Test your knowledge

Of course, we have all heard of Secretariat. But how much do you really know about these famous horses? Take this fun quiz to find out! Don't forget to write down your answers so you can check them at the end.

Question 1: Secretariat was one of the most famous racehorses in the world. After his death, it was discovered that his heart was much larger than average. How much bigger was it? 
A. 2.5 times bigger
B. 3 times bigger
C. 3.5 times bigger
D. 4 times bigger

Question 2: Which horse did Henrik von Eckermann ride to win individual gold at the 2022 FEI World Championships?
A. H&M All In
B. Explosion W
C. Beauville Z
D. King Edward

Question 3: When was the famous dressage horse Totilas born?
A. 23 December 2001
B. 5 December 2004
C. 19 March 2001
D. 23 May 2000

Question 4: Which of the following famous show jumping horses has a chestnut coat and an iconic white blaze?
A. Big Star
B. Emerald van’t Ruytershof
C. Hello Sanctos
D. Darco

Question 5: The emperor Caligula loved his horse ...?
A. Incitatus
B. Arion
C. Balius
D. Xanthos

Question 6: Which horse became a Hollywood star and was known as ‘The smartest horse in movies’?
A. Black Beauty
B. Seabiscuit
C. Trigger
D. Secretariat

Question 7: What is the name of the mare Spirit loves in the film: Spirit Stallion of the Cimarron?
A. Thunder
B. Wind
C. Lake
D. Rain

Question 8: What was the name of the horse that could count? 
A. Kluger Hans
B. Kluger Fred
C. Schlauer Fred
D. Schlauer Sjoerd

Question 9: What colour is Jolly Jumper, the horse of fictional cowboy Lucky Luke?
A. White/Grey
B. Chestnut
C. Grey/Yellow
D. Black

Question 10: The horse Huaso made the highest reported jump ever, but how high was it?
A. 2.47 metres
B. 1.98 metres
C. 2.79 metres
D. 2.63 metres

Correct answers: 

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