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Equine superstar emoji quiz — how many can you get right?

Polly Bryan — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 16:24:18 +0000

There’s nothing quite like a good quiz to help keep us occupied during these tough times, and since our last emoji quiz proved so popular, we’ve brought you another. Settle down with a cup of tea — or a glass of wine — and see if you can identify these famous horses, depicted by emojis. They include sporting legends as well as current superstars, from various disciplines…

We’ve includud some handy hints to help you along the way, so there’s no excuse for peaking at the answers below. Good luck and enjoy!

1. ?️?

Clue: a much-loved grey

2. ❌❌❌

Clue: an Olympic gold medallist for Britain

3. ??

Clue: a royal equine partner

4. ?⬇️

Clue: an eventing hero of the 1980s

5. ???

Clue: a record-breaker in the world of dressage

6. ?

Clue: a pint-sized superstar

7. ?✉️

Clue: an Olympic showjumper and popular sire

8. ??

Clue: the holder of multiple dressage titles

9. ?❤️

Clue: an Olympic silver medallist for Britain

10. ?

Clue: a true legend of the dressage world

11. ??

Clue: a retired eventer with numerous titles to his name

12. ⛰️???

Clue: a great British Olympic prospect

13. ??

Clue: an Olympic gold medallist for New Zealand

14. ???

Clue: a British-bred Olympia winner

15. ???

Clue: a stalwart of the British dressage team in the late 1980s

16. ??

Clue: considered by many to be the greatest showjumper of all time

17. ???

Clue: a former winner with one of Britain’s most beloved riders

18. ??

Clue: a current top showjumper

How did you get on? Check out the answers below…

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The ultimate emoji quiz — can you name these equine greats?

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??: The emoji guide to life with horses (What did we do without them?)

To celebrate ‘world emoji day’ today (17 July), here we give you a beginner’s guide to life with horses in

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1. Desert Orchid

2. Tripple X

3. High Kingdom

4. Priceless

5. Totilas

6. Stroller

7. Jaguar Mail

8. Bella Rose

9. Lionheart

10. Bonfire

11. Oslo

12. Mount St John Freestyle

13. Ready Teddy

14. Duke Of Britain

15, Dutch Gold

16. Gem Twist

17. Dances With Wolves

18. Hearts Destiny

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The 2020 eventing season quiz: do you know your winners, your super sires and your five-star first-timers?

Pippa Roome — Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:22:13 +0000

This may have been a short eventing season, but there’s still been plenty of action since sport re-started in July. How well do you remember it all? Are you a 2020 eventing season expert? Take our quiz to find out…

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Competition queen or natural nut — what type of yardie are you?

Amanda Vlietstra — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:24:43 +0000

As anyone who’s ever been on a livery yard will know, there are certain types – even stereotypes – that pop up everywhere. But which one are YOU? Obviously the Covid-19 pandemic means some of these answers require metaphorical answers, but try our just-for-fun quiz and find out which type of person it throws up for you…

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Think you’re good with numbers? Prove it with this equestrian-themed quiz

Jennifer Donald — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:24:39 +0000

Are you an equestrian Egghead? Or have you always fancied your chances on Mastermind — specialist subject: Badminton Horse Trials winners 1975-2019? Just how good is your memory and judgement? For anyone who needs a fun pick-me-up to help combat the coronavirus lockdown, H&H has conjured up this numbers quiz to pit your wits against. Whether you’re the next Carol Vorderman or simply happy to hazard a guess, let us know how you fare with these 15 fiendish questions…

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Think you know your British competition venues? Try our emoji quiz….

Polly Bryan — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 11:24:46 +0000

Do you consider yourself a well-travelled equestrian competitor? Do you pride yourself on your ability to recite directions to any show centre in the country, or your in-depth knowledge of which venue provides the best stabling/warm-up arena/on-site bar/chips?

Well, to give you a bit of light relief in these tough times, we have created another emoji quiz for you to get your teeth into. Listed below are the names of 18 British event venues and racecourses, depicted in emoji form. To help you out if you get stuck, we’ve included the county they are located in – how many can you identify?

1. ??

Clue: located in Buckinghamshire

2. ??

Clue: located in Suffolk

3. ⬆️?

Clue: located in Cornwall

4. ?

Clue: located in Gloucestershire

5. ⛰️?

Clue: located in Scotland

6. ?️?

