CTRI UPDATED CORE EXAMS SETS QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔What does SMART stand for in smart goals? - ✔✔Specific, Measurable, Attainable,
Realistic, Timely
✔✔Chris rode Duke in a western saddle with rainbow reins. Chris did not meet the
objective of today's lesson. He was distracted or possibly did not understand directions
and missed several turns through the cones. Next lesson: Provide a whiteboard
diagram of the pattern and allowChris to walk it on foot first. To help with Chris'
attention, do a two-point at the walk and/or sit the trot more during the lesson rather
than just during the warm-up. Why else might Chris not have met the objective of the
lesson? - ✔✔Chris may have needed the support of a sidewalker (an additional step to
the skill progression) to provide physical prompts for this skill, which encompasses an
additional cognitive challenge.
✔✔Chris rides Duke, a 14.2 hand, wide-based horse with smooth gaits, which supports
his anxiety about being up off the ground. This horse is responsive off the lead line to
allow Chris to be successful when riding independently. Chris uses a western saddle to
accommodate his seat size and help him to feel more secure holding his hands
off the saddle to use the reins. The saddle is fitted with Devonshire boots to give Chris'
feet a larger base of support. Rainbow reins attached to a sidepull provide a visual for
Chris to hold his reins at an effective length. The use of a sidepull allows Chris
meaningful control while keeping in mind the comfort of the horse. Blue and red tape to
designate right and left reins are added as needed based on the activities of each
lesson. What other equipment might be beneficial to Chris? - ✔✔Chris may benefit from
less physically supportive equipment (e.g., an English saddle versus a western saddle)
to further engage his core muscles and challenge his balance.
✔✔What are the 9 points of saddle fit? - ✔✔- Balance
- Wither clearance
- Gullet width
- Panel contact
- Billet alignment
- Saddle length
- Saddle straightness
- Tree angle
- Tree width
✔✔During an initial evaluation, a participant refuses to keep a helmet on for an
extended amount of time. What is the instructor's next BEST step?
a. Have the participant put on a hoodie to line the inside of the helmet.
b. Anticipate that the participant will wear the helmet for their first real lesson.
c. Provide the names of local therapists who can provide desensitization therapy for a
small fee.
, d. Suggest the participant wear a snug hat throughout the day to become accustomed
to the feel. - ✔✔d. Suggest the participant wear a snug hat throughout the day to
become accustomed to the feel.
✔✔Identify which goal below is written in SMART format:
a. Within six weeks, Adam will demonstrate looking in the direction of movement for 15
minutes of lesson, as tracked by the instructor and sidewalker.
b. Within six weeks, Patrick will understand how to say "whoa" and pull back on reins,
eight out of 10 attempts.
c. By the end of the spring and fall session, Melissa will tack her horse without
assistance, building accuracy in process and using a task analysis checklist.
d. By the end of the spring and fall session, Linda will comply with all directions from the
instructor, with 100% compliance. - ✔✔a. Within six weeks, Adam will demonstrate
looking in the direction of movement for 15 minutes of lesson, as tracked by the
instructor and sidewalker.
✔✔When teaching a new volunteer about proper rider position, the instructor describes
how good posture supports participants to have all the following EXCEPT:
a. improved balance
b. minimized effort
c. ability to breathe
d. decreased spasticity - ✔✔d. decreased spasticity
✔✔Which example below depicts specific praise?
a. "Perfect, do that again!"
b. "Excellent job, Jim!"
c. "Riders, great job stopping your horses!"
d. "Riders, try backing up once more!" - ✔✔c. "Riders, great job stopping your horses!"
✔✔What is the BEST strategy an instructor can use to ensure they are teaching each
component of a new skill?
a. State clear and detailed verbal instructions.
b. Perform task analysis of the skill.
c. Use knowledgeable coaches to provide prompting when needed.
d. Videotape a lesson and have a peer provide feedback. - ✔✔b. perform task analysis
of the skill
✔✔What is hypertonia?
a. Decreased muscle tone
b. Increased muscle tone
c. Decreased bone mass
d. Increased bone mass - ✔✔b. increased muscle tone
✔✔A rider with autism spectrum disorder has newly joined the class. When selecting an
equine, what is typically a consideration?
