Just Horsing Around
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Just Horsing Around: A Fun Equine Trivia Quiz
Are you ready to test your knowledge with some fun and humorous horse trivia? Saddle up for these twelve multiple-choice questions that promise to entertain and challenge!
1. What is the fear of horses called?
- A. Hippophobia- B. Riddiophobia
- C. Sadlophobia
- D. Equiphobia
Answer: A. Hippophobia
Fun Fact: Believe it or not, this phobia truly exists!
2. Which is NOT a form of horse racing?
- A. Flat racing- B. Harness racing
- C. Steeplechasing
- D. Hop-scotching
Answer: D. Hop-scotching
Fun Fact: Horse racing is one of the oldest known sports. Does that make bookmakers the oldest profession?
3. Which is NOT a breed of American saddle horse?
- A. Tennessee Walker- B. Morgan
- C. Quarter Horse
- D. Kentucky Sprinter
Answer: D. Kentucky Sprinter
Fun Fact: Although not a recognized breed, it sounds fast!
4. The horse shares its odd-toed ungulate trait with which animals?
- A. Rhinoceros- B. Tapir
- C. Elephant
- D. Cow
- E. A and B
- F. C and D
Answer: E. A and B
Fun Fact: Horses have some unique relatives!
5. Which is NOT one of the Triple Crown races?
- A. The Bluegrass Stakes- B. The Belmont Stakes
- C. The Preakness Stakes
- D. The Kentucky Derby
Answer: A. The Bluegrass Stakes
Fun Fact: We’ve attended the Bluegrass Stakes?"and even won a little money!
6. How were horses introduced to the Americas?
- A. By Spanish Conquistadors in the 16th century- B. They crossed the land bridge with early man
- C. They were always there
- D. Leif Eriksson brought them
Answer: A. By Spanish Conquistadors in the 16th century
Fun Fact: An earlier horse species existed, but it went extinct long before.
7. Which is NOT a draft horse breed?
- A. Belgian heavy draft horse- B. English shire
- C. Clydesdale
- D. Percheron
- E. They are all draft horses!
Answer: E. They are all draft horses!
Fun Fact: Clydesdales are truly majestic!
8. What did Emperor Caligula want for his horse, Incitatus?
- A. Name her his consort- B. Name him his successor as emperor
- C. Appoint him consul of Rome
- D. Eat roasted horse for dinner every night
Answer: C. Appoint him consul of Rome
Fun Fact: Caligula was certainly an eccentric character!
9. Name the moons of Mars, named after the horses of the god of war.
- A. Pegasus- B. Phobos and Deimos
- C. Logos, Pathos, and Ethos
- D. Alpha, Beta, Sigma, and Theta
Answer: B. Phobos and Deimos
Fun Fact: Knowing your mythology certainly helps!
10. Which is NOT true about Mr. Ed, the famous TV horse?
- A. His original name was Bamboo Harvester- B. He lived to be 30 years old and died Feb. 28, 1979
- C. He was raised to be a parade and show horse
- D. He was Roy Rogers' original sidekick, before Trigger
Answer: D. He was Roy Rogers' original sidekick, before Trigger
Fun Fact: Mr. Ed was quite the celebrity!
11. What was man's earliest relationship with horses?
- A. Dinner: Man hunted the horse- B. Dinner: The carnivorous horse hunted man
- C. Transportation: Man used the horse for hauling
- D. Security: The horse kept watch for danger
Answer: A. Dinner: Man hunted the horse
Fun Fact: Horses were prey before they became partners!
12. How many horses have been Triple Crown winners?
- A. 11- B. 21
- C. 31
- D. 13
Answer: A. 11
Fun Fact: The last winner was Affirmed in 1978.
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Test your friends with these quirky horse trivia questions and see who can gallop to victory!
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