Clue: located in Staffordshire

7. ??

Clue: located in Wiltshire

8. ??

Clue: located in Yorkshire

9. ☀️?

Clue: located in Gloucestershire

10. ? ?️

Clue: located in Bedfordshire

11. ??

Clue: located in Berkshire

12. ??

Clue: located in Derbyshire

13. ???

Clue: located in Cornwall

14. ??

Clue: located in Leicestershire

15. ???

Clue: located in Gloucestershire

16. ➕?️‍♂️

Clue: located in Buckinghamshire

17. ???️

Clue: located in Essex

18. ?‍♂️?️

Clue: located in Devon

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Horsey chores we all love to hate: which would you choose?

Pippa Roome — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 07:24:24 +0000

What are your least favourite horsey jobs? The ones you always hope someone else will get to first? We put you to the test with our fun “Would you rather…” quiz…

Could you pass your Pony Club C+ test? Prove it with this quiz…

Gemma Redrup — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:24:24 +0000

The Pony Club efficiency tests provide a staircase of knowledge and progression when taken in sequence, starting from ‘E’ and going all the way up to the prestigious ‘A’ Test.

This quiz is to test your knowledge to see if you could pass your Pony Club C+ test.

The objective of the C+ Test is “to gain practical experience and knowledge of the care of a stabled pony and of a pony at grass”.

The minimum age a child should take the test be is 13 and if they pass, they are awarded with a turquoise felt to pin underneath their Pony Club badge.

Of course, this quiz is not exhaustive of the Pony Club C+ Test syllabus, and doesn’t mean you would definitely pass it in real life, but let’s see how you get on…

Don’t forget to share your result proudly with the world!

NB: The information used to create this test was sourced from the Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship

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The ultimate emoji quiz — can you name these equine greats?

Jennifer Donald — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:24:16 +0000

Do you know your Grand National winners from your eventing champions and your Hickstead Derby victors?

Whether you’re a Mastermind marvel, a champion of The Chase, a Countdown boffin or just an all-round horsey nerd, we hope you’ll enjoy working out the names of these famous horses — both past and present — spelt out for you in emojis (with some handy clues just in case you do get stuck along the way).

Yes, it’s time to grab a cuppa, put your feet up and pit your wits against your friends in Horse & Hound’s emoji quiz. Will you score full marks? Let us know how you all get on!

1. Clue: Won team gold at the 1952 Olympics

2. Clue: eventing stallion

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3. Clue: dual Grand National winner

4. Clue: Carl Hester’s Olympic mount

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5. Clue: Ben Maher’s super grand prix victor

? ?

6. Clue: 2010 Rolex Kentucky winner

7. Clue: double Olympic gold medallist

⭐️?? ?

8. Clue: event horse who represented Australia at the 2012 Olympics

? ⏱⏱

9. Clue: triple Grand National winner

10. Clue: won back-to-back European championships

? ⛰

11. Clue: Ginny Elliott’s 1987 European champion

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Think you could pass your Pony Club ‘C’ test? Take this quiz to find out…

Gemma Redrup — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 11:24:25 +0000

The Pony Club efficiency tests provide a staircase of knowledge and progression when taken in sequence, starting from ‘E’ and going all the way up to the prestigious ‘A’ Test.

This quiz is to test your knowledge to see if you would have a chance of passing your Pony Club C test.

The objectives of the C Test are to “have a knowledge of the care and working of a pony off grass and to be in control of the pony on the roads and in the countryside, with a proper regard for country lore”.

The minimum age a child should take the test be is 11 and if they pass, they are awarded with a ‘Meadow Green’ felt to pin underneath their Pony Club badge.

Of course, this quiz is not exhaustive of the Pony Club C Test syllabus, and doesn’t mean you would definitely pass it in real life, but let’s see how you get on…

Don’t forget to share your result proudly with the world!

NB: The information used to create this test was sourced from the Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship

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When famous riders collide: welcome to the H&H face-smash quiz

Jennifer Donald — Fri, 27 Dec 2019 08:24:49 +0000

If the sight of a carpet covered in mince pie crumbs, plates full of unwanted Brussels sprouts and half-eaten turkey sandwiches, and overflowing recycling bins full of wrapping paper is driving you to despair, it’s time to escape from it all with the Horse & Hound Christmas quiz!

Yes, it’s time to kick those brain cells back in to action and this year we’ve brought you something fiendish to ponder over before the sound of stomping hooves means it’s time to head back out to the stables.

