Horse Trivia Questions: 50 Fun Facts for Equestrian Fans

Whether you’re a lifelong equestrian, a wild west movie fan, or just love animals with hooves and heart, this horse trivia quiz is for you! Test your knowledge of breeds, behavior, famous horses, riding sports, and fun facts with these 50 carefully curated questions. Perfect for family game night, horse clubs, or just horsing around with friends.
Answers are provided at the end—no need to rein in your curiosity!

🐴 Horse Trivia Questions

🐎 Breeds & Types

  1. What breed is known for its distinctive black-and-white coloring?
  2. What is the tallest horse breed in the world?
  3. Which horse breed is famous for running short distances very fast?
  4. What breed is commonly used in dressage competitions?
  5. What breed of horse is known for its curly coat?
  6. Which breed is best known for its smooth “running walk” gait?
  7. What is the small, stocky horse breed often used for children?
  8. Which breed originated from Arabian desert horses and has high endurance?
  9. What draft horse breed is often seen pulling wagons in parades?
  10. What is the term for a horse breed that is a mix of several breeds?

🧠 Anatomy & Behavior

  1. What part of a horse is measured in “hands”?
  2. How many legs does a horse have?
  3. What is the term for a male horse under four years old?
  4. What’s the average lifespan of a horse?
  5. What is a young female horse called?
  6. What is the long hair on the neck of a horse called?
  7. What are a horse’s toes covered with?
  8. What part of the horse’s body is the fetlock?
  9. What is the term for a horse’s natural head of hair at the top of its tail?
  10. How many stomachs does a horse have?
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🏇 Equestrian Sports & Activities

  1. What is the name of the sport where horses jump over fences?
  2. In what Olympic event do horses perform choreographed routines?
  3. What is the name of the sport that combines skiing and horseback riding?
  4. In which sport do riders chase a ball with mallets on horseback?
  5. What is it called when a horse changes leads during a canter?
  6. What is the name for horse racing held on grass or dirt tracks?
  7. What is vaulting in the horse world?
  8. What breed is most commonly used in rodeo events?
  9. What is the name of the event where horses are judged on obedience, gaits, and form?
  10. What U.S. state hosts the Kentucky Derby?

🏆 Famous Horses & Pop Culture

  1. What was the name of Alexander the Great’s famous horse?
  2. What horse starred in a famous Disney movie and real-life racing legacy?
  3. What fictional horse lived on a farm and was known for his kindness and strength?
  4. What’s the name of the talking horse in the classic 1960s sitcom?
  5. Which famous racehorse won the Triple Crown in 1973?
  6. What horse was known as the “War Horse” in World War I stories and film?
  7. What movie featured a horse named “Joey”?
  8. What famous outlaw had a horse named Silver?
  9. What color was Zorro’s horse?
  10. What was the name of the horse owned by the Lone Ranger?

🧩 Fun Facts & Miscellaneous

  1. What is a group of horses called?
  2. Can horses sleep standing up?
  3. What is the average gestation period for a horse (in months)?
  4. What do horses typically eat?
  5. What’s a baby horse called?
  6. What is the term for a horse with one blue eye and one brown eye?
  7. Which U.S. president was known for being an excellent horseman?
  8. What is the world’s smallest horse breed?
  9. What is the term for a horse that has never been ridden?
  10. What does it mean when a horse “cribs”?
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✅ Horse Trivia Answers

Breeds & Types

  1. Paint Horse
  2. Shire
  3. Quarter Horse
  4. Andalusian
  5. Bashkir Curly
  6. Tennessee Walking Horse
  7. Shetland Pony
  8. Arabian
  9. Clydesdale
  10. Grade horse

Anatomy & Behavior

  1. The height (measured at the withers)
  2. Four
  3. Colt
  4. Around 25–30 years
  5. Filly
  6. Mane
  7. Hooves
  8. The joint above the hoof (like an ankle)
  9. Dock
  10. One (they are monogastric)

Equestrian Sports & Activities

  1. Show jumping
  2. Dressage
  3. Skijoring
  4. Polo
  5. Flying lead change
  6. Flat racing
  7. Gymnastics on horseback
  8. American Quarter Horse
  9. English pleasure
  10. Kentucky

Famous Horses & Pop Culture

  1. Bucephalus
  2. Secretariat
  3. Black Beauty
  4. Mr. Ed
  5. Secretariat
  6. Joey (from War Horse)
  7. War Horse
  8. The Lone Ranger
  9. Black
  10. Silver

Fun Facts & Miscellaneous

  1. A herd
  2. Yes (they can doze while standing, but lie down for REM sleep)
  3. 11 months
  4. Hay and grass
  5. Foal
  6. Wall eye
  7. George Washington
  8. Falabella
  9. Green
  10. Biting or chewing on objects (often from boredom or stress)

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