PATH CTRI Certification-Questions and Answers
crest release Correct Ans-a way in which a rider in jumping position can maintain balance
and control by placing each hand firmly on top of the crest
crest release Correct Ans-a way in which a rider in jumping position can maintain balance
and control by placing each hand firmly on top of the crest
crop Correct Ans-riding whip with a short, straight stock and loop
cross-firing Correct Ans-gait defect that occurs when the inside of the hind foot strikes the
diagonal foreleg
curb bit Correct Ans-type of bit designed to exert a leverage type of action in the horses
mouth
direct reign steering Correct Ans-direct reign puts pressure on the bit, directly back
towards the rider. works in opposite direction of forward motion. makes the horse shorten its
stride for the turn, so best used when you need more control or a tight turn
dressage Correct Ans-time-tested, methodical progression of exercises designed to
increase a horses muscular capabilities and degree of suppleness
equine Correct Ans-general description inclusive of horses, ponies, donkeys, mules
EAA Correct Ans-activities that are facilitated by equine professionals and may provide
opportunities for participants to experience therapeutic benefits
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EAT Correct Ans-treatments conducted by appropriately licensed medical professionals
equitation Correct Ans-the art of riding horses
extended gait Correct Ans-Covering as much ground as possible, lengthening strides to the
utmost while maintaining the same rhythm.
far side Correct Ans-right side of the horse
footfall pattern Correct Ans-sequence in which the legs move in a gait
forehand Correct Ans-front of horse, including head, neck, shoulders, foreleg, point of
horse in front of the center of gravity
forward seat Correct Ans-style of riding that permits the rider to sit closer to the forehand
and permits adjustment of the center of gravity forward to negotiate obstacles and remove
the weight from the saddle
freewalk Correct Ans-relaxed gait in which the horse is allowed complete freedom to
stretch out and lower its head and neck
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balanced seat Correct Ans-position of the rider that requires the minimum of muscular
effort to remain in saddle and that interferes the least with the horses movements and
equilibrium
bight of the reigns Correct Ans-part of the reigns passing between thumb fingers and top
of hands
blemish Correct Ans-defect that hurts an equines appearance but doesn't hurt it's working
ability
bolting Correct Ans-animal breaking out of control or trying to run away
broke Correct Ans-tamed/trained to a particular function OR to leave or alter gate
canter or lope Correct Ans-3-beat gait in which the 1st and 3rd beats are made by 2 legs
striking the ground independently and the second beat is made by 2 limbs striking the ground
simultaneously
left lead canter Correct Ans-Right hind, left hind/right fore, left fore
right lead canter Correct Ans-left hind, right hind/left fore, right fore
caresson Correct Ans-headstall with large noseband for exercising or training horses
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