Can you guess which two leading riders appear in each of these six pictures? We’ve blended together the faces of some of the sport’s top names and the result is, quite frankly, terrifying.

But can you work out who is who in each photo? Scroll down for the answers (and let us know how you score)…

1. (Clue: they have both won gold medals in their discipline)

H&H Cover Shoot. International Dressage Riders Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin. (Image credit: ©Steve Bardens)

2. (Clue: both competed at the London 2012 Olympics)

Ben Maher at the FEI Longines European Championships Jumping, Dressage & Para-Dressage Rotterdam 2019 held in Kralingse Bos in Rotterdam in the Netherlands on 19-25th August 2019 (Image credit: Peter Nixon)

3. (Clue: eventing is the game, but can you guess the names?)

L to R: Oratorio, William, Little FIre (Image credit: Lucy Merrell)

4. (Clue: two legends of the sport)

Michael Whitaker mug (Image credit: Trevor Meeks)

5. (Clue: both are currently ranked in the top five in the world rankings)

Piggy French and Vanir Kamira (Tilly) (Image credit: Lucy Merrell)

6. (Clue: both have won the Hickstead Derby more than once)

Sir AP Anthony Peter McCoy OBE (A. P. McCoy) riding Big Star during a Showjumping training session at Nick Skelton's stables at Arden Cote Farm in the village of Shelfield near Ancestor in Warwickshire in UK on 28th November 2016 nick skelton (Image credit: Peter Nixon)

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Are you an eventing rules guru? Test your knowledge of the 2019 rule changes in our quiz

Pippa Roome — Sat, 23 Mar 2019 12:24:10 +0000

Do you consider yourself an expert on the changes to the British Eventing and FEI eventing rules this year? Take our handy quiz to find out if you really have bragging rights.

Make sure you pick up a copy of this week’s H&H (21 March) for our feature on what’s new in eventing for 2019, plus the rest of our eventing special.

Do you know the 2018 BE rule changes? Take our quiz to find out…

Gemma Redrup — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:25:16 +0000

With less than a week to go until the start of the British eventing season, it’s time you tested your knowledge of some of the 2018 rule changes. Take our quiz to find out if you’re fully prepared…

Don’t forget to challenge your friends by sharing your score on social media!

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Are you ready for the ultimate racing quiz of 2017? Let’s go…

Hannah Lemieux — Mon, 25 Dec 2017 12:25:33 +0000

If you think you know your stuff when it comes to all that has happened in both Flat and National Hunt racing in 2017, put your knowledge to the test with our ultimate racing quiz.

Share your result proudly with your friends via social media…

Ready for a challenge? Take the ultimate 2017 eventing quiz to prove your knowledge

Pippa Roome — Sun, 17 Dec 2017 12:25:50 +0000

2017 has been an action-packed year for eventing. Now it is time for you to test your knowledge with our bumper eventing quiz.

How did you get on? Don’t forget to share your result and challenge your friends to try to beat your score!

Consider yourself an equestrian geek? Get your hands on this week’s issue of Horse & Hound magazine (14 December 2017) for our BIG QUIZ OF THE YEAR. Warning: it’s a tough one

Think you know your stuff when it comes to dressage? Take the ultimate 2017 dressage quiz to prove it

Polly Bryan — Sat, 16 Dec 2017 12:25:05 +0000

Have you managed to keep track of all the ups and downs in the world of dressage this year? Test your knowledge in our ultimate dressage quiz…

How did you get on? Don’t forget to share your result and challenge your friends to try to beat your score!

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Think you know your showjumping horses? Prove it

Gemma Redrup — Sun, 03 Dec 2017 17:25:52 +0000

Confident in your knowledge of some of the world’s top showjumping horses? Take our quiz to find out…

How did you get on? Share your results via social media and challenge your friends to see if they can do better.

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Test your dressage knowledge: how many horses can you name correctly?

Gemma Redrup — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 17:25:57 +0000

Think you know your dressage horses? Test you knowledge to the limits with this quiz — how many can you get right?

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Think you know your event horses? Let’s find out…

Gemma Redrup — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 17:25:34 +0000

If you reckon you know your Billys from your Bulanas, take our quiz to prove it…

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Let’s get quizzy: what type of horse would you be?

