Has Your Horse Been Naughty or Nice? Take Our Quiz to Find Out!

By: Brittany Bevis

“He’s making a list and checking it twice.

Gonna find out who’s naughty and nice!”

Has your horse been very well-behaved this year? Has he delivered consistent performances at horse shows and learned new skills with ease?

Or, is your horse a bit of a Grinch? Destroying his blankets and refusing to load in the trailer?

Take this fun quiz to find out where your horse lands on Santa’s Naughty or Nice List!

Equine Chronicle Naughty or Nice Quiz

1. You  _____ have your ears up.

a. sometimes

b. always

c. never

 

2. When your next door neighbor steals a bite of your hay, you _____.

a. pin your ears

b. are happy to share

c. show your teeth and kick the wall

 

3. When your owner starts loading the trailer for the horse show, you _____.

a. hide in the back of your stall, hoping she will leave you at home

b. wait patiently for your turn to load

c. refuse to get on the trailer

 

4. When your owner puts on your blanket, you _____.

a. roll in manure so it has the lived-in look

b. give her a snuggle to say thank you for the extra warmth

c. remove the blanket, shred it into a million pieces, and throw the offending item out of your stall

 

5. What do you want for Christmas?

a. a bucket of treats

b. a kiss on the muzzle and an extra pat from your owner

c. to be left alone

 

6. What’s your favorite part of the horse show?

a. receiving ribbons and trophies

b. showing off all of the new things you’ve learned

c. taking the opportunity to humiliate your human

 

7. When your human isn’t happy with your ride, you ____.

a. offer up your barn mate

b. apologize and promise to do better tomorrow

c. show them just how high you can buck next time

 

8. What’s your hobby?

a. eating

b. napping

c. cribbing

 

9. When you encounter something scary, you ____.

a. prance in place

b. stop and wait for reassurance from your rider

c. head for the next county at a high rate of speed

 

10. When your human is done getting you ready for the horse show, you ___.

a. rub out a few bands

b. stay as clean as possible until show time

c. roll in manure, rub your tail, and dump your water bucket to flood your stall, just for good measure

 

Mostly As- Feisty! A Little Naughty and a Little Nice– Although you have a good heart, you’re inclined to participate in mischief and are high maintenance. Your outlook on life is a bit pessimistic and you can be quite vain. Try a little harder to get along with others and you might find an extra flake of hay under the Christmas tree.

Mostly Bs- Nice! You’re at the top of Santa’s nice list this year for your excellent behavior. Your sweet temperament and ability to share make you a barn favorite. You will be receiving plenty of extra treats this Christmas.

Mostly Cs- Naughty! If the Grinch came in horse form, you would fit the bill. You’re temperamental, hold a grudge, and don’t play well with others. It’s your way, or the highway, and people better fall in line or get out of the way! Change your attitude before Christmas or you might end up with nothing in your horse stocking.

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