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔What does SMART stand for in smart goals? - ✔✔Specific, Measurable, Attainable,
Realistic, Timely
✔✔Chris rode Duke in a western saddle with rainbow reins. Chris did not meet the
objective of today's lesson. He was distracted or possibly did not understand directions
and missed several turns through the cones. Next lesson: Provide a whiteboard
diagram of the pattern and allowChris to walk it on foot first. To help with Chris'
attention, do a two-point at the walk and/or sit the trot more during the lesson rather
than just during the warm-up. Why else might Chris not have met the objective of the
lesson? - ✔✔Chris may have needed the support of a sidewalker (an additional step to
the skill progression) to provide physical prompts for this skill, which encompasses an
additional cognitive challenge.
✔✔Chris rides Duke, a 14.2 hand, wide-based horse with smooth gaits, which supports
his anxiety about being up off the ground. This horse is responsive off the lead line to
allow Chris to be successful when riding independently. Chris uses a western saddle to
accommodate his seat size and help him to feel more secure holding his hands
off the saddle to use the reins. The saddle is fitted with Devonshire boots to give Chris'
feet a larger base of support. Rainbow reins attached to a sidepull provide a visual for
Chris to hold his reins at an effective length. The use of a sidepull allows Chris
meaningful control while keeping in mind the comfort of the horse. Blue and red tape to
designate right and left reins are added as needed based on the activities of each
lesson. What other equipment might be beneficial to Chris? - ✔✔Chris may benefit from
less physically supportive equipment (e.g., an English saddle versus a western saddle)
to further engage his core muscles and challenge his balance.
✔✔What are the 9 points of saddle fit? - ✔✔- Balance
- Wither clearance
- Gullet width
- Panel contact
- Billet alignment
- Saddle length
- Saddle straightness
- Tree angle
- Tree width
✔✔During an initial evaluation, a participant refuses to keep a helmet on for an
extended amount of time. What is the instructor's next BEST step?
a. Have the participant put on a hoodie to line the inside of the helmet.
b. Anticipate that the participant will wear the helmet for their first real lesson.
c. Provide the names of local therapists who can provide desensitization therapy for a
small fee.
, d. Suggest the participant wear a snug hat throughout the day to become accustomed
to the feel. - ✔✔d. Suggest the participant wear a snug hat throughout the day to
become accustomed to the feel.
✔✔Identify which goal below is written in SMART format:
a. Within six weeks, Adam will demonstrate looking in the direction of movement for 15
minutes of lesson, as tracked by the instructor and sidewalker.
b. Within six weeks, Patrick will understand how to say "whoa" and pull back on reins,
eight out of 10 attempts.
c. By the end of the spring and fall session, Melissa will tack her horse without
assistance, building accuracy in process and using a task analysis checklist.
d. By the end of the spring and fall session, Linda will comply with all directions from the
instructor, with 100% compliance. - ✔✔a. Within six weeks, Adam will demonstrate
looking in the direction of movement for 15 minutes of lesson, as tracked by the
instructor and sidewalker.
✔✔When teaching a new volunteer about proper rider position, the instructor describes
how good posture supports participants to have all the following EXCEPT:
a. improved balance
b. minimized effort
c. ability to breathe
d. decreased spasticity - ✔✔d. decreased spasticity
✔✔Which example below depicts specific praise?
a. "Perfect, do that again!"
b. "Excellent job, Jim!"
c. "Riders, great job stopping your horses!"
d. "Riders, try backing up once more!" - ✔✔c. "Riders, great job stopping your horses!"
✔✔What is the BEST strategy an instructor can use to ensure they are teaching each
component of a new skill?
a. State clear and detailed verbal instructions.
b. Perform task analysis of the skill.
c. Use knowledgeable coaches to provide prompting when needed.
d. Videotape a lesson and have a peer provide feedback. - ✔✔b. perform task analysis
of the skill
✔✔What is hypertonia?
a. Decreased muscle tone
b. Increased muscle tone
c. Decreased bone mass
d. Increased bone mass - ✔✔b. increased muscle tone
✔✔A rider with autism spectrum disorder has newly joined the class. When selecting an
equine, what is typically a consideration?
