Equestrian Terminology

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What is the term for a horse that is trained to carry a rider?

  1. Saddle horse

  2. Draft horse

  3. Warmblood

  4. Thoroughbred


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A saddle horse is a horse that has been trained to carry a rider on its back.

What is the term for the strap that goes around the horse's neck and is attached to the bit?

  1. Bridle

  2. Saddle

  3. Girth

  4. Reins


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A bridle is a set of straps that goes around the horse's head and is used to control the horse.

What is the term for the part of the saddle that the rider sits on?

  1. Cantle

  2. Pommel

  3. Seat

  4. Stirrup


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The seat is the part of the saddle that the rider sits on.

What is the term for the metal piece that goes in the horse's mouth and is attached to the reins?

  1. Bit

  2. Bridle

  3. Saddle

  4. Girth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A bit is a metal piece that goes in the horse's mouth and is used to control the horse.

What is the term for the strap that goes around the horse's belly and holds the saddle in place?

  1. Bridle

  2. Saddle

  3. Girth

  4. Reins


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A girth is a strap that goes around the horse's belly and holds the saddle in place.

What is the term for the straps that the rider holds onto?

  1. Bridle

  2. Saddle

  3. Girth

  4. Reins


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reins are the straps that the rider holds onto and uses to control the horse.

What is the term for the horse's natural gait?

  1. Walk

  2. Trot

  3. Canter

  4. Gallop


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A walk is the horse's natural gait.

What is the term for the horse's faster gait?

  1. Walk

  2. Trot

  3. Canter

  4. Gallop


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A trot is the horse's faster gait.

What is the term for the horse's fastest gait?

  1. Walk

  2. Trot

  3. Canter

  4. Gallop


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A gallop is the horse's fastest gait.

What is the term for a horse that is trained to jump over obstacles?

  1. Jumper

  2. Dressage horse

  3. Hunter

  4. Event horse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A jumper is a horse that is trained to jump over obstacles.

What is the term for a horse that is trained to perform dressage movements?

  1. Jumper

  2. Dressage horse

  3. Hunter

  4. Event horse


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A dressage horse is a horse that is trained to perform dressage movements.

What is the term for a horse that is trained to hunt foxes?

  1. Jumper

  2. Dressage horse

  3. Hunter

  4. Event horse


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A hunter is a horse that is trained to hunt foxes.

What is the term for a horse that is trained to compete in eventing?

  1. Jumper

  2. Dressage horse

  3. Hunter

  4. Event horse


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An event horse is a horse that is trained to compete in eventing.

What is the term for a horse that is used for pleasure riding?

  1. Pleasure horse

  2. Trail horse

  3. Hack

  4. Pony


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A pleasure horse is a horse that is used for pleasure riding.

What is the term for a horse that is used for trail riding?

  1. Pleasure horse

  2. Trail horse

  3. Hack

  4. Pony


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A trail horse is a horse that is used for trail riding.

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