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Quiz about A Cool Horse Quiz
Quiz about A Cool Horse Quiz

A Cool Horse Quiz


These questions are a mixture of horsey subjects and hopefully won't be too hard... I'm British so the questions will be from a British perspective.

A multiple-choice quiz by groovyhorselover. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
98,836
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
5248
Last 3 plays: CmdrK (4/10), Guest 27 (6/10), Guest 216 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these isn't part of an English general purpose saddle? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of William Funnell's wife? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. True or False; The Eriskay Pony originated in Ireland.


Question 4 of 10
4. The Grand National is held at which racecourse?

Answer: (One Word, 7 letters)
Question 5 of 10
5. A fleabitten grey is... Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. When vaulting, what pace is the horse usually going at? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The author of Black Beauty was Anna_______?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 8 of 10
8. True or False: A Dartmoor is a type of headcollar.


Question 9 of 10
9. Harvey Smith's son's name is:

Answer: (One Word)
Question 10 of 10
10. How much of a horse's body content is water? Hint



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Mar 23 2024 : CmdrK: 4/10
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 27: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these isn't part of an English general purpose saddle?

Answer: Top strap

The cantle is the high part at the back of the saddle. The girth straps and stirrup leathers are underneath the saddle flap and the tree is the skeleton of the saddle.
2. What is the name of William Funnell's wife?

Answer: Pippa

Pippa is a successful 3-day eventer, and William is a top showjumper.
3. True or False; The Eriskay Pony originated in Ireland.

Answer: False

The Eriskay is a Scottish breed. The only Irish pony is the Connemara.
4. The Grand National is held at which racecourse?

Answer: Aintree

The famous race is held at Aintree, Liverpool. Did you know that 3-times National winner Red Rum is buried under the finishing post?
5. A fleabitten grey is...

Answer: A grey horse with flecks of another colour on its coat

Despite the name, fleabitten horses or ponies are very attractive and desireable!
6. When vaulting, what pace is the horse usually going at?

Answer: Canter

Although beginners start at walk, most vaulters work with a cantering horse.
7. The author of Black Beauty was Anna_______?

Answer: Sewell

Anna Sewell wrote the famous book, starring Black Beauty, Merrylegs and Ginger. It later became a film.
8. True or False: A Dartmoor is a type of headcollar.

Answer: False

False! A Dartmoor is a native British pony. Many still live on Dartmoor, and are caught and sold cheaply.
9. Harvey Smith's son's name is:

Answer: Robert

Harvey Smith, a top jumper who even tied with himself at the puissance competition at Horse of the Year Show, has a son called Robert who looks like he will be just as sucessful.
10. How much of a horse's body content is water?

Answer: 60-70%

It's true! 60-70% of our pony's body is made up of water. That's why they need plenty of it.
Source: Author groovyhorselover

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