Early History of Thoroughbred Horses in Virginia (1730-1865) – Unit Quiz

Student Name: ______Date: ______1. The first horses in the English colonies were brought in 1610 to ______. A. NY B. VA C. Ohio D. KY

2 Early horse races in VA were usually match races (i.e., between 2 horses) and run on rural ______. A. Hiways B. Bridges C. Roads D. Farms

3. (True or False)The first Thoroughbred horse imported into America was Bulle Rock (GB) from Great Britain in 1730 by Samuel Gist of Long Island, NY. A. True B. False

4. One of the most noteworthy horses on both sides of the Atlantic was ______(GB) who won the Epsom Derby in 1780 and was a sire in Virginia that made a lot of money for his owners while siring the great Sir Archy in 1805. A. Diomed B. Medley C. Shark D. Lexington

5. The champion runner of his day and the first Thoroughbred stallion bred in America.. A. Lexington B. Boston C. Timoleon D. Sir Archy

6. Horse events held near Colonial churches were called “______” A. Races B. Steeple-chasing C. Fox Hunting D. Grand Prix

7. By 1760, a few wealthy planters aspired to the “______life” style similar to that of the nobility in England. . A. Noble B. Civil C. Genteel D. Wealthy

8. The first race among pure-bred Thoroughbred horses in America was held at Wm Byrd’s ______plantation in 1752 between his stallion Tryal (GB) and the MD mare Selima. A. Westover B. Berkeley C. Mt Airy D. Roanoke

9. Francis Lightfoot Lee (one of VA’s 7 Signers of the Declaration of Independence) married into the Tayloe family of Thoroughbred horse ______. A. Lovers B. Breeders C. Owners D. Jockeys

10. Lexington was the Champion sire in America ______times and was ridden by General Sherman during the American Civil War. A. Once B. Twice C. Ten D. Sixteen