by alex
Saddle up and get ready to gallop through a series of questions that will test your knowledge about horses! Whether you’re a seasoned equestrian or just a curious enthusiast, this quiz will challenge your understanding of these majestic animals. Let’s see if you have what it takes to be a true horse expert!
Horse Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the average lifespan of a domestic horse?
15-20 years
25-30 years
35-40 years
45-50 years
2. What is the primary diet of horses?
Meat
Insects
Plants
Fish
3. Which part of the horse is known as the ‘frog’?
The upper leg
The hoof
The tail
The ear
4. What breed of horse is known for its distinctive spotted coat?
Arabian
Thoroughbred
Appaloosa
Clydesdale
5. What is the term for a young horse?
Foal
Colt
Filly
Yearling
6. Which famous racehorse won the Triple Crown in 1973?
Seabiscuit
Man o’ War
Secretariat
War Admiral
7. What is the term for the gait of a horse that is faster than a walk but slower than a canter?
Trot
Gallop
Pace
Amble
8. How many bones does an average horse have in its skeleton?
150
205
300
450
9. What is the name of the largest horse breed?
Arabian
Thoroughbred
Shetland Pony
Shire
10. Which part of the horse’s anatomy is referred to as the ‘withers’?
The back
The neck
The shoulders
The chest
