DO YOU HAVE THE HORSE SENSE TO ACE THIS EQUINE QUIZ?

What is the name of the indigenous tribe which developed the Appaloosa?

Apache

Nez Perce

Camanche

Fugawi

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Arabian horses dominate in the field of:

Search and Rescue

Cattle Ranching

Endurance Riding

Equine-assisted Therapy

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Why is this breed known as a "Quarter Horse"?

It excels at 1/4 mile races.

Its bloodline is 1/4 Thoroughbred.

It was historically kept in the ranch-hands' quarters.

Because of its ability to "quarter" -- move quickly at an angle.

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What is the world's only living true wild horse breed?

The Mustang

The Takhi

The Tarpan

The Brumby

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One difference between a buckskin and a dun is:

A dun has a jet black coat.

A buckskin is larger than a dun.

A dun has a dark stripe down the middle of its back.

They are the same.

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About how long does gestation in horses last?

340 days

Two years

Nine months

Eight weeks

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A horse that stands 15 hands is how tall?

Five feet two inches (157.48cm)

Five feet (152.40cm)

Six feet (182.88cm)

Three feet 10 inches (116.84cm)

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