Famous Horses In History

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1. What was the name of Alexander The Great's horse? Baccus Bucealus Bachanel Bucephalus

2. This horse was the only survivor at the battle of Little Big Horn. He was thought to be half mustang and half Morgan. What is his name? Fargo Traveller Comanche Lakota

3. Justin Morgan, a schoolteacher from Vermont was sold a small colt who would become the founder of America's first breed-the Morgan. What was the little horse's name? Fontana Fallon Figure Frankie

4. Rome's third emperor Caligula nominated his horse to the Roman Consul. What's this horse's name? Drusus Corneluis Incitatus Britannicus

5. General Robert E. Lee had ridden throughout the American Civil War on a grey coloured horse. What's the name of Lee's favourite mount? Traveller Tarryton Travis Taylor

6. George Washington had a horse whom he rode through most of his famous battles. He was mounted on this horse when the British surrendered. What was this horse's name? Nelson Nathen Ralston Trenton

7. A New Zealand racehorse raced mostly in Australia in the late 1920's and the early 1930's. His nickname was 'Big Red'. What's the name of this wonder horse? Ruffin Man O'War Red Rum Phar Lap

8. This horse won the Triple Crown in 1973. At the Belmont he won by the all-time record of 31 lengths. What's the name of this famous racehorse? Secretariat Citation Seattle Slew Affirmed

9. This filly racehorse who was never defeated in any race, was in a match race at Belmont Park in 1975 with Foolish Pleasure. In this race she broke her leg and had to be put down. She is now buried at Belmont Park. What's her name? Equal Change Ruffian Native Dancer Whirlaway

10. And finally a movie question. In 'National Velvet' Elizabeth Taylor wins a horse and enters him in the Grand National. What's the horse's name? Cookie Arizona Pie Cupcake The Pie