PATH CTRI Certification – Questions & Accurate
Answers
Balanced seat Right 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 Right Ans - part of the reigns passing between thumb
fingers and top of hands
blemish Right Ans - defect that hurts an equines appearance but doesn't
hurt it's working ability
Bolting Right Ans - animal breaking out of control or trying to run away
Broke Right Ans - tamed/trained to a particular function OR to leave or
alter gate
Canter or lope Right 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 Right Ans - Right hind, left hind/right fore, left fore
Right lead canter Right Ans - left hind, right hind/left fore, right fore
Caresson Right Ans - headstall with large noseband for exercising or
training horses
Change of lead Right Ans - change of leading leg at canter
Cinch Right Ans - girth of western saddle
Cold-backed Right Ans - describes horse that humps its back and does not
settle down until the saddle has been on a few minutes; some may tuck tails
and arch back when mounted and others may take a few hops until warmed
up
, Collected gaits Right Ans - remaining on the bit, the horse moves forward
with neck raised and arched as a result of energetic impulsion. lightness of
forehand, engagement of hindquarters are called for; shorter stride but lighter
and more mobile
Conformation Right Ans - way the horse is put together; its physique...good
conformation means horse is able to work and stay sound
Counter canter Right Ans - supplying movement deliberately asking for the
opposite of normal lead; like right lead on circle to the left
Crest release Right 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 Right Ans - riding whip with a short, straight stock and loop
Cross-firing Right Ans - gait defect that occurs when the inside of the hind
foot strikes the diagonal foreleg
Curb bit Right Ans - type of bit designed to exert a leverage type of action
in the horses mouth
Direct reign steering Right 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 Right Ans - time-tested, methodical progression of exercises
designed to increase a horses muscular capabilities and degree of suppleness
equine Right Ans - general description inclusive of horses, ponies, donkeys,
mules
EAA Right Ans - activities that are facilitated by equine professionals and
may provide opportunities for participants to experience therapeutic benefits
EAT Right Ans - treatments conducted by appropriately licensed medical
professionals
Answers
Balanced seat Right 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 Right Ans - part of the reigns passing between thumb
fingers and top of hands
blemish Right Ans - defect that hurts an equines appearance but doesn't
hurt it's working ability
Bolting Right Ans - animal breaking out of control or trying to run away
Broke Right Ans - tamed/trained to a particular function OR to leave or
alter gate
Canter or lope Right 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 Right Ans - Right hind, left hind/right fore, left fore
Right lead canter Right Ans - left hind, right hind/left fore, right fore
Caresson Right Ans - headstall with large noseband for exercising or
training horses
Change of lead Right Ans - change of leading leg at canter
Cinch Right Ans - girth of western saddle
Cold-backed Right Ans - describes horse that humps its back and does not
settle down until the saddle has been on a few minutes; some may tuck tails
and arch back when mounted and others may take a few hops until warmed
up
, Collected gaits Right Ans - remaining on the bit, the horse moves forward
with neck raised and arched as a result of energetic impulsion. lightness of
forehand, engagement of hindquarters are called for; shorter stride but lighter
and more mobile
Conformation Right Ans - way the horse is put together; its physique...good
conformation means horse is able to work and stay sound
Counter canter Right Ans - supplying movement deliberately asking for the
opposite of normal lead; like right lead on circle to the left
Crest release Right 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 Right Ans - riding whip with a short, straight stock and loop
Cross-firing Right Ans - gait defect that occurs when the inside of the hind
foot strikes the diagonal foreleg
Curb bit Right Ans - type of bit designed to exert a leverage type of action
in the horses mouth
Direct reign steering Right 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 Right Ans - time-tested, methodical progression of exercises
designed to increase a horses muscular capabilities and degree of suppleness
equine Right Ans - general description inclusive of horses, ponies, donkeys,
mules
EAA Right Ans - activities that are facilitated by equine professionals and
may provide opportunities for participants to experience therapeutic benefits
EAT Right Ans - treatments conducted by appropriately licensed medical
professionals
