Understanding Horse Anatomy Quiz

Which part of the horse is located at the junction where the neck meets the back and is often used as a standard point for measuring a horse's height?

• Poll

• Withers

• Dock

• Gaskin

The 'fetlock' of a horse is best described as:

• The joint between the hoof and the pastern

• The joint between the cannon bone and the pastern

• The point where the tail joins the body

• The top of the head between the ears

Which anatomical point is found at the very top of the horse's head, between the ears?

• Poll

• Muzzle

• Crest

• Forelock

What is the correct term for the area on a horse’s leg between the hoof and the fetlock?

• Cannon

• Pastern

• Hock

• Stifle

The 'dock' of a horse refers to:

• The bony part at the base of the tail

• The area just behind the withers

• The front of the face

• The top of the shoulder

Which part of the horse is responsible for bearing most of the rider’s weight and is located between the withers and the loin?

• Barrel

• Back

• Flank

• Croup

What is the name of the area on a horse’s face between the eyes and the nostrils?

• Muzzle

• Forehead

• Cheek

• Crest

Which of the following is the correct term for the area along the top of the horse’s neck where the mane grows?

• Crest

• Flank

• Stifle

• Girth

What is the name of the main joint on the horse's back leg?

• Knee

• Croup

• Hock

• Wither

What is the hair called on the crest?

• Tail

• Mane

• Bridle path

• Whorl