Horse Quiz

What is the life expectancy of a modern domestic horse?

• 25-30 years

• 15-20 years

• 35-40 years

• 45-50 years

What is the term for a male horse under the age of four?

• Foal

• Yearling

• Gelding

• Colt

At what age are most domesticated foals weaned?

• 11-12 months

• 8-10 months

• 5-7 months

• 3-4 months

How is the height of horses measured?

• At the head

• At the neck

• At the back

• At the withers

What is the traditional standard for height of a horse or a pony at maturity?

• 12.2 hands

• 13.2 hands

• 14.2 hands

• 15.2 hands

What is the largest horse in recorded history?

• Mammoth

• Old Billy

• Thumbelina

• Sugar Puff

What is the distinction between a horse and pony based on?

• Height and color

• Height and conformation

• Height and temperament

• Height and weight

What is the height cutoff for ponies in the Western division of the United States Equestrian Federation?

• 14.1 hands

• 13.1 hands

• 16.1 hands

• 15.1 hands

What are some common features of ponies compared to horses?

• Shorter necks, narrower barrels

• Thicker mane, shorter legs

• Longer legs, thinner coat

• Thinner bone, longer tails

Which breed is considered a pony despite being no taller than 30 inches?

• Shire horse

• Thoroughbred

• Falabella

• Shetland pony