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Quiz about Famous Cowboy Horses Names
Quiz about Famous Cowboy Horses Names

Famous Cowboy Horses' Names Trivia Quiz


Many people know the cowboys' names, but do you know their horses' names?

A multiple-choice quiz by 1299. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
1299
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
342,480
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
871
Last 3 plays: Jeannie Marie (9/10), Guest 172 (8/10), Guest 71 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Roy Rogers' famous horse was named Trigger. What was Dale Evans' horse's name ? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The Lone Ranger rode the magnificent white stallion, 'Silver'. Can you tell me the name of Tonto's horse ? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Hopalong Cassidy was played by William Boyd in the 1930s. What was his horse's name? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. TV's Annie Oakley, played by real life sharpshooter and rancher Gail Davis, rode a horse named what? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Probably the most famous of 'the singing cowboys' was Gene Autry.
Can you tell me the name of Gene Autry's horse?
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Guy Madison played Wild Bill Hickok on "The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" from 1951-1958. What was his horse's name? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "Have Gun- Will Travel" aired from 1957-1963 with Richard Boone playing the title role of Paladin. What was Paladin's horse named? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. James Arness played Marshall Matt Dillon on the long running television show, 'Gunsmoke'. Can you name his four-legged companion ? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. 'The Rifleman' starred Chuck Conners as a wild west rancher named Lucas McCain who wielded a customized Winchester rifle. Can you tell me his horse's name? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Known as 'The Famous Fighting Cowboy', Red Ryder comic books, toys and premiums became all the rage in the '40s and '50s. What was Red Ryder's horse named? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Roy Rogers' famous horse was named Trigger. What was Dale Evans' horse's name ?

Answer: Buttermilk

Buttermilk was a buckskin quarterhorse mare personally owned by Dale Evans.
2. The Lone Ranger rode the magnificent white stallion, 'Silver'. Can you tell me the name of Tonto's horse ?

Answer: Scout

Scout was a Pinto Mustang gelding.
3. Hopalong Cassidy was played by William Boyd in the 1930s. What was his horse's name?

Answer: Topper

Topper, was an unusual colored Arabian white stallion with black ears.
Topper was so beloved by Boyd that he had the animal buried at the Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park in Calabasas, California.
4. TV's Annie Oakley, played by real life sharpshooter and rancher Gail Davis, rode a horse named what?

Answer: Target

Target was TV Annie Oakley's horse. However, the role of Target was generally played by two rental horses for the TV version of 'Annie Oakley'.
5. Probably the most famous of 'the singing cowboys' was Gene Autry. Can you tell me the name of Gene Autry's horse?

Answer: Champion

Champion was a sorrel Quarter horse stallion with flaxen mane and tail.
Appearing throughout their legendary career as Autry's true friend and life companion, Champion would often appear to 'outsmart the bad guys'. Also, Champion had his own television series "The Adventures of Champion" and a comic book.

Roy Rodgers' horse, Trigger, also had a comic book.
6. Guy Madison played Wild Bill Hickok on "The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" from 1951-1958. What was his horse's name?

Answer: Buckshot

Buckshot, a buckskin quarterhorse gelding, was personally owned by Madison.
Jingles, Hickok's friend and sidekick, rode a sorrel quarterhorse named Joker.
7. "Have Gun- Will Travel" aired from 1957-1963 with Richard Boone playing the title role of Paladin. What was Paladin's horse named?

Answer: Rafter

Rafter, like Paladin's attire, was a jet black quarterhorse stallion and a most willing traveling partner.
8. James Arness played Marshall Matt Dillon on the long running television show, 'Gunsmoke'. Can you name his four-legged companion ?

Answer: Buck

Buck was a buckskin quarterhorse gelding.
9. 'The Rifleman' starred Chuck Conners as a wild west rancher named Lucas McCain who wielded a customized Winchester rifle. Can you tell me his horse's name?

Answer: Razor

Razor was a black gelding quarterhorse mix and generally just used for McCain's often rides to town.
10. Known as 'The Famous Fighting Cowboy', Red Ryder comic books, toys and premiums became all the rage in the '40s and '50s. What was Red Ryder's horse named?

Answer: Thunder

Thunder, a jet black quarterhorse stallion with four white stockings, was a formidable partner for Red Ryder. As a side note, Little Beaver rode a small pinto named Papoose.
Source: Author 1299

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