Clydesdales Quiz
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What is the typical height range of Clydesdales?

  • 14.0 – 15.2hh
  • 18.0 – 19.2hh
  • 16.2 – 18hh (correct)
  • 15.2 – 17.0hh

    • Which of the following colors are commonly found in Clydesdales?

  • Chestnut, cream, and palomino
  • Bay, brown, or chestnut (correct)
  • Dappled gray, bay, and piebald
  • Sorrel, gray, and black

    • What characteristic is NOT associated with the Clydesdale breed?

  • Sloped shoulders
  • Strong, light quarters
  • Heavy, thick limbs (correct)
  • Longer hind legs

    • Who were the local men dedicated to improving Clydesdale horses?

    <p>Lawrence Drew and David Riddell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical feature is notable about Clydesdales?

    <p>Heavy, silky feather on lower limbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event showcased Clydesdales and Shires in the UK?

    <p>First recorded Shire race</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At an exhibition in England in 1924, how much weight were a pair of Shires capable of pulling?

    <p>55 tons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one purpose of Clydesdale racing events?

    <p>To provide family entertainment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first assessment age for young Percheron horses?

    <p>Between two and seven months old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinctive feature is associated with the Percheron breed's muzzle?

    <p>Flat with wide, open nostrils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement describes the adaptability of the Percheron horse?

    <p>It can adapt to different climates more easily than other heavy breeds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one use of the Percheron horse historically?

    <p>As warhorses, coach horses, and farm horses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the best years for Percheron breeders occur?

    <p>Between 1880 and 1920</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many stallions were estimated to be imported in the 1880s?

    <p>About 5,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which scenario are Percherons crossed with Criollos?

    <p>For creating tough range horses in the Falkland Islands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of the Percheron contributes to its elegance?

    <p>Its distinctive and stylish action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the height range for Australian ponies?

    <p>12.2 – 14.2hh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which breed is indigenous to Ireland?

    <p>Connemara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic makes the Connemara breed suitable for children?

    <p>Its exceptionally smooth action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Timor pony is noted for which primary attributes?

    <p>Endurance, agility, and strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant impact of the Irish potato famine on the Connemara breed?

    <p>It caused a dramatic decline in their numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From where were horses brought to Australia that contributed to the development of various breeds?

    <p>South Africa, Europe, and the UK</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following breeds is recognized for its variety of colors and is traditionally used on farms?

    <p>Connemara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method was used to contribute to the development of the Connemara breed in the 19th century?

    <p>Crossbreeding with imported Spanish horses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What breed was introduced to improve the trotting ability of the Dales pony in the 19th century?

    <p>Welsh Cob</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stallion was influential in the improvement of Dales pony stock in 1889?

    <p>Field Marshall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    By what year was the Dales breed regarded as being two-thirds Clydesdale?

    <p>1917</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of the Dales pony supports its suitability for riding?

    <p>Sloped shoulders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many registered breeding mares of Dales ponies are present in Britain today?

    <p>Fewer than 300</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trait makes the Dales pony particularly noted as a performer in harness?

    <p>Bravery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main reasons that contribute to the Dales pony's classification as critical by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust?

    <p>Declining numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Dales pony known for in addition to being a strong and hardy breed?

    <p>Calm temperament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable chromosomal difference between the Przewalski horse and typical domestic horses?

    <p>Przewalski horses have 66 chromosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes the Pony of the Americas suitable for young children?

    <p>It has a calm temperament.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the foundation stallion of the Pony of the Americas?

    <p>Black Hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique training characteristic of the Pony of the Americas?

    <p>Easy to train and gentle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pony breed is characterized by being spotted?

    <p>Pony of the Americas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic that led to the development of the American Shetland breed?

    <p>Coat pattern.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the height range for the American Shetland pony?

    <p>11.2-14hh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the motto of the Pony of the Americas Club emphasize?

    <p>Trying hard and winning humbly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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