General Knowledge
What do you lead a haltered horse with?
Lead rope
What are the two major styles of riding in the United States?
English and Western
True or False, peppermints are safe for equine consumption
True
True or False, Pinto is a breed
False
Is the Cantle on the back or front of the saddle?
Back
When working with a horse from the ground, which side do you stand on?
Left
The three-beat gait of the horse is called the...
Canter or Lope
On average, how many gallons of water does a horse drink per day?
10-15 gallons
What is the smallest horse breed?
Falabella
How many inches are in a hand (unit of horse measurement)?
4 inches
You should never walk ___ a horse
Behind
What are two major riding aids?
Hands/Rein use and Leg
The main food source for a horse should be ____ based
Forage
Which horse breed is commonly associated with Western riding?
Quarter Horse
What is one reason a horse may paw at the ground?
Boredom, attention-seeking, accessing forage
When picking a horse's feet, should you face their front or their back?
Back
What does it mean for a horse to be above the bit?
Their head is higher than their poll
About what percentage of a horse's weight should it receive daily in grass/hay?
1.5-2.5%
This breed of horse is the only one allowed in their country of origin
Icelandic Horse
How often should a horse have their feet done
5-6 Weeks
What is it called when a horse grabs a rail with their teeth and sucks air?
What three major disciplines are in the Olympics?
Dressage, Show Jumping, and Eventing
Timothy (Alt. Alfalfa)
Name the two horse breeds most famous for their spotted coats
Knabstrupper and Appaloosa
The last true "wild" horse is the...
Przewalski's horse