PATH CTRI Certification
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1. A new participant is trying on a helmet for fit. The helmet is snug, and the
straps are adjusted to ensure the helmet does not tip backward or forward.
What is the appropriate space between the rider's eyebrows and the
helmet brim?
2. Which of the following is an appropriate aide to support a rider's foot?
a. Shoelaces to hold the rider's foot in the stirrup
b. Rubber bands to hold the rider's foot in the stirrup
c. Velcro to hold the rider's foot in the stirrup
d. Never use additional supplies to hold the rider's foot in place
3. How many safety checks must be completed throughout an EAAT mounted
lesson?
1 - just before the riders mount
b. 2 - before the riders mount and immediately after mounting
c. 3 - before the riders mount, immediately after mounting and before any
increased balanced challenge such as trot, trail ride or sharp turns
d. 4 - before the riders mount, immediately after mounting, five minutes into the
lesson and prior to dismount
4. All of the following are considered a good, balanced position for a rider EXCEPT:
sitting in middle of seat bones
feet/legs under body
,arms beside ribs
round back
5. What is the best way to evaluate a participant's posture?
a. Front
b. Back
c. Side
d. All angles
6. Which type of tack is MOST supportive to riders?
a. Dressage saddle
b. Close-contact saddle
c. Australian saddle
d. Western saddle
7. How many fingers should fit between the gullet of the saddle and the equine's
withers?
0
1 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
7. Which of the following is only found on Western saddles?
Pommel
Cantle
Skirt
Swell
8. Bits and bridles communicate with equines by utilizing pressure points. All of
the following are bit/bridle pressure points EXCEPT:
a. cheek
b. nose
c. roof of mouth
d. poll
, 9. While preparing a horse that has been in a therapeutic riding program for many
years, the instructor observes that the animal's bursa and deep flexor tendon
areas are inflamed. The horse does not show any signs of lameness. What is
MOST LIKELY the cause?
a. Carpitis
b. Capped elbow
c. Dorsal metacarpal disease
d. Windpuffs
10. While warming up an equine at the trot, the instructor observes the horse's
head pop up and then drop down dramatically and uncharacteristically and with
the rhythm of the trot. What is happening?
a. When a lame foot strikes the ground, the horse's head pops up. When a sound
foot strikes the ground, the horse's head drops.
b. When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horse's head pops up. When a lame
foot strikes the ground, the horse's head drops.
c. When a horse has an energetic trot, the head movement is much more
pronounced.
d. When a horse has an energetic trot, the horse's head will drop when the rider's
outside leg is too far behind the girth.
A horse leader is taking an equine in the ring for a warm-up. The instructor
notices the equine is walking behind the horse leader and is taking narrow,
shortened steps. What is MOST LIKELY the issue to address?
During a lesson, the instructor observes that an equine is swishing the tail, nipping
at people and pinning its ears. These behaviors could likely indicate any of the
following EXCEPT:
a. unbalanced rider.
b. incorrect handling by leader.
c. increased enrichment in class.
d. having too many people in space.
A participant is sweating, breathing rapidly and refusing to comply with
directions. What is the MOST LIKELY cause of this behavior?
Exam Solved Questions With
Revised Correct Detailed Answers
>> BRAND NEW VERSION!!
ANSWERS AT END OF QUESTIONS
1. A new participant is trying on a helmet for fit. The helmet is snug, and the
straps are adjusted to ensure the helmet does not tip backward or forward.
What is the appropriate space between the rider's eyebrows and the
helmet brim?
2. Which of the following is an appropriate aide to support a rider's foot?
a. Shoelaces to hold the rider's foot in the stirrup
b. Rubber bands to hold the rider's foot in the stirrup
c. Velcro to hold the rider's foot in the stirrup
d. Never use additional supplies to hold the rider's foot in place
3. How many safety checks must be completed throughout an EAAT mounted
lesson?
1 - just before the riders mount
b. 2 - before the riders mount and immediately after mounting
c. 3 - before the riders mount, immediately after mounting and before any
increased balanced challenge such as trot, trail ride or sharp turns
d. 4 - before the riders mount, immediately after mounting, five minutes into the
lesson and prior to dismount
4. All of the following are considered a good, balanced position for a rider EXCEPT:
sitting in middle of seat bones
feet/legs under body
,arms beside ribs
round back
5. What is the best way to evaluate a participant's posture?
a. Front
b. Back
c. Side
d. All angles
6. Which type of tack is MOST supportive to riders?
a. Dressage saddle
b. Close-contact saddle
c. Australian saddle
d. Western saddle
7. How many fingers should fit between the gullet of the saddle and the equine's
withers?
0
1 to 2
2 to 3
3 to 4
7. Which of the following is only found on Western saddles?
Pommel
Cantle
Skirt
Swell
8. Bits and bridles communicate with equines by utilizing pressure points. All of
the following are bit/bridle pressure points EXCEPT:
a. cheek
b. nose
c. roof of mouth
d. poll
, 9. While preparing a horse that has been in a therapeutic riding program for many
years, the instructor observes that the animal's bursa and deep flexor tendon
areas are inflamed. The horse does not show any signs of lameness. What is
MOST LIKELY the cause?
a. Carpitis
b. Capped elbow
c. Dorsal metacarpal disease
d. Windpuffs
10. While warming up an equine at the trot, the instructor observes the horse's
head pop up and then drop down dramatically and uncharacteristically and with
the rhythm of the trot. What is happening?
a. When a lame foot strikes the ground, the horse's head pops up. When a sound
foot strikes the ground, the horse's head drops.
b. When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horse's head pops up. When a lame
foot strikes the ground, the horse's head drops.
c. When a horse has an energetic trot, the head movement is much more
pronounced.
d. When a horse has an energetic trot, the horse's head will drop when the rider's
outside leg is too far behind the girth.
A horse leader is taking an equine in the ring for a warm-up. The instructor
notices the equine is walking behind the horse leader and is taking narrow,
shortened steps. What is MOST LIKELY the issue to address?
During a lesson, the instructor observes that an equine is swishing the tail, nipping
at people and pinning its ears. These behaviors could likely indicate any of the
following EXCEPT:
a. unbalanced rider.
b. incorrect handling by leader.
c. increased enrichment in class.
d. having too many people in space.
A participant is sweating, breathing rapidly and refusing to comply with
directions. What is the MOST LIKELY cause of this behavior?
