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Dudley, a 16-year-old quarter horse, has arrived in the arena a few minutes before his assigned
lesson with his horse leader, Maggie.As the instructor is completing the set-up of arena
equipment, she observes as Maggie warms Dudley up at walk and trot in hand.Dudley appears
to be stiffer than usual in the hind end at the trot.The instructor coaches Maggie to walk and
trot Dudley more forward, which will allow him to loosen up before his rider mounts. The
lesson plan for the day includes four trot poles. However, based on how Dudley is presenting in
his warm-up, the instructor modifies her set-up to reduce the demands on the horse's hind end.
After the lesson, the instructor shares her observations of Dudley's stiffness with the barn
manager for further evaluation. What are two other choices that the instructor could have
made regarding Dudley's stiffness? - ANS - removing him from the lesson
- allowing more time for warm-up before mounting
Richard is a 10-year-old rider with autism who is riding Jack, a 17-year-old Haflinger gelding.
Richard is very excited to trot, which causes him to bounce on Jack's back during transition to
the trot. The instructor observes that Jack is nipping at his horse leader. The horse handler
moves his hand up to hold Jack's halter as a defensive response to the nipping behavior.
The instructor identifies three corrections that need to be made to address Jack's biting
behavior and the safety of the horse handler based on her observations. First, the instructor
gives the rider a verbal correction to let Richard know that his bouncing is making his horse
uncomfortable. Additionally, the instructor has Richard trot in half-seat position to increase the
weight bearing input he is getting andto reduce the impact of his self-stimulation behaviors on
the horse. Once the rider's behavior has been addressed, the instructor coaches th - ANS Jack
would benefit from a variety of interventions to prevent burnout: exercise by a skilled rider
outside of the arena, an evaluation of equipment fit, chiropractic/acupuncture/massage
treatment, a week off from therapeutic riding lessons.
Why is it important for the horse to have a well maintained top-line? - ANS an equine with a
well-maintained topline can better manage the demands of carrying unbalanced riders, age
more gracefully and potentially have a longer ability to stay active in an EAAT program
What are a few exercises to help develop the horses top-line? - ANS - Transitions with forward
movement to encourage balance, and impulsion
,- Lateral movements like leg yields to drive the horse forward and sideways
- Bending/circles
- Walking up hills
- Body stretches (belly lift, carrot stretch, back stretch)
What are the steps to ensuring equine wellness? - ANS -Allow for breaks based on the equine's
age, fitness level, temperament and workload.
- Thoughtfully and purposefully select equine partners for participants for lessons and activities.
- Build relationships by pairing an equine with a specific instructor or volunteer for personalized
attention and veterinary recommendations specific to that horse.
- Tailor a workload appropriate for the equine in accordance with PATH Intl. standards.
- Monitor stressors within the program and herd.
- Promote a consistent routine for each equine.
- Develop and execute personalized, consistent fitness programs for each equine.
- Nurture overall equine well-being by monitoring nutrition and health.
An instructor and equine manager are searching for an equine to carry adult riders. They are
considering a 16-hand draft cross mare who is 20 years old. She has been an event horse and is
retiring from that career due to a tendon injury in her right front leg. The injuryhas been
rehabbed and the horse is back to work doing light trail riding. When evaluating the mare's
conformation, the instructor notes that the horse has three balanced parts (neck and shoulder,
back
and barrel, hindquarters) and a wide spring of ribs. Her hind legs are placed close together and
she is cow hocked, which is typical of most work horse breeds. She has windpuffs on both hind
legs, likely due to her conformation in relation to jumping. The mare's front legs are square
under her chest and straight. Her feet are of good quality and she is only shod up front;
however, she is clubfooted on the right, which may have caused her tendon injury. A - ANS The
mare described has three balanced parts with a wide spring of her rib, which is indicative of a
strong back. Additionally, at 16 hands this mare is not too tall for use of sidewalkers should they
be required for those riding her.
,When viewing a horse from the front, we should be looking for the horses... - ANS - width of
chest
- correctness of legs
- spring of rib
- head
- depth of body
- symmetry
When viewing a horse from the rear, we should be looking for the horses... - ANS - muscle
definition
- correctness of legs
- depth of body
- symmetry
When viewing the horse from the side, we should be looking for the horses.... - ANS - balance
and symmetry
- length and thickness of the neck
- length and lie of top line
- length of bones in the legs
- depth of body
- joint angles
- correctness of legs
When viewing the horses "way of going" we should watching for.... - ANS - unsoundness
- way of going
- footfall patterns
- freedom of movement & bend
- frame
, What are examples of an unsoundness? - ANS - bowed tendon
- bone spavin
- contracted heels
- founder
- fistula
- navicular
- quarter check
- ringbone
- stifled
What are examples of blemishes? - ANS - buck knee
- bog spavin
- capped hock
- capped elbow
- proud flesh
- sarcoid
- thoroughpin
- warts
- windpuffs
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 thecause?
a. Carpitis
b. Capped elbow
c. Dorsal metacarpal disease
d. Windpuffs - ANS d. windpuffs
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Dudley, a 16-year-old quarter horse, has arrived in the arena a few minutes before his assigned
lesson with his horse leader, Maggie.As the instructor is completing the set-up of arena
equipment, she observes as Maggie warms Dudley up at walk and trot in hand.Dudley appears
to be stiffer than usual in the hind end at the trot.The instructor coaches Maggie to walk and
trot Dudley more forward, which will allow him to loosen up before his rider mounts. The
lesson plan for the day includes four trot poles. However, based on how Dudley is presenting in
his warm-up, the instructor modifies her set-up to reduce the demands on the horse's hind end.