Gemma Redrup — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 16:25:32 +0000

Admit it. We’re all partial to anthropomorphising our horses, but do you ever wonder what kind of horse you would be if you had four legs, a mane and a tail? Happy hacker or three-day eventer? It’s time to find out…

Consider yourself an eventing geek? Put yourself to the test with our Mark Todd quiz

Cathy Comerford — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 13:24:58 +0000

To celebrate this week's eventing special issue of Horse & Hound magazine (9 March 2017), we put your knowledge about our cover star Mark Todd to the test

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H&H news quiz: do you know what happened this week?

Lucy Elder — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 17:34:57 +0000

Do you fancy yourself a bit of a news hound, or do you spend more time in the saddle than reading up on current affairs? Find out how much you remember from this week’s news with this light-hearted quiz.

Need a clue? All the answers can be found in the news stories from the past seven days at www.horseandhound.co.uk/news

Are you ready for the eventing season? Test your knowledge with our testing quiz

Gemma Redrup — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 08:25:47 +0000

With less than 24 hours to go until the start of the British eventing season, it's time you tested your knowledge of the 2017 rule changes. Take our quiz to find out if you're fully prepared...

H&H news quiz: do you know what happened this week?

Lucy Elder — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 07:04:02 +0000

Need a clue? All the answers can be found in the news stories from the past seven days at www.horseandhound.co.uk/news

How extreme is your love for your horse? Take our quiz

Sarah Jenkins — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 17:25:51 +0000

Do you think nothing of sharing food with your horse? Or is your entire mobile phone picture gallery filled with selfies of you and your four-legged friend? Take our quiz to find out how extreme your love for your horse is…

Fancy yourself as a dressage know-it-all? Prove it with H&H’s dressage quiz of the year

Alice Collins — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 12:25:05 +0000

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The ultimate 2016 racing quiz

Hannah Lemieux — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 08:25:36 +0000

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Victories, horse swaps and top quotes: the showjumping quiz of 2016

Jennifer Donald — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 08:25:14 +0000

2016 was the year of phenomenal medal hauls and welcome victories for showjumping. Put your knowledge to the test in Horse & Hound’s ultimate showjumping quiz.

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Aimi Clark — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 08:25:51 +0000

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The BIG Olympic quiz: are you set for Rio?

Madeleine Silver — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 16:25:29 +0000

With the Rio Olympics fast approaching put your knowledge of Olympic trivia to the test with these brain teasers... And don't miss our bumper Olympic preview in the 28 July issue of Horse & Hound magazine

Who is your dream dressage horse? Cast your vote now

Cathy Comerford — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 16:05:59 +0000

From Valegro to Verdades, Desperados to Don Auriello, who is your favourite of these dressage superstars? Cast your vote here

William Fox-Pitt’s top horses: vote for your favourite

Cathy Comerford — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:43:36 +0000

Who is your favourite of William Fox-Pitt's well-loved event horses? From Moon Man to Chilli Morning, we hand the reins over to you — cast your vote below

Who is your favourite of showjumper John Whitaker’s star horses?

Cathy Comerford — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 12:05:33 +0000

From Milton to Peppermill, John Whitaker has partnered many well-loved horses to success, but who is your favourite? Cast your vote below

What would go in your equestrian Room 101?

Madeleine Silver — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:28:49 +0000

We're all guilty of those late nights slumped in front of the TV watching repeats of Room 101 on Dave, where celebrities are invited to discuss their pet hates and persuade the host to relegate those hates to Room 101. And it's got us thinking; there are a few things in the equestrian world we could do without...

Who found the start box problematic at Chatsworth Horse Trials? Try our quiz

Cathy Comerford — Wed, 18 May 2016 11:18:39 +0000

Following last weekend's Dodson & Horrell Chatsworth International Horse Trials (13-15 May 2016), we put your knowledge of the horse trials to the test...

