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Quiz about The Rocky Mountain Horse
Quiz about The Rocky Mountain Horse

The Rocky Mountain Horse Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz about the Rocky Mountain horse, which is another relatively rare breed!

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Morrigan
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
173,139
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1989
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Question 1 of 10
1. From which state did the Rocky Mountain horse (otherwise referred to as RMH) originate? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Does the RMH usually have a flaxen mane and tail while the body is a chocolate color?


Question 3 of 10
3. How many gaits does the RMH have? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these is the RMH used for? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What is the RMH best known for? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these colors can the RMH horse be? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. To be registered with the Rocky Mountain Horse Association, must each horse be examined for the proper breed characteristics?


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the name of the sire that almost all RMH's carry in their bloodline? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. About how big is the RMH? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What mountain ranges does the RMH originate from/around? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. From which state did the Rocky Mountain horse (otherwise referred to as RMH) originate?

Answer: Kentucky

The RMH originated in Kentucky around the early 20th century. A man named Sam Tuttle, who was an avid horseman, owned a stallion which is now in the bloodlines of many RMH's today. The breed is named the "Rocky Mountain Horse" because the breed was created using a local mare and a stallion that originally came from the Rockies.
2. Does the RMH usually have a flaxen mane and tail while the body is a chocolate color?

Answer: yes

Most RMH's have a chocolate body with a flaxen mane and tail. This color variation is also called the silver dapple. The RMH must have a solid body color, but they can have limited white markings, such as on the head and below the hocks.
3. How many gaits does the RMH have?

Answer: 5

They must have five gaits, with the fifth gait being a racking gait. Since this is a naturally occurring gait, each horse must have it.
4. Which of these is the RMH used for?

Answer: All of these

The RMH is a versatile horse, much like the Icelandic horse. Its showy looks are wonderful in a parade, while the quick but smooth racking gait (which can be anywhere from 7 to 20 miles an hour) is wonderful for endurance riding.
5. What is the RMH best known for?

Answer: Its gentleness.

It's known for its gentleness and calm temperament, which makes it an ideal horse for a 4-H horse.
6. Which of these colors can the RMH horse be?

Answer: Chestnut

Again the RMH can only be a solid color. The facial and leg markings are limited. The leg markings can only be up until the hocks, and the facial markings can't cover too much of the face.
7. To be registered with the Rocky Mountain Horse Association, must each horse be examined for the proper breed characteristics?

Answer: Yes

Because the breed standard is relatively new (the Rocky Mountain Horse Association was created in 1986) the number of registered horses is still quite low, compared to several other breeds. In order to breed the wanted characteristics into future RMH's, each horse is examined so as to determine if they are what the breed should be in 10, 20, 30 years into the future.
8. What is the name of the sire that almost all RMH's carry in their bloodline?

Answer: Old Tobe

Old Tobe was owned by Sam Tuttle. According to the Rocky Mountain Home Page, "He had the perfect gait and temperament." He died at age 37, still a stallion.
9. About how big is the RMH?

Answer: Medium sized-from 14.2 to 16 hands

The RMH is a medium sized horse, but there are exceptions. To be a registered, certified RMH, they have to be between 14.2 and 16 hands
10. What mountain ranges does the RMH originate from/around?

Answer: The Appalachians

Since they're from Kentucky, which is in/near the Appalachians, they are considered a cold blooded breed (according to the Rocky Mountain Horse Association.)

All of my info came from several different places. It came from the Rocky Mountain Horse Home Page (http://www.imh.org/imh/bw/rocky.html) and the Gaited Horse Book and Gifts Catalog (http://www.gaitedhorse.com/history_of_the_breed_rocky_mount.htm). Those two sites used information that was given from the Rocky Mountain Horse Association.
Source: Author Morrigan

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