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Old 03-04-2010, 12:44 AM   #1
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I just have to do this quiz on my favourite subject - horses! So hopefully no-one will find this hard, it's meant to be fun! One point for everything right with a bonus at the end! 24 points to give away!

1. What do you call the metal thing in a horses mouth connected to the bridle?
BIT

2. Name one thing horses eat that is part of the feed.
OATS, SUGAR BEET and BRAN

3. What do you call the action horses do that includes standing on two feet only?
REARING

4. What do you call the metal things you put your feet in when riding a horse?
STIRRUPS

5. When measuring a horse, we say something like 12.3hh. What does 'hh' stand for?
HANDS HIGH

6. Which of the following compete in cross country:

-Matthew Wright
-Ellen Whittaker
-Mary King

MARY KING

7. What are the three main events in eventing?
DRESSAGE, CROSS COUNTRY AND SHOWJUMPING

8. What is the difference between a numnah and a saddle-pad?

A NUMNAH IS SADDLE SHAPED

9. Which of the following breeds is a spotty horse:

-Arabian
-Appaloosa
-Thoroughbred APPALOOSA

10. What kind of metal is used to make horse-shoes?

IRON

11. What is a common type of bedding for horses?

SHAVINGS, HAY OR STRAW

12. Which horse only is used for driving, Hackney or a Suffolk Punch?

SUFFOLK PUNCH

13. What do you call the things attached to a bridle that you hold for keeping balance on a horse?

REINS

14. What do you call the rubber trousers specifically made for riding in?

JODPURS

15. What do you use to tap a horse on the behind with to speed him up?
WHIP
16. Which of the following breeds have a white body but I light grey mane and tail:

-Welsh Mountain Pony WELSH MOUNTAIN PONY
-FJord
-Mustang


17. Is the Olympia horse show stated in London or Scotland?
LONDON

18. Name a well-known horse charity.
REDWINGS AND THE BLUE CROSS
19. Do you cut a ponies coat by shaving, or cutting by special scissors?
SHAVING

20. BONUS 5 POINTS! Which illness does a horse have if its rolling madly and kicking at it's belly with its back legs?
COLIC
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Old 03-04-2010, 10:32 AM   #2
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Oh my goodness Courtney, this is really hard!! I will be having a go, but I think I will definitely be coming last!! Well done on making it!
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Old 03-04-2010, 10:36 AM   #3
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Mines in too, congratulations EB
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well done babes, I won't be entering as I know the answers but I'm really proud of you honey! xxx
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Thanks everybody, I believe for the less experienced, this quiz is really a guessing game! These are the simplest questions that entered my head, so it's surprising to think that some people find it hard!
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Mine are in too
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The only Hoss iv'e had a go on is Buckaroo, give it a guess or three, good Quiz EB.
That's the game not the Race Hoss
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While waiting for the Anwere's to the quiz i thought, name some songs with a Horsey theme, like.
A Horse With No Name By America
New Pony by Bob Dylan
Ride Sally Ride by Lou Reed
On A Carousel bY The Hollies, maybe not.
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