PATH INTL CTRI ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE 2026/2027
GRADED A+ .
,1. 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 digital flexor tendon areas are inflamed. The horse does not shoe
any signs of lameness. What is MOST LIKELY the cause?
A. Carpitis
B. Capped Elbow
C. Dorsal metacarpal disease
D. Windpuffs: Windputts
2. From the picture below, what is the proper foot falls for an equine at the trot?: 2, 1, 1, 2
3. 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 horses head drops.
B. When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horses head pops up. When a lame foot strikes the ground, the
horses 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 horses head will drop when the rider's outside leg is too far behind the girth:
When a lame foot strikes the ground, the horse's head pops up. When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horses head drops
4. 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?
A. Abcess
B. Sidebone
C. Navicular Syndrom
D. Arthritis: Arthritis
5. During a lesson, the instructor observes that an equine is swishing its 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. Gaving too many people in Space ✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER Increased enrichment in class
6. A participant is sweating, breathing rapidly and refusing to comply with directions. What is the MOST
LIKELY cause of this behavior
A. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
B. Anxiety
C. Sensory processing disorder
D. Bipolar disorder ✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER Anxiety
7. Why is an atlantoaxial instability test required for participants with Down syndrome?
A. Physician indicates if the heart is healthy enough for activity.
B. Physician indicates if vertebra spacing is safe for activity.
C. Physician indicates if gastrointestinal abnormalities prevent activity.
D. Physician indicates if immune disorders prevent activity ✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER Physical indicates if vertebra spacing is safe
enough for activity
8. When teaching a volunteer to support a rider, all of the following are appro-priate supports EXCEPT ✔✔
CORRECT ANSWER
a. thigh hold
b. ankle hold
c. thigh and ankle hold
d. thigh and hip hold ✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER Thigh and Hip hold
9. An instructor is teaching a horse leader proper procedures for an emer-gency dismount. What does the
horse leader do during this event?
a. Stay with the equine.
b. Stay with rider.
c. Unclip from the horse.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE 2026/2027
GRADED A+ .
,1. 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 digital flexor tendon areas are inflamed. The horse does not shoe
any signs of lameness. What is MOST LIKELY the cause?
A. Carpitis
B. Capped Elbow
C. Dorsal metacarpal disease
D. Windpuffs: Windputts
2. From the picture below, what is the proper foot falls for an equine at the trot?: 2, 1, 1, 2
3. 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 horses head drops.
B. When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horses head pops up. When a lame foot strikes the ground, the
horses 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 horses head will drop when the rider's outside leg is too far behind the girth:
When a lame foot strikes the ground, the horse's head pops up. When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horses head drops
4. 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?
A. Abcess
B. Sidebone
C. Navicular Syndrom
D. Arthritis: Arthritis
5. During a lesson, the instructor observes that an equine is swishing its 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. Gaving too many people in Space ✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER Increased enrichment in class
6. A participant is sweating, breathing rapidly and refusing to comply with directions. What is the MOST
LIKELY cause of this behavior
A. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
B. Anxiety
C. Sensory processing disorder
D. Bipolar disorder ✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER Anxiety
7. Why is an atlantoaxial instability test required for participants with Down syndrome?
A. Physician indicates if the heart is healthy enough for activity.
B. Physician indicates if vertebra spacing is safe for activity.
C. Physician indicates if gastrointestinal abnormalities prevent activity.
D. Physician indicates if immune disorders prevent activity ✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER Physical indicates if vertebra spacing is safe
enough for activity
8. When teaching a volunteer to support a rider, all of the following are appro-priate supports EXCEPT ✔✔
CORRECT ANSWER
a. thigh hold
b. ankle hold
c. thigh and ankle hold
d. thigh and hip hold ✔✔ CORRECT ANSWER Thigh and Hip hold
9. An instructor is teaching a horse leader proper procedures for an emer-gency dismount. What does the
horse leader do during this event?
a. Stay with the equine.
b. Stay with rider.
c. Unclip from the horse.
