Horses are beautiful and majestic creatures that have been alongside humans for centuries. We’ve used them for farming, riding, and companionship. It’s only fitting that there are people out there who are crazy about them. Do you think you know every fact there is to know about horses! Do you think you’re great at horse trivia and questions?
Why not tackle our horse trivia questions and answers to really test your skills. We’ve found the most exciting questions on the history, breed, and use of horses today. If you’re feeling up for a game of sport or are itching to get out of the gate and race the horse trivia track, take a gamble. We’re sure we’ll leave you excited for more trivia.
If you enjoyed these horse trivia questions (yay for yes, neigh for no), you might also enjoy cat trivia, shark trivia, or a animal trivia game if you’re daring.
What is the world’s most popular horse breed?
Clydesdale
Appaloosa
Arabian Horses
American Quarter
What is the name of a group of mustang horses?
Shoal
Troop
Flock
Herd
What is a stocky, small horse or a large pony called?
Cob
Colt
Chunk
Puller
What is the average measurement in hands of an adult mustang horse?
14 To 15 Hands
12 To 13 Hands
7 To 8 Hands
16 To 17 Hands
The patterns of the American Paint horses’ coats are three types, Tobiano, Overo, and what?
Tovero
Galineers
Carbona
Snowflake
What is a horse that moves with long but low movements called?
Damsire
Dogger
Daisy Cutter
Ergot
Where did the Friesian horse breed originate?
Ireland
Argentina
Netherlands
Canada
Who is Przewalski’s horse named after?
Sasha Przewalski
Alexei Przewalski
Victor Przewalski
Nikolaj Przewalski
What famous champion thoroughbred racehorse won the American Triple Crown?
Secretariat
Hell’s Bells
Big Pink
Zandon
A young male horse is called a what?
Joey
Colt
Calf
Fawn
What are two other names for the bone in a horse’s body, usually called coffin bone?
Third Phalynix, Pedal Bone
Pedal Bone, Astronoph
Second Phalynix, Astronoph
Pedal Bone, First Phalynix
Which of the following breeds of a horse comes only in black?
Quarter Horse
Trakehner
Friesian
Thoroughbred
Mares are female horses over what age?
2 Years Old
7 Years Old
4 Years Old
14 Years Old
What is the Gypsy Cob or Tinkerhorse breed also known as?
Pinto
American Cob
Irish Cob
Equs Carbona
The Mustang is originally descended from horses brought to North America from which country?
England
Spain
Italy
France
A horse should be how old before being ridden by humans?
10 Years Old
2 Years Old
1 Month Old
7 Years Old
How many toes does the Przewalski’s horse have on each foot?
2
3
5
4
What were the most common warhorses of the Middle Ages?
Arabian Horses
Belgian Horses
Friesian Horse
Hanoverians
What was the fastest recorded speed of a racehorse?
25 Mph
32 Mph
60 Mph
43 Mph
What is the term for a mare who consistently produces high-quality foals?
Black Hen
Blue Hen
Bloodhorse
Packer
Mustangs are wild descendants of horses brought from which country?
Italy
Spain
Ireland
Sweden
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