Don’t miss our full report in this week’s Horse & Hound Magazine, out 19 May 2016

HOYS, RIHS, FEI — have we gone acronym mad? Test your knowledge

Madeleine Silver — Thu, 12 May 2016 11:05:58 +0000

FYI, when it comes to horses, there are alot of abbreviations to get your head around. Do you know your HOYS from your HPA and your BHS from your BEF? Anyone could accuse us of talking in code... (BTW — this could be challenging)

Were you glued to Badminton 2016? Test how well you paid attention with our fun quiz

Cathy Comerford — Wed, 11 May 2016 08:05:23 +0000

If, like us, you've got the post Badminton blues, relive some of the action with our testing quiz

Don’t miss our full Badminton report in tomorrow’s issue of H&H (12 May)

Test your knowledge of this year’s mighty Badminton winner

Cathy Comerford — Mon, 09 May 2016 09:18:28 +0000

Following Michael Jung's win at Badminton Horse Trials yesterday (8 May 2016), where he secured the Rolex Grand Slam, find out if your trivia is up to scratch on the German star

Don’t miss the full report from Badminton Horse Trials 2016 in the 12 May issue of Horse & Hound magazine

Do you count yourself as an Oliver Townend fan? Find out with our quiz

Cathy Comerford — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 11:05:49 +0000

Oliver Townend was part of the winning British team at Ballendenisk last weekend. Don’t miss the full report in Horse & Hound magazine next Thursday (5 May)

Do you know your red from your white ribbon in a horse’s tail? Find out with our colour quiz

Madeleine Silver — Fri, 15 Apr 2016 08:55:24 +0000

An outsider to the horse world could reasonably request a colour coded chart to navigate our customs — from the colour of flags on fences, to ribbons in tails and the felt on badges

Are you an equestrian terminology expert? Try our quiz to find out

Madeleine Silver — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 11:05:12 +0000

Call us geeky, but from time to time we like to prove to ourselves that we have our equestrian grammar and terminology under control...

Are you William Fox-Pitt’s number one fan?

Cathy Comerford — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 08:55:57 +0000

Test your knowledge on the eventing star with our fun quiz — from what his dogs are called to how tall he is. And don't miss our exclusive interview with him in tomorrow's issue of Horse & Hound magazine (7 April 2016), following his return to competition

Don’t miss our exclusive interview with William in the 7 April issue of Horse & Hound magazine

The ultimate Badminton brain-buster

Cathy Comerford — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:33:23 +0000

With Badminton’s entry list announced and the event fast approaching, we’ve put together this brain teaser to test your knowledge of one of the world’s most famous horse trials.

Information correct based on entries at time of publication.

Are you the ultimate Laura Tomlinson fan?

Alice Collins — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 17:25:37 +0000

Test your knowledge on the dressage superstar and this week's Horse & Hound magazine guest editor (24 March) with our trivia quiz

How many times did Mark Phillips win Badminton? And other testing questions…

Cathy Comerford — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 09:25:49 +0000

How well do you know eventing legend Mark Phillips? Test your knowledge in the latest eventing geek quiz

Mark Phillip’s column returns to Horse & Hound magazine for the 2016 season this week. Pick up a copy of the 24 March issue to read his views

Eventing geek quiz: how well do you know Harry Meade?

Cathy Comerford — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 12:14:06 +0000

To celebrate the start of Harry Meade's column in Horse & Hound (17 March 2016), we check just how well you know the eventing star

Harry Meade’s column returns to Horse & Hound magazine for the 2016 season this week. Pick up a copy of the 17 March issue to read his views

Eventing quiz: do you know when you’re due 20 penalties?

Carol Phillips — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 17:27:02 +0000

Super keen event riders will have been out and about at the weekend attending British Eventing’s (BE) first one-day events of the 2016 season. But whether you’re one of them, or are waiting a little while before you make your seasonal debut, you won’t want to miss our quiz. It’s designed to test your knowledge of what lines between combination fences will help you towards a clear round and which will see you pick up an annoying 20 penalties.

In this first example the course builder has provided you with a two-part combination fence (marked A and B in the illustrations below) with both parts designed to be jumped on the angle in a straight line as the most direct route. However, there are other options available to you as a rider that will leave you penalty-free, so put your thinking caps on and see which routes you think would earn you a clear round.

So how did you get on? If you’re confused about what is and is not allowed, below are the extracts from the BE 2016 rule book to refresh your memory.

6.3.9.7 Circle

6.3.9.7.1 At separately numbered obstacles, a competitor may circle between or around them without penalty provided that he has not presented his horse at the second or subsequent obstacles.

6.3.9.7.2 At an obstacle composed of several elements (A, B, C, etc), a horse will be penalised if it passes around the back of the subsequent element or circles between subsequent elements.

It’s also worth noting this rule in case things don’t go according to plan…

6.3.9.7.3 After being penalised for a refusal, run-out or circle, a competitor, in order to make another attempt, is permitted to circle one or more times without penalty, until he presents his horse at the obstacle.

