Safety Around Horses
How do you safely go behind a horse?
Give the horse's rear end a lot of distance, or put your hand on their hindquarters while going around.
What is it called when a horse has a coat with patches of color?
Paint/Pinto
What are some of the sports we practice here at San Pascual Stables?
Equitation, Show Jumping
What is a brush with hard bristles called?
Stiff brush
What did the early horses have before they had hooves?
Toes
Which side do you pass a horse if you are moving faster?
Left side
What is the technical name for a white horse?
Gray
What is a breed of horse known for racing?
Thoroughbred
What part of the saddle does your foot go in?
Stirrup
Who are some famous racehorses?
Secretariat, Seabiscuit, American Pharoah, etc.
How much distance should you keep between horses?
1 horse length
What is a white spot on the horse's head called?
Star
What discipline is sometimes called "dancing with the horse?"
Dressage
What is the front of a saddle called?
Pommel
What is a medieval sport that knights used to play with horses and lances?
Jousting
Never tie a horse by the _____.
reins
This stocky breed of horse is known for its tan coat and black and white mane.
Norwegian Fjord
What is gymnastics on a horse called?
Vaulting
What is a bit-less bridle called?
Hackamore
Before we rode horses, ancient humans used to _____ them.
eat
If a horse gets loose in the arena while you are riding and starts running around the arena, move to the _____ of the arena until the horse is under control
center
What is the oldest breed of horse?
Icelandic, Arabian, Fjord, Akhal-Teke, Mongolian, Caspian
This is a team sport played on horses.
Polo/Cowboy Polo/Drill Team/Horseball
This piece of tack is used to keep the horse's head from going too high.
Martingale
What was the name of Napoleon's horse? (hint: there is a street nearby with his name)
Marengo