrier
True or False: Horses can sleep standing up.
True
What horse color is golden with a white mane and tail?
Palomino
What is the difference between a cinch and a girth?
Both keep the saddle secure but a girth is used mainly for English and cinch for Western
What breed (Besides Thoroughbred) is also used for racing?
Arabian, Quarter Horse, Standardbred
True or False: There are dentists for horses?
True
A horses height is measured in what?
Hands
What is the name of a white marking on a horses lower leg?
Sock or Stocking
Why is a proper fitting saddle important?
A properly fitting saddle helps keep the horse comfortable and prevents pain, soreness and restricted movement
What breed is known for their smooth gait?
Tennessee Walking Horse
Why is it important to cool a horse down after exercise?
To help return their body temperature and breathing to normal and prevent overheating
Horses have nearly a 360 degree field of vision, but they have two blind spots. Where are they?
Directly in front of them, Directly behind them
What horse color is a mix of white hairs and colored hairs throughout its body?
Roan
What is the purpose of a martingale?
To stabilize the horses head and have better control
What breed is one of the most successful breeds in modern Olympic dressage and show jumping?
Dutch Warmblood
Name at least 2 signs that a horse may not be feeling well.
What is the name for a female horse that is under four years old?
Filly