Horse Quiz

1. A Scottish draft horse has substantial feathering, a broad white blaze, and frequently high white markings on its legs. Which breed is the strongest match?

2. A slender horse from Turkmenistan appears to have a metallic sheen to its coat and belongs to a breed celebrated for stamina in demanding conditions. Which breed is it?

3. A capable Irish pony is known for athleticism, sure-footedness, and success in jumping and other riding disciplines. It takes its name from a region in western Ireland. Which breed is it?

4. A horse has a refined head with a noticeably dished profile, a high tail carriage, and a reputation for endurance over long distances. Which breed best fits these clues?

5. You see a compact dun horse with a dark dorsal stripe and a two-toned mane that is often trimmed upright to emphasize its shape. Which breed best matches?

6. A rider wants a breed traditionally associated with classical riding. The clues include Iberian origins, a compact yet powerful build, and the name Pure Spanish Horse. Which breed should the rider investigate?

7. Which American breed, historically connected with the Nez Perce people, is well known for spotted coat patterns and often has mottled skin and striped hooves?

8. Which versatile American breed traces its name and early development to Justin Morgan and his influential stallion, Figure?

9. The Spanish Riding School in Vienna is famous for classical performances featuring which breed, traditionally associated with the white stallions of the school?

10. A large draft horse, commonly gray or black, originated in the historic Le Perche region of France. Which breed do these clues identify?

11. Which breed earned its name and early reputation through exceptional speed over approximately a quarter mile, while also becoming closely associated with ranch and cattle work?

12. A mountain riding horse is consistently chestnut with a flaxen mane and tail. Its breed developed in the Tyrolean region of Austria and northern Italy. What is it?

13. Which breed was developed in England for racing and traces its foundation to native mares crossed with influential imported stallions of Arabian, Barb, or Turk ancestry?

14. At a breed exhibition, a horse demonstrates the running walk, a smooth four-beat gait strongly associated with one American breed. Which breed is being shown?

15. Which breed originated in Friesland and is especially associated with a black coat, abundant mane and tail, and feathering around the lower legs?

16. You encounter a very small, strong pony adapted to harsh island weather. Its breed takes its name from islands north of mainland Scotland. What is it?