What is a person who trims hooves and fits horseshoes called?
AnswerA farrier
A farrier specializes in hoof care, including trimming hooves and fitting horseshoes.
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Equestrian facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about horse riding and equestrian sport, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Which is the fastest of a horse's natural gaits?
AnswerThe gallop
From slowest to fastest, the main gaits are walk, trot, canter and gallop.
Going deeper
One 'hand' used in measuring horses equals how many inches?
Answer4
One hand is 4 inches (10.16 cm), so a 15-hand horse stands 60 inches at the withers.
What are the three Olympic equestrian disciplines?
AnswerDressage, eventing and show jumping
Olympic equestrian sport includes dressage, eventing and jumping, each with individual and team medals.
A mature horse of up to what height at the withers is generally classed as a pony?
Answer14.2 hands
Under common rules a mature horse measuring 14.2 hands or less at the withers is classed as a pony.
Expert level
The Spanish Riding School in Vienna is famous for which breed of horses?
AnswerLipizzaner
The Spanish Riding School performs classical dressage with Lipizzaner horses, most of which turn white as they mature.
In dressage, what is the 'piaffe'?
AnswerA highly collected trot in place
In the piaffe the horse trots on the spot with elevated, rhythmic steps while barely moving forward.
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