Here is an Melbourne Cup Quiz we have put together to share with your residents.
Challenge the mind and test their knowledge.
Challenge the mind and test their knowledge.
Melbourne Cup Quiz
Activities for Seniors | By Debbie Davison
What is a mature female horse called?
Mare
What breed of horse is used in Australia for racing?
Thoroughbred
What is the piece of metal called that goes in a horses mouth when riding it?
Bit
Where is a fetlock on a horse?
Foot
Where is a wither on a horse?
between its shoulders
Where is a frog located on a horse?
Under its hoof
What is the name of the racecourse in Melbourne were the cup is run?
Flemington
How long is the race for the Melbourne Cup?
2 miles or 3200 meters
What is the name of the often bright coloured and patterned jacket & cap jockeys wear when riding in races?
Colours or silks
Mare
What breed of horse is used in Australia for racing?
Thoroughbred
What is the piece of metal called that goes in a horses mouth when riding it?
Bit
Where is a fetlock on a horse?
Foot
Where is a wither on a horse?
between its shoulders
Where is a frog located on a horse?
Under its hoof
What is the name of the racecourse in Melbourne were the cup is run?
Flemington
How long is the race for the Melbourne Cup?
2 miles or 3200 meters
What is the name of the often bright coloured and patterned jacket & cap jockeys wear when riding in races?
Colours or silks
Which famous race horse can be viewed at the Melbourne museum?
Phar lap
What is the strap called that goes under a horses stomach to hold the saddle on?
Girth
What colour do you call a horse that has a brown body with a black mane & tail?
Bay
What is the name of the starting gates called that the horses jump out at the beginning of a race?
Barriers
What is the shop called in Australia where you go to place a bet?
TAB
What 2 things can a lady wear on her head at the races?
Hat or fascinator
The Melbourne Cup is known as the race that?
stops a nation
What day of the week in November is the Melbourne Cup run on every year?
Tuesday
Which week in November on a Tuesday is the Melbourne Cup always run, first week, second, third or last week?
First
Who was the first and only lady jockey to win the Melbourne Cup in 2015?
Michelle Payne
If a horse is scratched from a race what does this mean?
It is withdrawn from a race
If a horse is described as a maiden at the races what does this mean?
A horse who has never won a race
When is it a horses birthday in Australia every year?
August 1st
What is the name of the person who puts shoes on a horse and cares for their hoof care?
Farrier
Phar lap
What is the strap called that goes under a horses stomach to hold the saddle on?
Girth
What colour do you call a horse that has a brown body with a black mane & tail?
Bay
What is the name of the starting gates called that the horses jump out at the beginning of a race?
Barriers
What is the shop called in Australia where you go to place a bet?
TAB
What 2 things can a lady wear on her head at the races?
Hat or fascinator
The Melbourne Cup is known as the race that?
stops a nation
What day of the week in November is the Melbourne Cup run on every year?
Tuesday
Which week in November on a Tuesday is the Melbourne Cup always run, first week, second, third or last week?
First
Who was the first and only lady jockey to win the Melbourne Cup in 2015?
Michelle Payne
If a horse is scratched from a race what does this mean?
It is withdrawn from a race
If a horse is described as a maiden at the races what does this mean?
A horse who has never won a race
When is it a horses birthday in Australia every year?
August 1st
What is the name of the person who puts shoes on a horse and cares for their hoof care?
Farrier
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Debbie Davison
Debbie is the owner of Memory Lane Therapy and an experienced Activity coordinator for Aged care. Her passion is Music, Arts, Crafts and making people Laugh and Smile.
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