Which Horse Breed Is Your Spirit Animal?

By: Steven Miller
Estimated Completion Time
6 min
Which Horse Breed Is Your Spirit Animal?
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About This Quiz

The relationship between horses and human beings goes way back into history. Horses have provided transportation, raw power, and companionship to people, and we have developed a strong connection to this graceful and majestic animal over the years. As is the case with dogs and cats, the horse is an animal that has become closely connected to the human experience. In this quiz, we'll explore that connection on the very deepest levels.

Through natural selection and selective breeding, there has been a wide range of horse breeds that have developed over the eons, with each developing characteristic physical and temperamental features. In matching you up with your equine spirit animal, we'll consider both the physical and behavioral aspects. In the end, we'll present you with a breed that epitomizes the very essence of who you are.

Perhaps you are the kind of person who is drawn to taking on intense challenges and pushing yourself to the very limit. If that's the case, there's a likelihood that you will feel a connection to those horses that shoot out of the starting gate and strive to wear a blanket of flowers in the winner's circle.

Or maybe you're the type that just keeps plodding along, taking on whatever burden is added to your back. If that sounds familiar, we think you'll feel a kinship with a particular draught horse that we have in mind.

As they say, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. Your equine spirit animal is waiting; let's getting trotting over to the questions.


What pace is most comfortable for you to move at?
I'm always on the move, but it's usually at a moderate speed.
I suppose I move at a pace that's a little faster than most.
I'm most often moving very quickly.
I keep a very slow pace.

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How well do you handle heavy problems?
I prefer to avoid the heavy stuff, but I'll do my best when the tough stuff comes along.
Honestly, I don't handle the deep stuff too well.
I can rise to the challenge of difficulty, but it takes me a while to recover afterward.
I just keep plodding along. I can handle a very heavy load.

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Which beverage is most appealing to you?
Wine.
Water.
Beer.
Espresso.

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How much traveling have you done over this past year?
I've done some traveling, but it's mostly been in the vicinity of where I live.
I've gotten around a fair amount.
I've stayed pretty close to home.
I've been all over the world.

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How simple is your lifestyle?
I like to keep a balance of complication and simplicity. It really just depends on my mood.
I thrive on excitement. My lifestyle is far from simple.
My lifestyle would bore most people to tears, but I love it when things are incredibly simple.
I definitely prefer to keep things relatively simple, but I do need to throw in some challenges once in a while.

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Would you say that you're someone who is admired by others?
I don't think so. I tend to trot under most people's radar.
I guess it's possible, but I'm really more of a low-key plodder.
It all depends on how well I've been doing recently.
I would say that people do tend to admire me in general.

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Are you high-maintenance or low-maintenance in a relationship?
I would definitely lean more towards being low-maintenance.
I suppose there are times when I'm a little high-maintenance.
Honestly, I'm very high-maintenance, but I do think I'm worth the trouble.
I'm about as low-maintenance as they come.

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How is your stamina?
There's only so much I can handle. If I pace myself, I can go for a little while.
I'm more of a sprinter. I go hard at something and then I take a rest.
I guess my stamina is somewhere in the middle.
I just keep going and going and going.

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Which description best fits your body type?
Slender.
Athletic.
Stocky.
Small.

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How far back can you trace your ancestors?
I am able to trace it back to the old country, but I kind of hit a dead end there.
I can go back five or six generations.
I can only go back a few generations.
I am able to go back deep into history when tracing my lineage.

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Which location would you rather visit?
Louisville, Kentucky.
Dubai, UAE.
London, England.
St. Louis, Missouri.

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When was the last time you lost your temper?
It's been a long time.
I probably lost my temper in the last month at some point.
I lost my cool today.
I had a blow-up this week.

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Which sport would you rather watch?
Baseball.
Football (soccer).
Racing of any kind.
Golf.

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Do you tend to stand out or blend into a crowd?
I'm usually just trying to blend in, but I do tend to stick out like a sore thumb.
People's heads turn when I walk by.
I suppose I get people's attention a bit.
The only way I would stand out is my physical size.

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Are you a model of sustainability?
There are some aspects of my life that are very sustainable for the planet and others that aren't.
Honestly, I'm a bit wasteful in my lifestyle.
I'm pretty environmentally conscious in how I do things.
Yes, I'm all about living simply so that others might simply live.

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Are you someone who thrives under intense pressure?
I can handle short bursts of intensity, but I generally prefer things to be pretty mellow.
Yes, I get totally bored if it's not a pressure situation.
I actually can't stand intense pressure.
I wouldn't say that I thrive under that kind of pressure, but I do my best.

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Which outfit are you most likely to wear to the racetrack?
Something very trendy that will draw attention my way.
I'll dress up in formal attire.
Khakis and a polo.
Jeans and a T-shirt.

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How late will you generally stay up on a Saturday night?
I'll be asleep by 1 or 2 a.m., for sure.
I'm in bed soon after the sun sets.
I'll be out partying until the wee hours of the morning.
I'll probably go to sleep around midnight or so.

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How big is your heart?
I'm very caring. I definitely have a huge heart.
I have a sensitive side, that's for sure.
I am a very passionate person.
I tend to be more logical.

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Which gait best fits you?
Walk.
Gallop.
Canter.
Trot.

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Which description best fits your hair?
Medium-length.
Long and flowing mane.
Pretty short.
Shaved tight.

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How big of an appetite do you have?
I eat a lot.
I have a very healthy appetite.
I don't eat all that much.
I have a pretty average appetite.

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Which horse-related event would you rather attend?
The Kentucky Derby.
The Olympics.
Petting zoo.
Calgary Stampede.

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Would you consider yourself to be a very sensitive person?
I guess I have my moments of sensitivity, but they are pretty rare.
Not really, I just keep plodding along.
I'm definitely more sensitive than most people.
I'm both very brave and extremely sensitive, which can be a challenging combo.

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Which movie featuring a horse do you like the most?
"War Horse."
"The Black Stallion."
"Seabiscuit."
"The Horse Whisperer."

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Honestly, how much pampering do you require?
I'll take a little pampering now and then, but I don't need it.
I require a lot of pampering, but I'm so worth it.
I probably require a little more pampering than most.
I literally require none.

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Which description best matches your love life?
Here today, gone tomorrow.
Passionate.
Steady and strong.
Pretty much nonexistent.

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How likely are you to get special recognition or an award for your work?
I just get the job done. There's no special recognition for grinding it out, but I do it anyway.
That's pretty much inevitable. I'm highly celebrated.
I highly doubt that will happen. I'm more focused on the details than the spotlight.
I suppose that I have a higher chance of that happening to me than most people do.

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Are you more wild or tame?
I'm totally wild. It takes a lot to rein me in.
I definitely have a wild side.
I'm totally tame.
I can go into beast mode, but I'm mostly tame.

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Which horse coat color best matches your personality?
Roan.
Chestnut.
Black.
Palomino.

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