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Quiz about Horsing Around 2
Quiz about Horsing Around 2

Horsing Around 2 Trivia Quiz


This is my second quiz on horses and it is dedicated to my favourite horse in the whole world, Darius. It will include questions on care and horsemanship which will be UK specific.

A multiple-choice quiz by spookykidwraith. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
91,792
Updated
Aug 03 24
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
16 / 25
Plays
8487
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: slay01 (23/25), Edzell_Blue (19/25), Guest 68 (9/25).
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Question 1 of 25
1. What is one purpose of a metal curry comb? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. What would it mean to ride "shoulder in" Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. True or false, an old fashioned method for curing a rearer was to break a bottle over its head when it reared?


Question 4 of 25
4. What is meant by flagging? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. What is a wisp primarily used for? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. How many brushes, not counting the curry comb, are there in a standard grooming kit? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. If a horse is said to bolt, what would it be doing? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. What is Azoturia? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. What does it mean to ride on a loose rein? Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. What is a ewe neck? Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. What is the purpose of a breast plate? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. What does it mean if a horse is said to nap? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. Why should you not give a horse grass cuttings from your lawn that may have begun to compost? Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. Why shouldn't a horse be kept on rich grass during the spring? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. What is a Dutch Slip? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. What is meant by "horse sick"? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. What is sweet itch caused by? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. How many fingers width should you be able to fit under a horse's cavesson noseband when he is tacked up for hacking? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. Thatching is putting straw under your horse's rug or blanket. When would you do this? Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. What should be done with ragwort when it has been pulled up from the horse's field? Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. What is a snip? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. Which is not a type of martingale? Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. If your horse kicks, how would you warn others of this fact? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. What is the space between a horse's ears called? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. What is a horse standard? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is one purpose of a metal curry comb?

Answer: To clean the body brush

The metal curry comb should never be used directly on sensitive areas of the horse.
2. What would it mean to ride "shoulder in"

Answer: The horse is bent around the inside leg of the rider

The outside shoulder should be in front of the inside hind quarter and the inside legs pass in front of the outside legs.
3. True or false, an old fashioned method for curing a rearer was to break a bottle over its head when it reared?

Answer: True

There were other brutal methods for curing rearing, such as burning their chestnuts with a hot poker!
4. What is meant by flagging?

Answer: Excessive tail use to indicate pain

Horses used to be quite commonly docked in Britain, usually because that was the fashion of the time. It is rarely seen now.
5. What is a wisp primarily used for?

Answer: A massage of the horse

A wisp is a woven rope of hay and straw that can be used to massage the horse. It will improve the circulation and develop and harden muscles.
6. How many brushes, not counting the curry comb, are there in a standard grooming kit?

Answer: 3

The dandy brush is used for removing dried mud and stable stains, the body brush is used for removing dust and grease from the horse's coat and skin, and the water brush gives the mane and tail a nice finishing touch. Another brush used is the hoof oil brush, this isn't used to brush the horse but to apply hoof oil, so I have not included it in the question.
7. If a horse is said to bolt, what would it be doing?

Answer: Galloping out of control

Bolting can be a serious vice in horses but most are controllable if you are a competent rider. One good method is to turn them in circles, this prevents them from galloping.
8. What is Azoturia?

Answer: The correct name for Monday Morning disease

Azoturia is a breakdown in the muscle fibres of the loins and quarters. It is thought to be caused by strenuous exercise after a period of rest while still on a normal working diet.
9. What does it mean to ride on a loose rein?

Answer: The reins do not tug on the bit

After exercising your horse, you should always ride them on a loose rein for about 10 minutes before finishing your ride. This allows your horse to stretch his neck muscles and cool down.
10. What is a ewe neck?

Answer: A conformation fault

A ewe neck means that the crest of the neck is concave where it should be convex.
11. What is the purpose of a breast plate?

Answer: To prevent the saddle from slipping back

Breastplates are very useful when riding in hilly places, especially on a broad-backed horse!
12. What does it mean if a horse is said to nap?

Answer: It behaves badly

A horse can nap for different reasons, it can be because they don't want to leave the stables or a field mate, it can even be caused by ill fitting tack. When a horse naps he will do a variety of things including swinging his quarters, reversing, spinning around or just refusing to move.
13. Why should you not give a horse grass cuttings from your lawn that may have begun to compost?

Answer: It can cause colic

Signs of colic are rolling and kicking and pawing at the stomach.
14. Why shouldn't a horse be kept on rich grass during the spring?

Answer: It can cause Laminitis

If a horse is kept on rich grass it can get too fat and then develop Laminitis. Symptoms of this disease are hot feet and a reluctance to walk.
15. What is a Dutch Slip?

Answer: A headcollar

The Dutch Slip is a simple headcollar suitable for foals.
16. What is meant by "horse sick"?

Answer: An over-grazed pasture

If a pasture is called horse sick it means that it has been ruined by horses over-grazing it.
17. What is sweet itch caused by?

Answer: An allergy to midge bites

The allergy to midges causes the horse to rub its mane and tail to get rid of the irritation.
18. How many fingers width should you be able to fit under a horse's cavesson noseband when he is tacked up for hacking?

Answer: 2 or 3

It is important that tack fits properly. If it does not the horse may be in pain and misbehave simply to get away from the discomfort.
19. Thatching is putting straw under your horse's rug or blanket. When would you do this?

Answer: When the horse is wet

If the horse is wet, he should be dried as well as possible and then thatched. This will keep him dry and warm. It will also stop the rug from getting wet.
20. What should be done with ragwort when it has been pulled up from the horse's field?

Answer: Burnt

After pulling up ragwort you should put salt in the hole to kill the roots and then burn the plant as it is highly poisonous.
21. What is a snip?

Answer: A small mark on the muzzle

A snip is a small patch of white hair on the horse's muzzle.
22. Which is not a type of martingale?

Answer: Bitless

The three martingales are the standing, running and Irish (also known as a spectacle).
23. If your horse kicks, how would you warn others of this fact?

Answer: Tie a red ribbon on his tail

If your horse is a kicker you should do this before you take him anywhere public such as a show or a hunt meet.
24. What is the space between a horse's ears called?

Answer: The Poll

25. What is a horse standard?

Answer: A measuring stick

A horse standard is the correct name for the measuring stick used on horses. Horses are measured in hands, one hand equals 4 inches.
Source: Author spookykidwraith

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