Only 4% of People Know All of These Horse Facts. Do You?

By: Heather Cahill
Estimated Completion Time
2 min
Only 4% of People Know All of These Horse Facts. Do You?
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About This Quiz

You're driving by an open field, filled with green grass and a herd of mighty, majestic animals catches your eye. These large, but gentle giants grace farmer's fields throughout the world, but you may not know as much as you think you do about them! 

Do you know what all of the horses in the world are descendants of? The original horses of Asia! These horses were first introduced to Europe and later, the rest of the world. 

Horses were typically used for work and transportation. Before the world had cars to travel in, horses were the main source of transportation for many people. In England during the 1800s, there were so many horses being used as transportation that they experienced an excessive amount of horse manure in the streets! 

Eventually, there were new horse breeds such as the Morgan, and the beginning of worldwide horse shows and races. Do you know which champions dominated the race track and became some of the most famous horses in the world? They both start with the letter 'S!' 

Just like champions, horses present themselves as powerful, yet friendly animals. After all, a horse will always show the love it has for you if you treat it with care and respect. 

Do you think you know a Quarter Horse from a Canadian? How about what your horse likes to eat? 

If you think you know your horse facts, ride on over to take the quiz! 

What body part is the largest on a horse than any other land animal?
Feet
Neck
Head
Eyes
Which of the following can't a horse do?
Vomit
Jump
Run
Eat
About how many wild horses live in a herd?
58
70
20
42

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Horses have good what?
Memories
Sense of smell
Posture
Habits
What does it mean if a horse has a red ribbon on its tail?
It is stylish
It is a girl
It is a champion
It kicks
How many stallions are typically found in a herd?
1
5
10
3

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Is it true or false that a horse can sleep both standing up or lying down?
True
False
How much water does a horse drink each day?
20 gallons
18 gallons
7 gallons
23 gallons
How long does it take before a foal is able to walk?
4 weeks
A month
2 weeks
Almost immediately

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In which country is horse meat considered a delicacy?
The United States
Libya
Belarus
France
Approximately how long does a horse live?
25 years
50 years
31 years
43 years
Is it true or false that a young male horse is called a filly?
True
False

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How old was the oldest living horse?
24
15
62
35
How many bones does a horse have in its body?
400
357
628
205
What is the eohippus?
The horse's ancestor
A bone
A type of gait
The mating call

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Which of the following is the closest related animal to the horse?
A rhino
A zebra
A dog
A giraffe
Which breed is the most popular horse breed?
Morgan
Canadian
Clydesdale
Quarter Horse
Is it true or false that a female horse has fewer teeth than a male?
True
False

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Which country had no horses until the 1700s?
Australia
Russia
Egypt
Japan
What is a horse truly doing when it appears to be laughing?
Unblocking its nostril
Coughing
Laughing
Picking up on a scent
What horse breed is known as the state animal of Vermont?
Morgan
Percheron
Arabian
Paint

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What is the smallest breed of horse?
Azteca
Haflinger
Falabella
Lippizan
Is it true or false that a horse is an omnivore?
True
False
What is a horse measured in?
Inches
Feet
Hands
Centimetres

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What is one of the largest breeds of horses?
Shires
Icelandic
Hackney
Appaloosa
Which food is bad for a horse?
Avocados
Grass
Carrots
Apples
How many natural gaits does a horse have?
18
20
4
7

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How long is a horse's gestation period?
2 months
5 months
11 months
8 months
What is found in horse hooves as well as human hair?
Keratin
Cartilage
Bone
Tendons
What is the mother horse called?
A sire
A filly
A colt
A dam

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What type of music do horses like?
Classical music
Rock music
Pop music
RnB Music
How can you tell a horse's age?
Its mane
Its hooves
Its teeth
Its legs
What color of horse is very rare?
White
Palomino
Dun
Bay

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Is it true or false that a horse can breathe through its mouth?
True
False
How fast can a typical horse run?
25 miles per hour
5 miles per hour
14 miles per hour
18 miles per hour