Take this horse quiz and see how much you really know about horses, from their hooves, teeth and senses to their breeds, body language and amazing biology.
How many inches are in one "hand," the traditional unit of measurement for a horse's height? Choices: 2 inches, 4 inches, 6 inches, 8 inches
What anatomical structure allows horses to lock their leg joints and sleep while standing up? Choices: The withers, The frog, The stay apparatus, The fetlock ring
What is a female horse under the age of four called? Choices: Filly, Mare, Colt, Foal
What is a castrated male horse called? Choices: Stallion, Colt, Yearling, Gelding
What is the name of the sensitive, V-shaped shock-absorbing pad on the underside of a horse's hoof? Choices: The sole, The frog, The heel bulb, The coronet
Which digestive organ do horses completely lack? Choices: Gallbladder, Liver, Pancreas, Large intestine
What basic grooming tool is specifically designed to scrape stones and packed dirt out of a horse's hoof? Choices: Curry comb, Mane comb, Hoof pick, Body brush
Which horse breed is famous for its leopard-spotted coat pattern, originally developed by the Nez Perce tribe? Choices: Mustang, Pinto, Palomino, Appaloosa
What part of a horse's body is traditionally examined to determine its approximate age? Choices: Its teeth, Its hooves, Its mane, Its eyes
What is the name of the behavior where a horse curls its upper lip to direct scents to its sensory organs? Choices: Cribbing, Flehmen response, Weaving, Nickering
Approximately how many months does a mare's pregnancy last? Choices: About 6 months, About 9 months, About 11 months, About 15 months
What is the highest point of a horse's back, at the base of the neck, where its height is officially measured? Choices: The croup, The poll, The loin, The withers
What is a horse mainly signaling when it pins its ears flat backward against its head? Choices: Anger or aggression, Happiness, Sleepiness, Curiosity
Approximately how wide is a horse's total field of vision? Choices: About 90 degrees, About 180 degrees, About 270 degrees, About 350 degrees
By equestrian standards, an equine measuring under how many hands is classified as a pony rather than a horse? Choices: 12 hands, 14.2 hands, 16 hands, 17.2 hands
What is the hair that grows along the top of a horse's neck called? Choices: Forelock, Feathering, Mane, Fetlock