Horse Quiz

What is the scientific classification domain of a horse?

• Eukaryota

• Animalia

• Mammalia

• Chordata

When did humans begin domesticating horses?

• 1000 BCE

• 4000 BCE

• 3000 BCE

• 2000 BCE

What is the average lifespan of a domesticated horse?

• 20-25 years

• 30-35 years

• 15-20 years

• 25-30 years

At what age do most domesticated horses begin training under a saddle or in a harness?

• 4-5 years

• 3-4 years

• 2-3 years

• 1-2 years

How is the height of horses usually measured?

• At the head

• At the neck

• At the withers

• At the back

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

• 16.2 hands

• 13.2 hands

• 14.2 hands

• 15.2 hands

What is the oldest verifiable record for the age of a horse?

• 55 years

• 50 years

• 60 years

• 62 years

What is the largest horse in recorded history?

• Shire horse named Mammoth

• Thoroughbred horse

• Arabian horse

• Clydesdale horse

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

• Color

• Weight

• Temperament

• Height

What are ponies considered to be in Australia?

• Under 15 hands

• Under 14 hands

• Under 13 hands

• Under 16 hands