PATH CTRI STUDY GUIDE SECTION 1 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
4 signs of discomfort that may be indication of unsoundness - Answers - 1. ear pinning
2. tail swishing
3. nipping
4. stiffness
What are 6 possible causes to adverse equine behaviors? - Answers - 1. unsoundness
2. equipment fit
3. rider balance
4. rider behavior
5. working environment
6. volunteer influences
What are some ways to develop equine topline? - Answers - - Transitions between gaits
- Lateral movements
- Bending exercises
- Walking up hills
- Body stretches
8 steps to ensure equine wellness - Answers - 1. Allow for breaks based on the equine's
age, fitness level, temperament, and workload
2. Thoughtfully and purposefully select equine partners for participants for lessons and
activities
3. Build relationships by pairing an equine with a specific instructor or volunteer for
personalized attention and veterinary recommendations specific to that horse
4. Tailor a workload appropriate for the equine in accordance with PATH standards
5. Monitor stressors within the program and herd
6. Promote consistent routine for each equine
7. Develop and execute personalized, consistent fitness programs for each equine
8. Nurture overall equine well-being by monitoring nutrition and health
Equine anatomy - Answers - Page 21
9 examples of unsoundness - Answers - 1. Bowed Tendon
2. Bone Spavin
3. Contracted Heels
4. Founder (Laminitis)
5. Fistula
6. Navicular
7. Quarter Check
8. Ringbone
9. Stifled
VERIFIED ANSWERS
4 signs of discomfort that may be indication of unsoundness - Answers - 1. ear pinning
2. tail swishing
3. nipping
4. stiffness
What are 6 possible causes to adverse equine behaviors? - Answers - 1. unsoundness
2. equipment fit
3. rider balance
4. rider behavior
5. working environment
6. volunteer influences
What are some ways to develop equine topline? - Answers - - Transitions between gaits
- Lateral movements
- Bending exercises
- Walking up hills
- Body stretches
8 steps to ensure equine wellness - Answers - 1. Allow for breaks based on the equine's
age, fitness level, temperament, and workload
2. Thoughtfully and purposefully select equine partners for participants for lessons and
activities
3. Build relationships by pairing an equine with a specific instructor or volunteer for
personalized attention and veterinary recommendations specific to that horse
4. Tailor a workload appropriate for the equine in accordance with PATH standards
5. Monitor stressors within the program and herd
6. Promote consistent routine for each equine
7. Develop and execute personalized, consistent fitness programs for each equine
8. Nurture overall equine well-being by monitoring nutrition and health
Equine anatomy - Answers - Page 21
9 examples of unsoundness - Answers - 1. Bowed Tendon
2. Bone Spavin
3. Contracted Heels
4. Founder (Laminitis)
5. Fistula
6. Navicular
7. Quarter Check
8. Ringbone
9. Stifled
