• PATH CTRI EXAM 09/12/2026
PATH CTRI PRACTICE TEST TEST BANK 2026
UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
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. No signs of lameness. Most likely cause?
a. carpitis
b. capped elbow
c. dorsal metacarpal disease
d. windpuffs - Correct Answer :windpuffs
what is proper footfall for an equine at a the trot?
a. 2413
b. 2112
c. 2312
d. 3412 - Correct Answer :2112
P 1
, • PATH CTRI EXAM 09/12/2026
While warming up an equine at the trot, the instructor observes the horse's head pop up and then down
dramatically and uncharacteristically and with the rhythm of the trot. What is happening?
a. lame foot strikes ground head pops up, sound foot ground head drops
b. sound foot strikes ground, horse's head pops up. lame foot ground head drops
c. when a horse has an energetic trot, head movement ore pronounced
d. horse with energetic trot, horses head will drop when riders outside leg is too far behind girth - Correct
Answer :when a lame foot strikes the ground, horse's head pops up
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. Most likely issue?
a. abscess
b. sidebone
c. navicular
d. arthritis - Correct Answer :arthritis
During a lesson, the instructor observes that an equine is swishing the 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. having too many people in space - Correct Answer :increased enrichment in class
A participant is sweating, breathing rapidly and refusing to comply. Likely cause?
a. ADHD
b. anxiety
c. sensory processing disorder
d. bipolar - Correct Answer :anxiety
why is an atlantoaxial instability test required for participants with down syndrome.
a. indicates if heart is healthy enough
P 2
PATH CTRI PRACTICE TEST TEST BANK 2026
UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
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. No signs of lameness. Most likely cause?
a. carpitis
b. capped elbow
c. dorsal metacarpal disease
d. windpuffs - Correct Answer :windpuffs
what is proper footfall for an equine at a the trot?
a. 2413
b. 2112
c. 2312
d. 3412 - Correct Answer :2112
P 1
, • PATH CTRI EXAM 09/12/2026
While warming up an equine at the trot, the instructor observes the horse's head pop up and then down
dramatically and uncharacteristically and with the rhythm of the trot. What is happening?
a. lame foot strikes ground head pops up, sound foot ground head drops
b. sound foot strikes ground, horse's head pops up. lame foot ground head drops
c. when a horse has an energetic trot, head movement ore pronounced
d. horse with energetic trot, horses head will drop when riders outside leg is too far behind girth - Correct
Answer :when a lame foot strikes the ground, horse's head pops up
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. Most likely issue?
a. abscess
b. sidebone
c. navicular
d. arthritis - Correct Answer :arthritis
During a lesson, the instructor observes that an equine is swishing the 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. having too many people in space - Correct Answer :increased enrichment in class
A participant is sweating, breathing rapidly and refusing to comply. Likely cause?
a. ADHD
b. anxiety
c. sensory processing disorder
d. bipolar - Correct Answer :anxiety
why is an atlantoaxial instability test required for participants with down syndrome.
a. indicates if heart is healthy enough
P 2
