01/03/05

...Horse Knowledge:

Can You Answer These Questions!

Questions
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QUESTIONS

Which of these is the smallest breed of horse? (Hint)

Shetland
Arabian
Fallabella
Hackney

What is a baby horse called when it's at weaning age?

Green Colt
Weanling
Weaner
Foal

Where is the Stifle Joint located? (Hint)

Below the knee on the front leg
Where the tail meets the hindquarters
Rear leg, above the hock
Where the skull meets the vertebrae

What is another name for a horse shoer?

Metal bender
Farrier
Vet
Hoof saver

Which of these IS a part of the English saddle?

Jockey
Horn
Flap
Fenders

A mule is a cross between a?

Donkey & horse
Arab & Appy
Zebra & donkey
Pony & horse

Which of these is NOT a rodeo event?

cutting
bull riding
bareback bronco riding
barrel racing

How old do horses generally live to be? (Hint)

10-15 years
20-25 years
30-40 years
40-60 years

How many gallons of water do horses drink a day? (Hint)

10-15 gallons
2-4 gallons
6-9 gallons
15-25 gallons

What and where is the Gaskin? (Hint)

A muscle on the rear leg
A bone in the tail
A nerve under the tongue
A muscle on the belly

What is the horse's scientific name? (Hint)

Equis
Equine
Horseum Nickerum
Equus Caballus

Which of these is NOT a type of snaffle bit?

Eggbutt
Curb
D-ring
O-ring

Which of these IS a part of the Western saddle?

Jockey
Corn
Over-n-under
Stirrup Iron

ANSWERS

Which of these is the smallest breed of horse? Fallabella

What is a baby horse called when it's at weaning age? Weanling

Where is the Stifle Joint located? Rear leg, above the hock

What is another name for a horse shoer? Farrier

Which of these IS a part of the English saddle? Flap

A mule is a cross between a? Donkey & horse

Which of these is NOT a rodeo event? Cutting

How old do horses generally live to be? 20-25 years

How many gallons of water do horses drink a day? 6-9 gallons

What and where is the Gaskin? The Gaskin is a muscle on the rear leg
above the hock and below the stifle.

What is the horse's scientific name? Equus Caballus

Which of these is NOT a type of snaffle bit? Curb

Which of these IS a part of the Western saddle? Jockey


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