Kentucky Feral Horses Quizizz

Where has free-roaming been a practice for many years?

• Northern Kentucky

• Western Kentucky

• Southern Kentucky

• Eastern Kentucky

Why did local people start putting their horses to roam freely?

• Because it was a legal requirement

• Because of the abundance of flat land

• Because they preferred it over traditional methods

• Because of the lack of pasture due to mountains

What problem did coal companies face with free-roaming horses?

• The horses were attracting predators

• The horses were eating the grass needed for land reclamation

• The horses were damaging mining equipment

• The horses were scaring away workers

What was the initial goal of the Appalachian Horse Project?

• To provide horses for mining work

• To address the issue of horses eating grass on reclaimed land

• To sell horses

• To offer riding lessons

What has caused the overpopulation of horses?

• The mild winters

• The abundance of food

• The introduction of stallions

• The lack of natural predators

What is a major challenge mentioned in the text?

• Not enough volunteers

• Too many people visiting

• Overpopulation of horses

• Lack of water sources

What is one of the primary goals of the Appalachian Horse Project?

• To keep the horses healthy

• To sell the horses

• To make a profit

• To train the horses for races

How does the Appalachian Horse Project fund its activities?

• By giving tours

• By mining coal

• By selling horses

• By charging for horse rides

What do people in the community think about the free-roaming horses?

• They all dislike them

• Mostly, they are happy they are there

• They are indifferent

• They are scared of them

What is the future outlook for the horses if the population is controlled?

• It looks bleak

• It looks bright

• It is uncertain

• It will lead to their removal