Horse Quiz for Kids and Beginner Riders (PDF Printable)

September 29th, 20241 CommentHorse Quizzes
Horse Quiz for Kids and Beginners

Hey there, horse lovers! We love doing horse quizzes on our Pony Afternoons, and I thought it would be fun to put together a big quiz just for you.

Get ready to test your equine knowledge with 20 fun and challenging questions. We’ll cover everything from horse breeds to horse care, so saddle up and see how much you know about these amazing animals.

1. What is an adult female horse called?
Mare
Gelding
Colt
Filly

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2. What is the fastest gait of a horse called?
Gallop
Canter
Trot
Walk

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3. What color is this horse?
Palomino
Bay
Chestnut
Strawberry Roan

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4. What side do you mount a horse from?
Left
Right

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5. What are horses measured in?
Hands
Feet
Meters
Inches

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6. The headgear used to control the horse while riding is called a:
Bridle
Saddle
Headcollar
Lead rope

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7. What is this part of a bridle called?
Close-up of a black horse's head wearing a bridle. The horse has a white stripe running down its face, and there is a red arrow pointing towards the noseband of the bridle. The background appears blurred, with some greenery visible, suggesting an outdoor setting. The horse is equipped for riding, and the focus is on the bridle's structure.
Noseband
Browband
Headband
Throat lash

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8. Which piece of equipment goes under a horse's belly and holds the saddle in place?
Girth
Belt
Saddleband
Head collar

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9. What is a baby horse called?
Foal
Calf
Kid
Puppy

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10. What do you call this patch of hair on a horse's forehead?
Close up of a chestnut horses head and neck with a yellow arrow pointing to it's forelock
Forelock
Star
Feathers
Fringe

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11. What is a young male horse under the age of 4 called?
Colt
Gelding
Stallion
Filly

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12. What are a horse's feet called?
Hooves
Paws
Pads
Hands

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13. Which horse breed is the largest and used primarily for heavy work?
Shire
Haflinger
Morgan
Arabian

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14. What is a group of horses called?
Herd of Thoroughbred horses in a field
Herd
Pack
Swarm
Flock

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15. What do riders put their feet in when they sit on a saddle?
Stirrups
Straps
Reins
Bits

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16. What is the name of the person who trims and cares for a horse’s hooves?
Farrier putting a horsehoe on a horse's hoof
Farrier
Trainer
Veterinarian
Groomer

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17. What breed are this mare and foal?
Chestnut Arabian mare and foal
Arabian
Clydesdale
Thoroughbred
Quarter Horse

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18. What is the color this horse?
Close up of a chestnut horse
Chestnut
Palomino
Bay
Pinto

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19. What is the name of the hair that grows on a horse's neck?
The image shows a light chestnut-colored horse with a long, thick, and pale blonde mane. The horse appears to be in an open area, looking upward with its mouth slightly open. The background is blurred, with hints of another horse and trees, indicating a natural, outdoor setting.
Mane
Fur
Fringe
Bristles

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20. True or False: Horses can sleep standing up.
True
False

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Wrong!

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Christine Hirlehey has been the proud owner of Willowbrook Riding Centre since 1989, a well-respected horse riding school approved by the Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS) and licensed by Chichester District Council. She has ridden and owned horses throughout her adult life and is a certified horse riding instructor, having earned her BHS Horse Mastership accreditation in 1981 during her training at South Weylands Equestrian Centre in Surrey. With over 20 years of competitive experience in ridden Arabian showing classes, Christine has achieved numerous accolades, including her most memorable victory in the Ridden Arabian Horse Showing class at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in 1998 with her purebred Arabian, Double Magic. In addition to managing the daily operations of her riding school, she remains dedicated to riding and training horses and continues to participate in horse shows and events across the UK.

One comment for “Horse Quiz for Kids and Beginner Riders (PDF Printable)”

  • Emily

    easy peasy but fun

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