PATH, Intl. CTRI Study Tips
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Align - ANSWER-Key details with the relevant subject area and subsections(s) of the exam.
Answer - ANSWER-Succinctly and with confidence
Assess - ANSWER-The situation and context. Identify decision-making details.
Balanced Seat - ANSWER-The position of the mounted rider that requires the minimum of muscular
effort to remain in the saddle and that interferes least with the horse's movement and
equilibrium.
Bight of the Rain - ANSWER-The part of the reins passing between thumb and fingers and out the
top of the hand.
Blemish - ANSWER-A defect that hurts an equine's appearance but does not hurt it's working
ability (e.g., a scar).
Bloting - ANSWER-An abnormal breaking out of control or trying to run away
Broke - ANSWER-1. Tamed and trained to a particular function, as halter-broke. 2. To leave or alter
gate.
Canter or Lope - ANSWER-A three-beat gait in which the first and third beats are made by two legs
striking the ground independently and the second beat is made by two limbs striking the ground
simultaneously.
Lateral Movements - ANSWER-Leg Yiels are a good start, progressing to more complicated
movements like shoulder-in, haunches-in and Half-Pass.
Leg yields - ANSWER-with light contact on reins, the rider uses seat and leg aids to drive the equine
forward and sideways, away from the rider's inside leg.
Latest update 2024
Align - ANSWER-Key details with the relevant subject area and subsections(s) of the exam.
Answer - ANSWER-Succinctly and with confidence
Assess - ANSWER-The situation and context. Identify decision-making details.
Balanced Seat - ANSWER-The position of the mounted rider that requires the minimum of muscular
effort to remain in the saddle and that interferes least with the horse's movement and
equilibrium.
Bight of the Rain - ANSWER-The part of the reins passing between thumb and fingers and out the
top of the hand.
Blemish - ANSWER-A defect that hurts an equine's appearance but does not hurt it's working
ability (e.g., a scar).
Bloting - ANSWER-An abnormal breaking out of control or trying to run away
Broke - ANSWER-1. Tamed and trained to a particular function, as halter-broke. 2. To leave or alter
gate.
Canter or Lope - ANSWER-A three-beat gait in which the first and third beats are made by two legs
striking the ground independently and the second beat is made by two limbs striking the ground
simultaneously.
Lateral Movements - ANSWER-Leg Yiels are a good start, progressing to more complicated
movements like shoulder-in, haunches-in and Half-Pass.
Leg yields - ANSWER-with light contact on reins, the rider uses seat and leg aids to drive the equine
forward and sideways, away from the rider's inside leg.
