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Quiz about Irish DraftDraught
Quiz about Irish DraftDraught

Irish Draft/Draught Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz on the Irish Draft/Draught horse. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by CSIsidle01. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
CSIsidle01
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
200,846
Updated
Dec 02 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1391
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Question 1 of 10
1. Today, the Irish Draft/Draught is _____ than its ancestors. Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What other breed is the Irish Draft/Draught often crossed with? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. At the end of the 19th century, what draft breed was introduced to the Irish Draft/Draught, but later blamed for poor conformation below the knees? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In appearance, there is sometimes a _____
______ on a well-set neck.
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In conformation, the shoulders should be _____ and the barrel and quarters _____. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Is the Irish Draft/Draught considered a draft horse? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Is the Irish Draft/Draught just another name for the Irish Hunter? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What are the most common coat colors of the Irish Draft/Draught? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What part of Ireland did the Irish Draft/Draught originate from? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the Irish Draft's/Draught's disposition normally like? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Today, the Irish Draft/Draught is _____ than its ancestors.

Answer: lighter

Today, these horses are normally used as riding horses.
2. What other breed is the Irish Draft/Draught often crossed with?

Answer: Thoroughbred

Irish Drafts/Draughts are crossed with Thoroughbreds to produce good competition horses.
3. At the end of the 19th century, what draft breed was introduced to the Irish Draft/Draught, but later blamed for poor conformation below the knees?

Answer: Clydesdale

The Clydesdale was introduced to improve the draft qualities of the Irish Draft/Draught. The poor conformation and also lack of stamina have been largely bred out.
4. In appearance, there is sometimes a _____ ______ on a well-set neck.

Answer: Roman nose

The head should look very intelligent.
5. In conformation, the shoulders should be _____ and the barrel and quarters _____.

Answer: powerful, muscular

The legs should be clean, with a short cannon bone and muscular second thigh and forearm.
6. Is the Irish Draft/Draught considered a draft horse?

Answer: Yes, although they are lighter than a typical draft horse

The term "Draft" can be confusing in this horse's name. The Irish Draft/Draught is generally lighter than a typical draft horse.
7. Is the Irish Draft/Draught just another name for the Irish Hunter?

Answer: No, but the Irish Draft/Draught helped form the Irish Hunter

Technically, the Irish Hunter isn't even a breed! It is only half-bred. The English Thoroughbred and the Irish Draft/Draught crossed to make this "breed".
8. What are the most common coat colors of the Irish Draft/Draught?

Answer: Bay, Chestnut, and Gray

The Irish Draft/Draught originates in Ireland and can grow to anywhere from 15.3 to 17 hands.
9. What part of Ireland did the Irish Draft/Draught originate from?

Answer: West

The COnnemara Pony originates in the East.
10. What is the Irish Draft's/Draught's disposition normally like?

Answer: Easy-going and sociable

The Irish Draft/Draught is a nice breed, making it a good first horse for older, taller people.
(Most of info provided by The Encyclopedia of Horses and Ponies by Tamsin Pickeral, some provided by Breeds of Draft Horses by S.R. Speelman.)
Source: Author CSIsidle01

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