So now you’ve got that clear, you’ll be able to confidently compete knowing which routes are and are not allowed when faced with a straight-forward combination fence of this nature.

The illustrations used in the quiz can be found in Annex 4 of the BE rules and members’ handbook 2016 and have been reproduced with BE’s permission.

H&H Feed Week: Test your knowledge of the horse’s digestive system

Carol Phillips — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 12:35:24 +0000

All horse owners should be familiar with the golden rules of feeding and watering, but how good is your knowledge of all things related to your horse’s digestive system? Take our test to find out.

Eventing geek quiz: how well do you know top eventer Sam Griffiths?

Cathy Comerford — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 08:25:33 +0000

Australian eventer Sam Griffiths is the guest editor of our eventing special this year, out tomorrow (Thursday, 3 March). But much do you know about Sam? Take our quiz to find out

How well do you know British Eventing’s rules?

Carol Phillips — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:05:23 +0000

As we approach the start of the 2016 eventing season, now is the time to test your knowledge of the rules under which British Eventing competitions will take place to ensure you don’t get caught out.

Put yourself to the test with our fun quiz, then share your results on social media and challenge your friends to try to do better!

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Are you an eventing rules guru? Test your knowledge of the 2019 rule changes in our quiz

Do you know the 2018 BE rule changes? Take our quiz to find out…

Are you ready for the ultimate racing quiz of 2017? Let’s go…

Ready for a challenge? Take the ultimate 2017 eventing quiz to prove your knowledge

Think you know your stuff when it comes to dressage? Take the ultimate 2017 dressage quiz to prove it

Think you know your showjumping horses? Prove it

Test your dressage knowledge: how many horses can you name correctly?

Think you know your event horses? Let’s find out…

Let’s get quizzy: what type of horse would you be?

Consider yourself an eventing geek? Put yourself to the test with our Mark Todd quiz

Don’t miss our exclusive interview with Mark Todd in this week’s issue of Horse & Hound magazine (9 March 2017)

H&H news quiz: do you know what happened this week?

Are you ready for the eventing season? Test your knowledge with our testing quiz

H&H news quiz: do you know what happened this week?

How extreme is your love for your horse? Take our quiz

Fancy yourself as a dressage know-it-all? Prove it with H&H’s dressage quiz of the year

The ultimate 2016 racing quiz

Victories, horse swaps and top quotes: the showjumping quiz of 2016

From Royal Windsor to Olympia: 2016’s ultimate showing quiz

Think you’re an eventing geek? The ultimate eventing quiz of 2016

The BIG Olympic quiz: are you set for Rio?

Who is your dream dressage horse? Cast your vote now

William Fox-Pitt’s top horses: vote for your favourite

Who is your favourite of showjumper John Whitaker’s star horses?

What would go in your equestrian Room 101?

Who found the start box problematic at Chatsworth Horse Trials? Try our quiz

HOYS, RIHS, FEI — have we gone acronym mad? Test your knowledge

Were you glued to Badminton 2016? Test how well you paid attention with our fun quiz

Test your knowledge of this year’s mighty Badminton winner

Don’t miss the full report from Badminton Horse Trials 2016 in the 12 May issue of Horse & Hound magazine

Do you count yourself as an Oliver Townend fan? Find out with our quiz

Do you know your red from your white ribbon in a horse’s tail? Find out with our colour quiz

Are you an equestrian terminology expert? Try our quiz to find out

Are you William Fox-Pitt’s number one fan?

Don’t miss our exclusive interview with William in the 7 April issue of Horse & Hound magazine

The ultimate Badminton brain-buster

Are you the ultimate Laura Tomlinson fan?

How many times did Mark Phillips win Badminton? And other testing questions…

Mark Phillip’s column returns to Horse & Hound magazine for the 2016 season this week. Pick up a copy of the 24 March issue to read his views

Eventing geek quiz: how well do you know Harry Meade?

Harry Meade’s column returns to Horse & Hound magazine for the 2016 season this week. Pick up a copy of the 17 March issue to read his views

Eventing quiz: do you know when you’re due 20 penalties?

H&H Feed Week: Test your knowledge of the horse’s digestive system

Eventing geek quiz: how well do you know top eventer Sam Griffiths?

How well do you know British Eventing’s rules?