MSU Horsemen's Association Trivia

Horse Breeds

100

This breed of horse earned its name for its speed while running a quarter of a mile. 

American Quarter Horse 

200

This breed is widely known for their appearance for Budweiser.

Clydesdale 

300

Known for their unique variety of spotted coat patterns, this breed holds an impressive history and showcases impressive athletic abilities.

Appaloosa 

400

The largest recognized breed of horse throughout the entire world. 

Shire

500

This breed got its name from its founder, and was originated in Vermont, USA.

Hint: MSU Animal Science

Morgan 

Disciplines

100

Commonly recognized for its 'cloverleaf' pattern.

Barrel Racing 

200

Demonstrates manner and suitability of a horse for a relaxed and slow but collected gate cadence. 

Western Pleasure

300

Often described as 'dancing horses' and demonstrates the horse's obedience to its rider.

Dressage

400

This discipline is a test of endurance, skill, and agility following a prescribed course through forests and/or fields. Natural obstacles such as logs, ditches, streams, banks, hills, and fences are included. 

Cross Country Jumping

500

A competition for horses that includes a precise pattern with spins, circles, and stops. 

Reining 

Horse Anatomy

100

You measure a horse's height at this specific point. 

Withers

200

This amphibian has a name referring to a part of the hoof. 

Frog 

300

Horses range of vision (in degrees). 

350 degrees 

400

This breed has one less rib, lumbar vertebrae, and tail bone. 

Hint: MSU Animal Science

Arabian 

500

A horse's brain is considered to be this (in terms of size) .... in comparison to a human brain. 

Half the size 

Horse Racing

100

Probably the most well known racehorse in the history of racing; was named athlete of the year. Nicknamed 'big red'. 

Secretariat 

200

The youngest age a horse can begin racing.

Two years old

300

These three famous races make up the winning of the Triple Crown.

Kentucky Derby 

Belmont Stakes 

Preakness Stakes

400

This rugged little horse is best remembered for a famous match race in which he defeated the 1937 Triple Crown winner War Admiral.

Seabiscuit 

500

This horse was the first undefeated Triple Crown winner.

Seattle Slew 

Tack

100

A rider rests their feet in this part of a saddle. 

Stirrups

200

The piece of tack that attaches to the saddle to hold it in place on the horse. 

Girth 

300

Part of the bridle that goes in the horses mouth. 

Bit

400

This piece of tack attaches to the D-rings of the saddle and the girth and helps keep the saddle from sliding too far back on the horse. 

Breast plate 

500

The part of the bridle that sits on the top of a horse's head behind the ears.

Crown piece