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Top 20 most intriguing horse trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Welcome to the world of horse trivia! If you love horses and know a lot about them, this is the perfect trivia for you. Test your knowledge about the unique and fascinating species that is the horse. Did you know that horses have been domesticated for over 5000 years? Did you know there are over 350 breeds of horses? From the smallest miniature horse to the tallest draft breeds, the beauty and diversity of these majestic creatures never cease to amaze. Get ready to test your knowledge on all things equine, from history and anatomy to riding and training. So come on, let's saddle up and get ready to learn more about our four-legged friends!


1) How many hooves does a horse have?

  • Three
  • Four
  • Five
  • Six

2) How long does a horse's gestation period last?

  • 11 months
  • 11.5 months
  • 12 months
  • 12.5 months

3) Which breed of horse is a Quarter Horse?

  • Saddle Horse
  • Warmblood
  • Draft Horse
  • Stock Horse

4) What is the name of the breed of horse known as a “flying carpet”?

  • Arabian
  • Clydesdale
  • Thoroughbred
  • Mustang

5) How many teats does a mare have?

  • 4
  • 6
  • 8
  • 10

6) What type of horse is traditionally used for “Polo”?

  • Lipizzaner
  • Thoroughbred
  • Mustand
  • Arabian

7) What is the horse’s biggest muscle?

  • Diaphragm
  • Gluteus
  • Pectoral
  • Latissimus

8) What is the name given to the marking on the forehead of some horses?

  • Star
  • Blaze
  • Stripe
  • Snip

9) How many chromosomes do horses have?

  • 24
  • 32
  • 40
  • 48

10) What is the name given to the gait in which horses move their legs in a diagonal pattern?

  • Trot
  • Canter
  • Gallop
  • Pace

11) How many “gaits” can horses show?

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6

12) What does a foal become after weaning?

  • Colt
  • Filly
  • Gelding
  • Yearling

13) What type of horse breed is used as a hunter?

  • Pony
  • Arabian
  • Saddlebred
  • Warmblood

14) How long are horses believed to have been domesticated?

  • 500 years
  • 1000 years
  • 5000 years
  • 10000 years

15) What type of horse breed is typically used in a rodeo?

  • Mustang
  • Shire
  • Standardbred
  • Morgan

16) How many divisions are there in horse racing?

  • One
  • Two
  • Three
  • Four

17) How many molars does a horse have?

  • 12
  • 24
  • 36
  • 48

18) What is the name of the horse breed known for its white feathers and white coat?

  • Friesian
  • Cleveland Bay
  • Appaloosa
  • Andalusian

19) What is the name of the horse breed known for its trademark “hitch”?

  • Gypsy Vanner
  • Hackney
  • Falabella
  • Shetland

20) What is the name of the horse breed known for its stocky build and short legs?

  • Morgan
  • Icelandic
  • Cleveland Bay
  • Welsh

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