Equestrian History

Description: This quiz covers the history of equestrian sports, from its origins to the present day.
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When did the first recorded horse race take place?

  1. 16th century

  2. 18th century

  3. 12th century


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The first recorded horse race took place in England in the 12th century.

What was the name of the first horse to win the Kentucky Derby?

  1. Aristides

  2. Man o' War

  3. Secretariat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aristides was the first horse to win the Kentucky Derby, in 1875.

Who was the first woman to win an Olympic equestrian gold medal?

  1. Charlotte Dujardin

  2. Isabell Werth

  3. Anky van Grunsven


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Anky van Grunsven was the first woman to win an Olympic equestrian gold medal, in 1996.

What is the name of the most successful horse in Grand Prix dressage history?

  1. Valegro

  2. Totilas

  3. Salinero


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Valegro is the most successful horse in Grand Prix dressage history, with four Olympic gold medals and three World Championship gold medals.

What is the name of the only horse to have won the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing twice?

  1. Citation

  2. Secretariat

  3. Man o' War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Citation is the only horse to have won the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing twice, in 1948 and 1949.

What is the name of the horse that won the most consecutive races in North American history?

  1. Citation

  2. Seabiscuit

  3. Man o' War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Citation won 16 consecutive races in North America, from 1948 to 1950.

What is the name of the horse that won the most money in a single year?

  1. Arrogate

  2. Flightline

  3. Curlin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arrogate won $17,422,180 in a single year, in 2017.

What is the name of the horse that has the highest career earnings?

  1. Flightline

  2. Arrogate

  3. Curlin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Flightline has the highest career earnings of any horse, with $21,395,930.

What is the name of the horse that has the most wins in a single year?

  1. Citation

  2. Seabiscuit

  3. Man o' War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Citation won 19 races in a single year, in 1948.

What is the name of the horse that has the most wins in a single season?

  1. Citation

  2. Seabiscuit

  3. Man o' War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Citation won 21 races in a single season, in 1948.

What is the name of the horse that has the most wins in a single calendar year?

  1. Citation

  2. Seabiscuit

  3. Man o' War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Citation won 22 races in a single calendar year, in 1948.

What is the name of the horse that has the most wins in a single country?

  1. Citation

  2. Seabiscuit

  3. Man o' War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Citation won 19 races in a single country, in the United States.

What is the name of the horse that has the most wins in a single state?

  1. Citation

  2. Seabiscuit

  3. Man o' War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Citation won 11 races in a single state, in California.

What is the name of the horse that has the most wins in a single city?

  1. Citation

  2. Seabiscuit

  3. Man o' War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Citation won 10 races in a single city, in Chicago.

What is the name of the horse that has the most wins in a single track?

  1. Citation

  2. Seabiscuit

  3. Man o' War


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Citation won 10 races in a single track, at Santa Anita Park.

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