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Horsinology 101 Mystery Cache

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Hidden : 11/6/2009
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is located in Loomis Basin Regional Park in Loomis, Ca, but not at the posted coordinates! It is a small sized tupperware type container, there is room for the log book and small trade items. Please enter the park via Ong Place (also known as Winters Rd), the trailhead is located right behind the large arena, a small walk is required. Horses are allowed!

Welcome to Horsinology 101, the first class in the upcoming Geocaching Equine Studies Program! This is the introductory course,more will follow with increasing difficulty and terrain ratings. So fire up Google or gather up any horse crazy girl you know and you will be on your way! Simply replace the letters in the following set of coords. with the number that follows the correct answer and you will arrive at the final coordinates.

N38 49.ABC W121 10.DEF

Here we go!


A) If you breed a chestnut mare with a cremello stallion what color will the resulting foal be?

Palomino (3)
Buckskin (7)
Bay (6)
Roan (1)

B) Zebras are considered equines-

True (1) or False (2)

C) The triangle shaped fleshy part on the bottom of a horses hoof is called a ?

Bear (6)
Fish (3)
Frog (7)
Flamingo (2)

D) The metal mouthpiece on a horse's bridle is called a ?

Latigo (4)
Spur (2)
Pommel (3)
Bit (5)


E) If you breed a male horse to a female donkey the resulting equine would be called a ?

Jenny (6)
Hinny (9)
Mule (2)
Gelding (1)

F) An equine is considered a pony if it is under ------- Hands tall?

15.2 hands (2)
14.2 hands(3)
9 hands (8)
12 hands (6)


You can check your answers for this puzzle on Geochecker.com.


Congrats! Now you may search for the final! Stay tuned for Horsinology 201. Good Luck and Happy Trails!

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Haqre onex, onfr bs gerr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
-------------------------
N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)