1. Appaloosa
   Thoroughbred
2. Quarter Horse
   All of the above

The American Quarter Horse is one of the most popular horse breeds today because of its even temperament. If you go to the races, you'll see Thoroughbreds. Appaloosas are Native American horses.

1. Forelock
   Tail
2. Coat
   Reins

The forelock or foretop is thicker and coarser than the rest of the horse's coat. The mane naturally grows to roughly cover the neck.

1. Saddle
   Girth
2. Bridles
   All of the above

Horse tack is any equipment used to ride a horse, such as saddle, girths, cinches, bridles, or martingales. It can also refer to other items used in handling and caring for horses.

1. Yes
2. No

Although at one point that was the general consensus, but actually they see color. However, they are better at seeing yellows and greens than purples and violets.

1. It makes the horse move its head right or left.
   Use it to lead a horse. It's sometimes attached to a halter.
2. It's part of the bridle, the chin strap.
   A strap that holds a saddle on a horse

A girth, sometimes called a cinch (Western riding), is a piece of equipment used to keep the saddle in place on a horse or other animal.

1. Bone
   Metal
2. Keratin
   Muscle

Keratin is the same protein that comprises human hair and fingernails. The keratin is layered in horizontal sheets in order to add strength. It continues to grow even when the horse wears horseshoes.

1. 10 -15 years
   15 - 20 years
2. 20 - 25 years
   25 - 30 years

A horse, barring injury or disease, can live up to 30 years. They can also be ridden well into their senior years as long as they receive regular light exercise, nothing strenuous.

1. The Western saddle is larger and heavier than the English saddle.
   In English riding, the rider relies on the reins most of all to direct the horse.
2. In Western riding, the rider relies on shifting his weight and minimal neck-reining.
   All of the above.

There are additional differences as well as those mentioned above, including seat and knee position. What's more, In English riding, the rider takes a rein in each hand, whereas Western riders take both reins in one hand.

1. Salty
   Sweet
2. Sour
   Bitter

Horses like sweet flavors and will usually reject anything sour or bitter. They will consume a salt lick, as horses require about 1-2 ounces of salt per day for the sodium and chloride minerals.

1. By feet
   By meters
2. By hands
   By inches

One hand is equal to four inches. When you measure by hands, you'll measure from the level ground to the horse's withers (ridge between the shoulder blades) which is usually the tallest part of the body.

1. Dalmatian
   Dachshund
2. Arabian
   Malamute

Arabians are one of the oldest horse breeds. They excel in all sports despite their lack of size, but dominate in endurance riding.

1. Yes
2. No

Although horses can see better in low light than we can, they can't see in pitch darkness. Horses have a membrane at the back of their eyes which reflects light better than ours, so we mistakenly think they can see in the dark.

1. A) It helps you mount the horse.
   B) It acts as foot support when riding.
2. C) It helps slow the horse.
   D) A & B

A stirrup is a light frame or ring that holds the foot of a rider, attached to the saddle by a strap. Stirrups are are used to aid in mounting and as a foot support while riding a horse.

1. Whinnying and neighing sounds
   Paw the ground
2. Snorting
   All of the above

Whinnying and neighing sounds are elicited when horses meet or leave each other. Snorts are most common during calm and relaxing activities. Forward-pointing ears indicate a positive feeling.

1. It helps direct a horse through the use of reins.
   It is used to make a horse buck.
2. It is used so horses can only see in front of them.
   It is used to make the horse gallop.

A bridle is a piece of equipment used to direct a horse. It includes both the headstall that holds a bit that goes in the mouth of a horse, and the reins that are attached to the bit.

1. 1 pound
   2 - 3 pounds
2. 4 - 6 pounds
   9 - 10 pounds

The average horse's heart weighs approximately 9 or 10 pounds. It has to keep blood pumping for a majestic animal that weighs from 840 – 2,200 pounds, depending on the breed.

1. Within hours after birth
   Within two days after birth
2. Within a week after birth
   Within two weeks after birth

It's amazing, but once foals can stand, which is right after birth, they can move about and even run within hours of standing!

1. A) Autumn
   B) Summer
2. C) Spring
   D) B & C

As long as it's not a forced breeding, mares usually give birth to foals in the spring and summer. It's important to have grass in full bloom, so she has plenty to eat in order to produce milk for a healthy foal.

1. The horse is cross-eyed.
   The horse is concentrating where his eyes are pointing.
2. The horse is concentrating where his ears are pointing.
   The horse is looking at two different things.

