What kind of equestrian are you?

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This quiz is all about discovering what kind of rider you are! Whether you’re a confident jumper, a careful learner, or a dreamy horse lover, there’s a type for everyone. With each question, you’ll choose your favourite horsey activities, riding styles, and little personality hints. From your ideal ride to how you handle a spooky pony, the quiz captures your unique style and approach to horses. It’s perfect for horse fans of all ages who love a bit of fun and self-discovery.

The quiz has a mix of serious riding questions and fun, lighthearted ones. Some questions help determine your rider type, while others are just for laughs and extra personality points. At the end, your answers are tallied to reveal one of eight horsey personas—from the brave all-rounder to the dreamy daydreamer—so you can see which rider matches your style best. It’s a playful way to celebrate your love of horses and discover a little more about yourself as a rider!

Created by: Isla

What is your dream horse?
- A shiny palomino with long flowing hair
- The sweetest riding school pony
- Something calm and steady
- A strong, push button horse who submits to me
- A safe, comfy hacker for adventures
- An athletic all rounder I can try everything on
- Any horse at all-I’d be just be glad it was mine!
- A sensitive, gentle horse I can connect with.
Your horse spooks at a plastic bag! What do you do?
- Shriek “OMG it’s just like in Spirit!!” then pat them nervously
- Push on and make it into a fun challenge
- Ask my instructor what to do
- Jump off because I’m scared!
- Kick hard and tell them to get over it
- Laugh and walk them away from it
- Do groundwork until they relax and trust again
- Probably cry, then go home and draw the scene
What’s your favourite horsey activity?
- Watching Horseland and pinning horses on Pinterest
- Weekly lessons, rallies, and riding school fun
- Grooming rather than riding
- Games, jumping, hacking, XC — everything!
- Liberty, groundwork or bareback bonding
- Daydreaming about my future pony
- Cantering and “kicking on”
- Long trail rides through the countryside
How do you get your horse to canter?
- Yell YEEHAW and hope!
- Wait for my instructor to tell me when to ask
- Probably wouldn’t canter - too scary!
- Big kick and smack with the whip if needed
- Kick gently, don’t care if it takes a while
- Ask confidently, don’t care if we go zooming
- Imagine I’m cantering across a beach
- Feel the rhythm and ask softly
What do you do at the barn/paddock when you’re not riding?
- Take selfies with the horses and post #horsegirllife
- Hang out with my fave lesson pony and help tack up
- Sit quietly and brush my horse
- Boss the beginners around
- Chill, eat snacks, enjoy the vibe
- Join in every activity going on!
- Watch horses graze and do liberty in the paddock
- Pretend one of the ponies is mine and brush it
This question won’t affect your end result! Do you have a horse/pony?
- Yes
- No
- Lease horse
- Lesson horse
- No, but I WISH!!!
- Yes, 2 horses
- Yes, 3+ horses
Pick a grooming tool (doesn’t affect end result)
- Curry comb
- Mane and tail brush
- Hoofpick
- Dandy brush
- Body brush
- Sweat scraper
- Face brush
- Wash bay brush
What is your fave thing about riding?
- Learning new skills
- Jumping big fences
- Daydreaming on a hack
- Feeling nervous but pushing through
- Relaxed hacks through the paddock
- Spending every spare moment with your horse
- Trying a bit of everything
- Understanding and bonding with your horse
How do you feel about competitions?
- Love the thrill
- I enjoy them, but not my main focus.
- I prefer small local shows
- I’m still learning, but I try!
- I get nervous, but I manage!
- I’d rather just have fun
- I’m confident and calm
- I ride for the love of horses, not ribbons
Your horse is uncomfortable due to a badly fitting saddle, what do you do?
- Stop riding, get a professional saddle fitting, let the horse rest
- Only do light, careful work until saddle problem fixed
- Ask your instructor for advice and follow their guidance
- Skip riding and do some grooming or groundwork
- Go for gentle hacks, avoiding anything that causes pain
- Try to adjust the saddle yourself and carefully ride
- Pamper your poor horse with lots of treats and attention
- Feel anxious but cautiously keep riding

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