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Horse Trivia

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  • What do some horses wear on their feet to protect them?
    horseshoes
  • What is the flat leather piece you put your feet in when riding?
    Stirrups
  • What do you call the round hard brush that gets dirt off a horse’s body?
    curry comb
  • Is a horse a herbivore or carnivore?
    herbivore
  • What’s the name for the area where horses live?
    barn, stable, pasture, or field
  • What part of the horse’s body is trimmed by the farrier?
    hooves
  • How long does a foal grow inside its mom?
    11 months
  • What is the piece of equipment called that goes on a horse’s head during riding?
    bridle
  • What do you call a place where people ride horses indoors or outdoors that is fenced in?
    arena
  • What is the name for a male horse?
    Stallion or Gelding
  • Why do horses swish their tail and stomp their feet?
    To get flies away or to communicate
  • What is the soft part of a horse’s hoof called?
    frog
  • What do you call the person who takes care of horses for you?
    Groom or stable hand
  • What is a baby horse called?
    foal
  • What’s the special name for a golden horse with a white mane and tail?
    Palomino
  • What is the safest way to approach a horse?
    calmly and from the side
  • How often does a farrier trim horses hooves?
    every 4-6 weeks
  • What is the name for a female horse?
    Mare
  • What do horses eat the most of?
    forage: Grass and Hay
  • What’s a common piece of tack that goes in a horse’s mouth?
    bit