Most of the time, wherever a horse's ear is pointing, is where the horse is looking with the eye (on the same side). He is intently paying attention to it. However, if the ears are pointing in different directions, the horse is looking at two different things at the same time.

1. It acts as a shock absorber.
   It pumps blood back up the leg.
2. It is a nerve in the horse's foot.
   All of the above.

On the underside of a horse's hoof is a triangular shaped area called the “frog." It acts as a shock absorber and helps pump blood back up the leg. The frog has sensitivity similar to the nerves at the ends of our fingertips.

1. 25 gallons or more
   15 gallons
2. 10 gallons
   5 gallons

In Arizona in the summer, it would be much more, but the usual amount a horse drinks is at least 25 gallons of water a day.

1. Yes
2. No

It is often believed that you can tell how a dog feels by checking the temperature and moistness of its nose. But when it comes to horses, just feel behind their ears. If that area is cold, so is the horse.

1. Three years
   2.5 years
2. 1.5 years
   Nine to 12 months

Although that's a very long time to keep a horse confined, a hoof is actually fast-growing. The average hoof grows 1/4 to 3/8 inch per month. Thus it takes nine to 12 months to re-grow an entire horse hoof.

1. Amazing eyelashes
   They can see almost 180 degrees.
2. They can see almost 360 degrees.
   They can see the smallest insect.

Horses can see almost 360 degrees because their eyes are on the sides of the head. That's why they notice objects or movements that you can't see without turning around.

1. Lay down with the other horse
   Try to get the other horse to stand up
2. Neigh over and over again.
   Continue standing while the other horse sleeps

One horse will sleep and the other horse will continue standing and be on watch for predators and provide a warning, if necessary.

1. Abscesses
   Lameness
2. Laminitis
   All of the above

Because hooves are so important to a horse, checking their feet regularly is a good practice. Due to nutrition, sharp objects and over-riding, a number of hoof problems can affect a horse.

1. Once a day
   Twice a week
2. Weekly
   Monthly

Once a day horses should be groomed, starting with a stiff bristled brush (to remove dead skin and hair) and finishing with a softer brush to remove dust.

1. Fear
   Irritation
2. Enthusiasm
   All of the above

A flattened tail may mean fear. A tail lifted over the back might indicate enthusiasm. A swishing tail can be a sign of irritation. But most of all, a tail is used to swat flies!

1. Walk three times a week, for about 20 to 30 minutes.
   Trot three times a week, for about 20 to 30 minutes.
2. Canter three times a week, for about 20 to 30 minutes.
   Walk-trot-canter three times a week, for about 20 to 30 minutes.

To maintain a good fitness level, but not trying to increase performance, a horse needs to be exercised by walking, trotting, cantering and a cool down three times a week, for about 20 to 30 minutes.

1. 5 to 9 pounds
   10 to 14 pounds
2. 15 to 20 pounds
   21 to 25 pounds

The average 1,000-pound horse that relies on hay for all its food typically eats 15 to 20 pounds of hay per day.

1. Not providing salt
   Over supplementing
2. Calculating feed by volume, not weight
   All of the above

It's important to feed both hay and concentrates by weight, not by volume, for exact measurements. Also, it may be hard to detect symptoms in the short term, in over and under supplementing, and not providing adequate salt.

1. Flehmen
   Heavy Nose Breathing
2. Nehmen
   Nostril Flair

When horses curl back their upper lip showing their front teeth and inhaling with nostrils that are usually closed, it's called "flehmen" (roughly translated as "testing") to determine whether a smell is good or bad.

1. Yes
2. No

If you've hung around horses long enough, you know this one. YES. Horses use their ears, eyes and nostrils to express their mood and feelings through facial expressions.

1. Bone only
   Hair and bone.
2. Hair only
   Bone, muscles, skin, and hair

The tail is an extension of the spine. There are about 15 small vertebrae that make up the bone structure of the tail. The dock consists of the muscles and skin covering It from which hair grows.

1. Riding in the rhythm of the horse's stride
   Riding in a way that is more comfortable for both rider and horse
2. Using your stomach muscles and legs to move up and down in the saddle
   All of the above

If you're riding English, good form includes posting in order avoid bouncing on the horses back, which hurts both rider and horse. To post, use the hamstring muscles, and abdominal muscles to move up and down from the saddle seat in rhythm with the horse's stride.