So ... you think you know everything there is to know about ponies? Well, hopefully you do and here’s 20 brain-teasers to test you out

1. How many bones does a pony have?

2. How many teeth does a pony have in the prime of his life (ie a 10-year-old pony)?

3. Ponies are traditionally measured in hands - what’s the average length of a hand?

4. Fat ponies kept on rich grasslands are very prone to what disease? (Hint: it begins with an ‘L’)

5. Fill in the blanks: -- and -- water should be available at -- --?

6. Fill in the ‘golden rule’ of feeding: Feed -- and --?

7. You should always lead a pony from the -- side?

8. One of the main killers of ponies is colic - name the FOUR types of colic?

9. -- is a smelly, black, bacterial condition of the feet - name this condition?(Hint: the answer is elsewhere on the page!)

10. On average, a farrier should be called out to look at a pony’s feet every -- to -- weeks?

11. Why should you not let a very hot pony drink lots of cold water at one go?

12. Why should you not feed your pony directly before riding or immediately after riding him/her?

13. What are the main benefits of grooming a pony?

14. What is a gelding?

15. Fistulous withers is a painful condition often caused by -?

16. Where do Windgalls appear on a pony’s body and what can cause this condition?

17. What is ringworm and how can you prevent the spread of it?

18. Where does lice mainly occur on a pony and what can you do to get rid of the infestation?

19. Sweet Itch can make a pony’s life a misery in the summer - what can you do to help?

20. TPR stands for what and what should these readings be in a healthy pony?