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Just Another Horse Quiz: from a Western View

This is a quiz covering general knowledge of horses and riding.

A multiple-choice quiz by smittyfan. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
smittyfan

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
187,990

Updated
Jul 24 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3526

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (7/10), Guest 68 (6/10), Guest 173 (2/10).

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1. For what purpose would you put bell boots on your horse? Hint

over-reaching

side-stepping

cribbing

head-tossing

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2. If you're just starting a 2-year old under saddle, which of these would be a good training exercise? Hint

barrel racing

cutting

dressage

ground-driving

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3. If a horse's tail is tucked tightly between his legs, he is which of these? Hint

tense and nervous

sleeping

happy and enjoying himself

deaf

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4. When trying to catch a horse, always walk straight up to him head-on so he knows you're there.

True

False

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5. If a horse is broken to neck-rein what does it mean? Hint

he turns without pressure on the bit

he has a high head carriage

he leads really well

he can do sliding stops

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6. What is the correct number of poles used in pole bending? Hint

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7. All riding horses should be shod.

True

False

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8. The Friesian horse originated in which country? Hint

Netherlands

Belgium

France

Germany

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9. A snaffle bit is which of these? Hint

a bit with no shanks

a bit with shanks

not a bit at all

a straight bit

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10. If you are sitting on your horse with perfect body position, how do you look? Hint

Your back is stiff, with your legs wherever they feel comfortable

You're lying on the horse's back having a snooze

You're slouching slightly with legs perfectly straight

Your hip, your heels and the back of your head all line up

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. For what purpose would you put bell boots on your horse?

Answer: over-reaching

Over-reaching is when the back hoof clips the front heel, and bell boots protect the heel.

2. If you're just starting a 2-year old under saddle, which of these would be a good training exercise?

Answer: ground-driving

Ground-driving is extremely useful because it teaches the horse how to turn with very light pressure on the bit.

3. If a horse's tail is tucked tightly between his legs, he is which of these?

Answer: tense and nervous

It's true. If you can easily move his tail up and down, he is likely relaxed and comfortable.

4. When trying to catch a horse, always walk straight up to him head-on so he knows you're there.

Answer: False

Horses have a blind spot right in front of them, so it's always best to walk up to a horse at his shoulder.

5. If a horse is broken to neck-rein what does it mean?

Answer: he turns without pressure on the bit

Neck-reining is one of the main things that separates Western from English riding. When riding an English broken horse, you always have slight contact with the mouth. Western horses usually work on a loose rein, but this is not to say that an "English horse" can't be ridden Western or vice-versa.

6. What is the correct number of poles used in pole bending?

Answer: 6

This is a timed event, usually in a gymkhana, where the horse and rider weave through the poles.

7. All riding horses should be shod.

Answer: False

You usually only shoe a horse when you ride often on gravel or pavement. Even then, some breeds have very tough feet, and don't need shoes.

8. The Friesian horse originated in which country?

Answer: Netherlands

9. A snaffle bit is which of these?

Answer: a bit with no shanks

A lot of people think "snaffle" means broken mouthpiece, but all it really means is that it's not a leverage bit.

10. If you are sitting on your horse with perfect body position, how do you look?

Answer: Your hip, your heels and the back of your head all line up

There are different leg positions for different disciplines, but this describes the all-around pleasure, trail and show position.

Source: Author smittyfan

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