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Test Your Knowledge & Have Some Fun

QUIZ 1

1. Do horses sleep lying down?
2. What is a farrier?
3. Can ponies smell well?
4. Do horses have muscles in their lower legs?
5. What are the horse's 4 paces?

QUIZ 2

1. What is the difference between a pony and a horse?
2. Are Shetlands the smallest breed of horse?
3. Can horses swim?
4. What is a roached mane?
5. Is a 'sire' male or female?

QUIZ 3

1. Do horses get lost?
2. How long do horses live for?
3. How do you tell how old a horse is?
4. Do horses have feathers?
5. How much time do horses spend eating each day?

QUIZ 4

1. What is a snip?
2. What is meant by a 'green' horse?
3. What is the height measurement used for horses?
4. Why do you groom a horse?
5. Can you have a bridle without a bit?

QUIZ 5

1. Do horses grow out of their shoes?
2. From which side do you get on a horse?
3. What does a red ribbon in a horse's tail mean?
4. What is a male foal called?
5. Do horses make friends?

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ANSWERS

QUIZ 1

1. Horses generally sleep standing up, but spend some time lying down if they feel safe enough.

2. A farrier is a person who shoes and trims horses' feet.

3. Horses and ponies have a very good sense of smell.

4. No, horses do not have muscles in their lower legs.

5. The four basic paces of a horse are: walk, trot, canter and gallop.

QUIZ 2

1. A pony measures 14.2 hands and under, while a horse is over 14.2 hands high.

2. Falabellas from Argentina are the smallest breed of horse.

3. Yes, horses can swim. Many really enjoy the water!

4. A roached (or hogged) mane is one which has been shaved off.

5. A sire is always a male horse. He is the father

QUIZ 3

1. Horses have very good "homing" senses and can find their way back from a very long way away.

2. The average lifespan of a horse is around 20-25 years.

3. Experienced horsepeople can tell the age of a horse by looking at its teeth.

4. Yes! Feathers are the long hairs on the back of a horse's 'ankle'. They help to drain water away from the hoof.

5. Horses at grass spend around 11-13 hours a day grazing.

QUIZ 4

1. A snip is a face marking.

2. A green horse is one who has not been broken in very long

3. The measurement used for horses is 'hands high' or 'hh'
(1 hand = 4 inches or 10 cm)

4. You groom a horse to keep it clean and to enable its skin to breathe properly.

5. Yes. A bridle without a bit is called a hackamore.

QUIZ 5

1. A horse's hoof is always growing, just like your fingernails, so shoes need to be re-fitted regularly.

2. You should always mount a horse from its left (near) side.

3. A red ribbon in a horse's tail indicates that it may kick, so you should stay away.

4. A male foal up to three years old is called a colt.

5. Yes, horses do make friends and will often have a special 'buddy'.

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