Can You Guess the Horse Breed Quiz

Take this quiz to see how well you know horses!

Where would we be without horses? Everyone loves our equestrian friends, but how well do you know them? We're here to put your pony knowledge to the test.

We'll show you an image of a horse and give you a couple of unique facts, and you tell us which breed it is!

An image of an Appaloosa horse.

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1. This breed is known for its signature spotted coat and vertical-striped hooves
  1. Warmblood
  2. Arabian
  3. Morgan
  4. Appaloosa
2. This breed is named for its ability to outrun other breeds over distances of 0.25 miles or less.
  1. American Mile Horse
  2. American Quarter Horse
  3. Thoroughbred
  4. American Paint Horse
3. This breed was one of the earliest developed in the U.S., and is the official breed of Vermont.
  1. Morgan
  2. Appaloosa
  3. Arabian
  4. Miami
4. This term refers to horses of no particular breed.
  1. Surprises
  2. Maskers
  3. Mixers
  4. Grade Horses
5. This breed is known for its distinctive snouts, and has the oldest breed registry in the world.
  1. Draft Horse
  2. Arabian
  3. Asian
  4. American Quarter Horse
6. This breed, developed in the Netherlands, is elegant, always black, excels in dressage, and has lower leg feathering.
  1. Friesian
  2. Morgan
  3. Hackney
  4. Paso Fino
7. This breed is the go-to for young children, and originated in the Scottish Isles.
  1. Connemara
  2. Shetland
  3. Welsh Pony
  4. American Saddlebred
8. This breed is known as the largest of the ponies, and was originally developed in Ireland.
  1. MacIntosh
  2. Shetland
  3. Gaelic
  4. Connemara
9. This breed originated in Southern Spain, is commonly found in dressage, and has thick tails and luscious manes.
  1. Arabian
  2. Andalusian
  3. Friesian
  4. Quarterhorse
10. This breed is known for its natural and unique gait, originated from Spanish horses brought to the Americas, and was popularized by the U.S. armed services.
  1. Connemara
  2. Lusitano
  3. Paso Fino
  4. Morgan

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Horse Tips from the Experts

In this quiz, we tested your knowledge of horse breeds, but the equine world holds so much more to know. That’s why we chatted with some certified horse experts to bring you insider tips on how to interact with and appreciate our equine friends:

  • Equestrian experts Ted and JoAnn Dawson say that, when riding a horse, “Keep the weight in the ball of their foot, keep their leg forward, keep their hands low, and sort of the horse's neck. You know, sit up straight.”[1]
  • Certified horsemanship instructor Kathy Richardson explains that “when you mount a horse, relax into the saddle, creating a straight line through your ear, shoulder, hip, and heel.”[2]
  • Equestrian specialist and trainer Kate Jutagir says that when interacting with a horse for the first time, “Absolutely have the benefit of someone who has experience guiding you. That is number one, being able to read their body language and their behavior.” Jutagir also tells us that one way to know a horse is content is “if their ears are forward and they're chewing, they're pretty darn happy.”[3]
  • Equine expert Jessica Rude explains the importance of proper stirrup sizing: “If they are too short, meaning your knees are too bent, you'll have some knee pain, you'll be uncomfortable from that, and if they're too long and you feel like your legs are too straight, they're reaching for, for the stirrups and you don't have any bend in your knee, that's going to put some strain on your legs as well.”[4]

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References

  1. ↑ Ted & JoAnn Dawson. Equestrian Experts. Expert Interview
  2. ↑ Kathy Richardson. Certified Horsemanship Instructor. Expert Interview
  3. ↑ Kate Jutagir. Equestrian Specialist & Trainer. Expert Interview
  4. ↑ Jessica Rude. Equine Expert. Expert Interview