In 2015, this horse became the first to win the "Grand Slam," meaning he won all three races of the Triple Crown AND the Breeder's Cup.
Who is American Pharoah?
100
This tool is especially helpful in barns and paddocks to encourage horses to drink plenty of water during cold winter months.
What are heated water buckets?
100
This is the color of the dorsal stripe on a red dun horse.
What is red?
100
Many horses particularly enjoy this Christmastime candy flavor.
What is peppermint?
100
This person is the president of Illini Equestrians.
Who is Emily Solan?
200
This fast-paced, timed western horse event involves running a pattern around 3 barrels.
What is barrel racing?
200
In extremely cold weather, this feed category (hay or grain) will produce more body heat when eaten.
What is hay?
200
This famous race horse won the triple crown in 1973 and was nicknamed “Big Red.”
Who is Secretariat?
200
This delicious chocolate cookie is the most common type of cookie left out for Santa on Christmas Eve.
What are Oreos?
200
During this decade, Christmas was declared a federal holiday in the United States. This was around the time of Reconstruction after the Civil War.
What is 1870?
300
This is the final race of the Triple Crown. It is held in New York on a 1.5 mile long dirt track.
What is the Belmont Stakes?
300
This is what causes horses to grow their long, thick winter coats.
What is short day length?
300
At shows, a horse who is known for kicking will have this tied in its tail to warn other riders about its bad habit.
What is a red ribbon?
300
This sweet horse feed additive can be used to make feed more palatable, and it is also can be involved in the process of making rum (RumChata, anyone?)
What is molasses?
300
This person founded IHSA in 1967 when he was a sophomore at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Who is Bob Cacchione?
400
This is the fast-paced horse sport that involves two teams playing in 7.5 minute periods, called chuckers, in which players use mallets to hit balls into goals.
What is polo?
400
This should be a primary concern when designing a barn, but it is often forgotten about in the winter months when barn owners attempt to keep their barns warm. Neglecting this can lead to respiratory infections and disorders.
What is good ventilation?
400
This horse color has a red colored body with a red or flaxen (blonde) colored mane and tail.
What is chestnut (or sorrel)?
400
A horse would have to eat this much snow in order to equal the amount of drinking 1 quart of water.
What is 12 quarts (+/- 2 quarts)
400
Mariah Carey released her hit Christmas song, "All I want for Christmas is You" in this year. This is also the same year that many college juniors & seniors were born.
What is 1994?
500
This jockey from Mexico is 5'2", has won two ESPY awards, and was the winner of the Triple Crown in 2015.
Who is Victor Espinoza?
500
This mineral can be used on the bottom of horse shoes to increase traction on slippery surfaces, such as ice or pavement.
What is borium?
500
This horse color has a base color of bay with uniform white hairs mixed in. Sometimes the legs and head will be darker in color.
What is red roan?
500
If a horse ate this common Christmas plant, they would be in trouble. This plant is toxic to horses, dogs, and cats.
What is poinsettia? (Also would accept evergreen or holly berry)