From the Olympics to the Triple Crown and beyond, horses are celebrated heroes that many people love and admire.
In the equestrian world, many horses will be forever immortalized in the pages of our history books for their victories and how they touched our lives.
If you love horseback riding, or you're simply a fan of watching thoroughbred racing like The Kentucky Derby, Preakness and The Belmond Stakes, you'll love testing your knowledge with our entertaining horse trivia with answers provided.
Our trivia questions are perfect for sharing with friends and family, so let's saddle up and get riding!
Horse Trivia Questions
Q. How old do thoroughbred horses have to be to race in the Triple Crown?
A. 3 Years Old.
Q. In what year was the first Kentucky Derby run?
A. May 17, 1875.
Q. Currently, who holds the record for the fastest racehorse?
A. Winning Brew. The mare was clocked at 43.97 mph!
Q. Which Triple Crown-winning stallion, nicknamed Big Red, is considered the greatest racehorse of all time?
A. Secretariat.
Q. Attracting more attention globally than any other steeplechase, what is the name of the horse race held annually at Aintree Racecourse in England?
A. The Grand National.
Q. What U.S. Triple Crown race is held at Pimlico?
A. The Preakness Stakes.
Q. In what year were equestrian sports first introduced to the Olympics?
A. Paris Summer Olympics, 1900.
Q. How old was the oldest horse ever recorded?
A. 62 years old. Old Billy lived to be 62!
Q. What is the total purse value for the 2024 Belmont Stakes?
A. $2 million.
Q. How many teeth do mature male horses have?
A. Between 40 and 44.
Q. How many miles is the Kentucky Derby?
A. 1 1/4 miles.
Q. Who was the first racehorse to win all 3 races of the Triple Crown?
A. Sir Barton, in 1919.
Q. What is the "horse dancing" event called in the Olympics?
A. Dressage.
Q. Inducted in 1958, what Hall of Fame jockey won a record 8,833 races, including 11 in the Triple Crown?
A. William Shoemaker.
Q. Born in 1846, what was the name of the shire horse believed to be the largest of all time?
A. Sampson (later renamed Mammoth.)
Q. What is a castrated male horse called?
A. Gelding.
Q. How much did Kentucky Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus sell for at auction?
A. $70 million.
Q. What is the track made of at The Preakness Stakes?
A. Dirt.
Q. As of 2024, what is the seating capacity for the Saratoga race course?
A. 50,000
Q. Do horses see in color?
A. Yes, but not as many different shades as humans can see.
Well, there you have it folks, some fun horse trivia for true equestrians and fans of horseracing.
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