After the lesson, the instructor shares her observations of Dudley's stiffness with the barn
manager for further evaluation. What are two other choices that the instructor could have
made regarding Dudley's stiffness? - ANS - removing him from the lesson
- allowing more time for warm-up before mounting
Richard is a 10-year-old rider with autism who is riding Jack, a 17-year-old Haflinger gelding.
Richard is very excited to trot, which causes him to bounce on Jack's back during transition to
the trot. The instructor observes that Jack is nipping at his horse leader. The horse handler
moves his hand up to hold Jack's halter as a defensive response to the nipping behavior.
The instructor identifies three corrections that need to be made to address Jack's biting
behavior and the safety of the horse handler based on her observations. First, the instructor
gives the rider a verbal correction to let Richard know that his bouncing is making his horse
uncomfortable. Additionally, the instructor has Richard trot in half-seat position to increase the
weight bearing input he is getting andto reduce the impact of his self-stimulation behaviors on
the horse. Once the rider's behavior has been addressed, the instructor coaches th - ANS Jack
would benefit from a variety of interventions to prevent burnout: exercise by a skilled rider
outside of the arena, an evaluation of equipment fit, chiropractic/acupuncture/massage
treatment, a week off from therapeutic riding lessons.
Why is it important for the horse to have a well maintained top-line? - ANS an equine with a
well-maintained topline can better manage the demands of carrying unbalanced riders, age
more gracefully and potentially have a longer ability to stay active in an EAAT program
What are a few exercises to help develop the horses top-line? - ANS - Transitions with forward
movement to encourage balance, and impulsion
,- Lateral movements like leg yields to drive the horse forward and sideways
- Bending/circles
- Walking up hills
- Body stretches (belly lift, carrot stretch, back stretch)
What are the steps to ensuring equine wellness? - ANS -Allow for breaks based on the equine's
age, fitness level, temperament and workload.
- Thoughtfully and purposefully select equine partners for participants for lessons and activities.
- Build relationships by pairing an equine with a specific instructor or volunteer for personalized
attention and veterinary recommendations specific to that horse.
- Tailor a workload appropriate for the equine in accordance with PATH Intl. standards.
- Monitor stressors within the program and herd.
- Promote a consistent routine for each equine.
- Develop and execute personalized, consistent fitness programs for each equine.
- Nurture overall equine well-being by monitoring nutrition and health.
An instructor and equine manager are searching for an equine to carry adult riders. They are
considering a 16-hand draft cross mare who is 20 years old. She has been an event horse and is
retiring from that career due to a tendon injury in her right front leg. The injuryhas been
rehabbed and the horse is back to work doing light trail riding. When evaluating the mare's
conformation, the instructor notes that the horse has three balanced parts (neck and shoulder,
back
and barrel, hindquarters) and a wide spring of ribs. Her hind legs are placed close together and
she is cow hocked, which is typical of most work horse breeds. She has windpuffs on both hind
legs, likely due to her conformation in relation to jumping. The mare's front legs are square
under her chest and straight. Her feet are of good quality and she is only shod up front;
however, she is clubfooted on the right, which may have caused her tendon injury. A - ANS The
mare described has three balanced parts with a wide spring of her rib, which is indicative of a
strong back. Additionally, at 16 hands this mare is not too tall for use of sidewalkers should they
be required for those riding her.
,When viewing a horse from the front, we should be looking for the horses... - ANS - width of
chest
- correctness of legs
- spring of rib
- head
- depth of body
- symmetry
When viewing a horse from the rear, we should be looking for the horses... - ANS - muscle
definition
- correctness of legs
- depth of body
- symmetry
When viewing the horse from the side, we should be looking for the horses.... - ANS - balance
and symmetry
- length and thickness of the neck
- length and lie of top line
- length of bones in the legs
- depth of body
- joint angles
- correctness of legs
When viewing the horses "way of going" we should watching for.... - ANS - unsoundness
- way of going
- footfall patterns
- freedom of movement & bend
- frame
, What are examples of an unsoundness? - ANS - bowed tendon
- bone spavin
- contracted heels
- founder
- fistula
- navicular
- quarter check
- ringbone
- stifled
What are examples of blemishes? - ANS - buck knee
- bog spavin
- capped hock
- capped elbow
- proud flesh
- sarcoid
- thoroughpin
- warts
- windpuffs
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 thecause?
a. Carpitis
b. Capped elbow
c. Dorsal metacarpal disease
d. Windpuffs - ANS d. windpuffs
