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PRACTICE EXAM 2025| BRAND NEW EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
SOLUTIONS | GUARANTEED SUCCESS|
ACE YOUR GRADES.
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.
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
Increased Muscle Tone
A rider with autism spectrum disorder has newly joined the class. When
selecting an equine, what is typically a consideration?
a. Finding a narrow- to medium-based equine to minimize stress on joints.
b. Finding an equine that readily responds to neck reining and voice aids.
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,c. Finding an equine that is larger with a smooth gate.
d. Finding a non-responsive equine that is calm with movements.
Finding a non-responsive equine that is calm with movements
For a rider struggling to grasp and shorten the reins, what would be a
suitably adaptive rein choice?
a. Ladder reins
b. Gaming reins
c. Rommel reins
d. Split reins
Ladder Reins
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?
a. 1 finger’s width
b. 2 fingers’ width
c. 3 fingers’ width
d. 4 fingers’ width
2 fingers' width
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
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, Rubber Bands to hold rider's foot in place
How many safety checks must be completed throughout an EAAT mounted
lesson?
a. 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
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All of the following are considered a good, balanced position for a rider
EXCEPT:
a. sitting in middle of seat bones
b. feet/legs under body
c. arms beside ribs
d. round back
Round Back
What is the best way to evaluate a participant’s posture?
a. Front
b. Back
c. Sided.
d. All angles
All Angles
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PRACTICE EXAM 2025| BRAND NEW EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
SOLUTIONS | GUARANTEED SUCCESS|
ACE YOUR GRADES.
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.
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
Increased Muscle Tone
A rider with autism spectrum disorder has newly joined the class. When
selecting an equine, what is typically a consideration?
a. Finding a narrow- to medium-based equine to minimize stress on joints.
b. Finding an equine that readily responds to neck reining and voice aids.
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,c. Finding an equine that is larger with a smooth gate.
d. Finding a non-responsive equine that is calm with movements.
Finding a non-responsive equine that is calm with movements
For a rider struggling to grasp and shorten the reins, what would be a
suitably adaptive rein choice?
a. Ladder reins
b. Gaming reins
c. Rommel reins
d. Split reins
Ladder Reins
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?
a. 1 finger’s width
b. 2 fingers’ width
c. 3 fingers’ width
d. 4 fingers’ width
2 fingers' width
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
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, Rubber Bands to hold rider's foot in place
How many safety checks must be completed throughout an EAAT mounted
lesson?
a. 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
3
All of the following are considered a good, balanced position for a rider
EXCEPT:
a. sitting in middle of seat bones
b. feet/legs under body
c. arms beside ribs
d. round back
Round Back
What is the best way to evaluate a participant’s posture?
a. Front
b. Back
c. Sided.
d. All angles
All Angles
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