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Table of Contents
- 1. What is the term used for a female horse under the age of four?
- 2. Which equestrian sport involves horses jumping over a series of obstacles?
- 3. What is the term for a horse’s father?
- 4. Which of these is a breed of horse native to Ireland?
- 5. Which equestrian discipline is a combination of flat racing and jumping?
- 6. What type of saddle is most commonly used in dressage?
- 7. At what age do most Thoroughbred racehorses start their racing career?
- 8. Which famous racehorse was the first to win the American Triple Crown in 1919?
- 9. What is the gait that the American Saddlebred is famous for?
- 10. Which equestrian event tests the horse’s obedience, athleticism, and harmony with the rider?
- 11. What is the tallest horse breed?
- 12. In which equestrian sport do riders compete in teams to score goals by hitting a small ball with a mallet?
- 13. What is the term for the movement where the horse’s front quarters stay in place while the hind legs pivot around?
- 14. Which country is the birthplace of the Lipizzaner horse breed?
- 15. How many limbs must a horse have off the ground during a “flying change” in dressage?
- 16. Which equestrian sport involves performing acrobatic exercises on the back of a moving horse?
- 17. How many phases are there in a Three-Day Event?
- 18. What is the term for a young male horse?
- 19. Which famous racehorse is considered one of the fastest of all time and broke the record for the Kentucky Derby in 1973?
- 20. Which equestrian sport involves performing a series of compulsory and freestyle figures on a flat, oval track?
- 21. What breed of horse is well known for its distinctive black and white markings and originated in the United Kingdom?
- 22. In which equestrian sport do horses and their riders participate in an event that includes dressage, marathon, and cones phases?
- 23. What is the term for a group of horses kept together for purposes of training or breeding?
- 24. What is the term used for an untrained or inexperienced horse?
- 25. Which country is the birthplace of the Andalusian horse breed?
- 26. Which horse is considered the foundation sire of the Thoroughbred breed?
- 27. What organization is responsible for governing international equestrian sports?
- 28. What is the term for a horse trained to perform in rodeos or competitions that showcase Western riding skills?
- 29. What is the term for a smooth four-beat gait of a horse that is faster than a walk but slower than a canter?
- 30. What type of horse racing involves riders competing on a horse-drawn vehicle known as a sulky?
- 31. Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing the sport of chariot racing?
- 32. In dressage, what is the term for the sideways movement performed by a horse that involves crossing the legs in a diagonal action?
- 33. In which year did equestrian events first appear at the modern Olympic Games?
1. What is the term used for a female horse under the age of four?
- A) Colt
- B) Mare
- C) Filly
2. Which equestrian sport involves horses jumping over a series of obstacles?
- A) Dressage
- B) Show Jumping
- C) Vaulting
3. What is the term for a horse’s father?
- A) Sire
- B) Dam
- C) Stallion
4. Which of these is a breed of horse native to Ireland?
- A) Clydesdale
- B) Irish Draught
- C) Andalusian
5. Which equestrian discipline is a combination of flat racing and jumping?
- A) Endurance-
- B) Steeplechase
- C) Polo
6. What type of saddle is most commonly used in dressage?
- A) Western saddle
- B) Dressage saddle
- C) Jumping saddle
7. At what age do most Thoroughbred racehorses start their racing career?
- A) 2 years old
- B) 3 years old
- C) 4 years old
8. Which famous racehorse was the first to win the American Triple Crown in 1919?
- A) Secretariat
- B) Affirmed
- C) Sir Barton
9. What is the gait that the American Saddlebred is famous for?
- A) Canter
- B) Rack
- C) Piaffe
10. Which equestrian event tests the horse’s obedience, athleticism, and harmony with the rider?
- A) Dressage
- B) Cross-Country
- C) Show Jumping
11. What is the tallest horse breed?
- A) Friesian
- B) Shire
- C) Arabian
12. In which equestrian sport do riders compete in teams to score goals by hitting a small ball with a mallet?
- A) Polo
- B) Eventing
- C) Show Jumping
13. What is the term for the movement where the horse’s front quarters stay in place while the hind legs pivot around?
- A) Pirouette
- B) Turn on the haunches
- C) Half-pass
14. Which country is the birthplace of the Lipizzaner horse breed?
- A) Spain
- B) Austria
- C) Slovenia
15. How many limbs must a horse have off the ground during a “flying change” in dressage?
- A) 1
- B) 2
- C) All 4
16. Which equestrian sport involves performing acrobatic exercises on the back of a moving horse?
- A) Vaulting
- B) Polo
- C) Reining
17. How many phases are there in a Three-Day Event?
- A) Two
- B) Three
- C) Four
18. What is the term for a young male horse?
- A) Filly
- B) Colt
- C) Gelding
19. Which famous racehorse is considered one of the fastest of all time and broke the record for the Kentucky Derby in 1973?
- A) Seabiscuit
- B) Secretariat
- C) War Admiral
20. Which equestrian sport involves performing a series of compulsory and freestyle figures on a flat, oval track?
- A) Reining
- B) Vaulting
- C) Saddle Seat Equitation
21. What breed of horse is well known for its distinctive black and white markings and originated in the United Kingdom?
- A) Appaloosa
- B) Gypsy Vanner
- C) Paint
22. In which equestrian sport do horses and their riders participate in an event that includes dressage, marathon, and cones phases?
- A) Combined Driving
- B) Endurance Racing
- C) Horseball
23. What is the term for a group of horses kept together for purposes of training or breeding?
- A) Barn
- B) String
- C) Herd
24. What is the term used for an untrained or inexperienced horse?
- A) Green
- B) Foal
- C) Saddle sore
25. Which country is the birthplace of the Andalusian horse breed?
- A) Spain
- B) Germany
- C) Portugal
26. Which horse is considered the foundation sire of the Thoroughbred breed?
- A) Eclipse
- B) The Darley Arabian
- C) The Godolphin Barb
27. What organization is responsible for governing international equestrian sports?
- A) International Olympic Committee (IOC)
- B) Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI)
- C) International Horse Sports Confederation (IHSC)
28. What is the term for a horse trained to perform in rodeos or competitions that showcase Western riding skills?
- A) English Horse
- B) Barrel Racer
- C) Stock Horse
29. What is the term for a smooth four-beat gait of a horse that is faster than a walk but slower than a canter?
- A) Trot
- B) Lope
- C) Gallop
30. What type of horse racing involves riders competing on a horse-drawn vehicle known as a sulky?
- A) Safeguard racing
- B) Harness racing
- C) Flat racing
31. Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing the sport of chariot racing?
- A) Greeks
- B) Romans
- C) Egyptians
32. In dressage, what is the term for the sideways movement performed by a horse that involves crossing the legs in a diagonal action?
- A) Half-pass
- B) Piaffe
- C) Passage
33. In which year did equestrian events first appear at the modern Olympic Games?
- A) 1912
- B) 1900
- C) 1908
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Stable StarterArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Trot TraineeRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Gallop GuruMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | ShowjumperAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Equestrian ExpertLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
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