PATH CTRI STUDY GUIDE SECTION 1 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

PATH CTRI STUDY GUIDE SECTION 1
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
8 steps to ensure equine wellness ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-1. Allow for breaks based on the equine's
age, fitness level, temperament, and workload

2. Thoughtfully and purposefully select equine partners for participants for lessons and activities

3. Build relationships by pairing an equine with a specific instructor or volunteer for personalized
attention and veterinary recommendations specific to that horse

4. Tailor a workload appropriate for the equine in accordance with PATH standards

5. Monitor stressors within the program and herd

6. Promote consistent routine for each equine

7. Develop and execute personalized, consistent fitness programs for each equine

8. Nurture overall equine well-being by monitoring nutrition and health



Equine anatomy ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-Page 21



9 examples of unsoundness ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-1. Bowed Tendon

2. Bone Spavin

3. Contracted Heels

4. Founder (Laminitis)

5. Fistula

6. Navicular

7. Quarter Check

8. Ringbone

9. Stifled



9 examples of blemishes ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-1. Buck knee

2. Bog Spavin

3. Capped Hock

4. Capped Elbow

, 5. Proud Flesh

6. Sarcoid

7. Thoroughpin

8. Warts

9. Windpuffs



3 examples that could be Unsoundness/Blemish ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-1. Curb

2. Sidebone

3. Splint



When viewed from the front, the instructor should be looking for the Equine's: ✅✅CORRECT
ANSW-- Width of chest

- Correctness of legs

- Spring of rib

- Head

- Depth of body

- Symmetry



When viewed from the rear, the instructor should be looking for the equine's: ✅✅CORRECT
ANSW-- Muscle definition

- Correctness of legs

- Depth of body

- Symmetry



4 signs of discomfort that may be indication of unsoundness ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-1. ear pinning

2. tail swishing

3. nipping

4. stiffness



What are 6 possible causes to adverse equine behaviors? ✅✅CORRECT ANSW-1. unsoundness

2. equipment fit