Pferde Englisch Quiz 1
Pferde Englisch Quiz 1 | Sprachschule Münster
Horse-Themed English Exercises
1. What is the name for the fastest gait of a horse?
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Gallop
a) Trot (Trab)
b) Canter (Galopp im moderaten Tempo)
c) Gallop (Galopp)
2. What tool is used to clean a horse's hooves?
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Hoof pick
a) Brush (Bürste)
b) Hoof pick (Hufkratzer)
c) Comb (Kamm)
3. What is a young horse called?
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Foal
a) Colt (junger Hengst)
b) Stallion (Hengst)
c) Foal (Fohlen)
4. What do you call a female horse?
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Mare
a) Filly (junges Weibchen)
b) Mare (Stute)
c) Gelding (Wallach)
5. Which breed of horse is known for racing?
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Thoroughbred
a) Mustang (Mustang)
b) Shire (Shire-Pferd)
c) Thoroughbred (Vollblut)
6. What is a horse's diet primarily composed of?
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Grass and hay
a) Fish (Fisch)
b) Grass and hay (Gras und Heu)
c) Meat (Fleisch)
7. What is a horse’s body temperature on average?
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38°C (100.4°F)
a) 38°C (100,4°F)
b) 36°C (36°C)
c) 40°C (40°C)
8. What is the term for a horse's caretaker?
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Groom
a) Trainer (Trainer)
b) Groom (Pferdepfleger)
c) Handler (Betreuer)
9. Which part of the horse is referred to as the "withers"?
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The top of the shoulders
a) Back (Rücken)
b) Hooves (Hufe)
c) Top of the shoulders (Schulterhöhe)
10. How many beats are in a horse’s walk?
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Four beats
a) Two beats (Zwei Takte)
b) Three beats (Drei Takte)
c) Four beats (Vier Takte)
11. What is a male horse under four years old called?
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Colt
a) Gelding (Wallach)
b) Colt (junger Hengst)
c) Stallion (Hengst)
12. How many hooves does a horse have?
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Four
a) Two (Zwei)
b) Four (Vier)
c) Six (Sechs)
13. What is a group of horses called?
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Herd
a) Herd (Herde)
b) Flock (Schwarm)
c) Pack (Rudel)
14. What is a foal's primary food?
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Milk
a) Grass (Gras)
b) Milk (Milch)
c) Hay (Heu)
15. What is the term for brushing a horse?
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Grooming
a) Grooming (Pflegen)
b) Feeding (Füttern)
c) Training (Trainieren)
16. What is the term for a horse's hair along its neck?
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Mane
a) Tail
b) Mane
c) Crest
17. How many teeth does an adult male horse typically have?
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40
a) 36
b) 40
c) 44
18. Which country is famous for the "Lipizzaner" horse breed?
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Austria
a) Spain
b) Austria
c) France
19. What do horses primarily use their tails for?
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To swat flies
a) Balance
b) To swat flies
c) Communication
20. How long is a horse's pregnancy (gestation period)?
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11 months
a) 9 months
b) 11 months
c) 12 months
21. What is the color of a horse with a golden coat and white mane/tail?
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Palomino
a) Bay
b) Palomino
c) Chestnut
22. Which piece of equipment is placed on a horse’s head for riding?
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Bridle
a) Saddle
b) Halter
c) Bridle
23. What is the primary purpose of horseshoes?
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Protect the hooves
a) Decoration
b) To protect the hooves
c) Improve speed
24. What are horses known for in terms of vision?
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Wide field of vision
a) Poor eyesight
b) Wide field of vision
c) Night vision
25. How do horses typically sleep?
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Standing up
a) Lying down
b) Standing up
c) Sitting
26. Which horse breed is known for its spotted coat pattern?
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Appaloosa
a) Andalusian
b) Clydesdale
c) Appaloosa
27. What is the term for a horse’s sound?
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Neigh
a) Bark
b) Neigh
c) Moo
28. At what age does a horse generally stop growing?
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6 years
a) 4 years
b) 6 years
c) 8 years
29. Which part of the saddle do riders sit on?
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Seat
a) Stirrup
b) Cantle
c) Seat
30. What is a horse’s natural lifespan?
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25-30 years
a) 15-20 years
b) 25-30 years
c) 40-50 years