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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. Abscess
b. Sidebone
c. Navicular syndrome
d. Arthritis - ANSWER-d. Arthritis
A measurable goal uses indicators that are quantifiable and will usually answer questions such as: -
ANSWER-How much?
How many?
How will the participant know when it is accomplished?
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 - ANSWER-b. 2 fingers' width
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 - ANSWER-b. Anxiety
A relevant goal can answer yes to these questions: - ANSWER-Does the goal assist in the progression
of the participant's skills toward achieving other goals?
Does the timing of this goal align with previously achieved goals?
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.
c. Finding an equine that is larger with a smooth gate.
d. Finding a non-responsive equine that is calm with movements. - ANSWER-d. Finding a non-
responsive equine that is calm with movements.
A saddle that is too high in the pommel and too low in the cantle causes: - ANSWER-pressure on the
horse's back.
A saddle with a channel or gullet that is too narrow or too wide can: - ANSWER-cause permanent
damage to your horse's back.
A specific goal will usually answer the five "W" questions: - ANSWER-What: What will the participant
be expected to accomplish?
Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.
Who: Who is involved?
Where: Identify a location.
,Which: Identify requirements and constraints.
A time-bound goal will usually answer "when" questions: - ANSWER-What will the participant be
expected to accomplish in: six weeks? in six months? in one year?
Abduction: - ANSWER-Movement away from the midline of the body. In the EAAT setting, this most
often refers to the participant's legs separating or moving away from each other.
Adaptive Behavior: - ANSWER-Behavior that allows an individual to accommodate the natural and
social demands of the environment.
Adduction: - ANSWER-Movement toward the midline of the body. In the EAAT setting, this is most
often used in reference to the participant's legs moving together. An individual who has tight or
spastic adductor muscles (inner thigh muscles) may have difficulty sitting astride the equine.
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 - ANSWER-d. round back
All of the following responsibilities can be conducted by trained volunteers EXCEPT:
a. physical warm-up of equines
b. mounting and dismounting
c. soundness check
d. cooling off of equines - ANSWER-c. soundness check
An attainable or achievable goal will usually answer "how" questions: - ANSWER-How can the goal
be accomplished?
, How realistic is the goal based on other constraints?
An equine's conformation will affect its "way of going." Each equine should be observed in motion
from the front, from the hind and from the side at all gaits as well as on a bend. With the equine in
movement, the instructor should be watching for: - ANSWER-• unsoundness
• way of going
• footfall patterns on two tracks
• freedom of movement and bend
• frame unsoundness
• way of going
• footfall patterns on two tracks
• freedom of movement and bend
• frame
An instructor is teaching a horse leader proper procedures for an emergency dismount. What does
the horse leader do during this event?
a. Stay with the equine.
b. Stay with rider.
c. Unclip from the horse.
d. Tie off from the horse. - ANSWER-a. Stay with the equine.
Ankle-Foot Orthotic (AFO): - ANSWER-Lower leg/foot brace (approximately knee height) used to
position and/or support the foot and ankle for walking. May require the participant to wear a
specific type of footwear.
anterior pelvic tilt - ANSWER-booty out, chest out
Anterior: - ANSWER-The front of body, or toward the front of the body. In humans, anterior is
synonymous with ventral, which means "toward the abdomen."
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. Abscess
b. Sidebone
c. Navicular syndrome
d. Arthritis - ANSWER-d. Arthritis
A measurable goal uses indicators that are quantifiable and will usually answer questions such as: -
ANSWER-How much?
How many?
How will the participant know when it is accomplished?
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 - ANSWER-b. 2 fingers' width
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 - ANSWER-b. Anxiety
A relevant goal can answer yes to these questions: - ANSWER-Does the goal assist in the progression
of the participant's skills toward achieving other goals?
Does the timing of this goal align with previously achieved goals?
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.
c. Finding an equine that is larger with a smooth gate.
d. Finding a non-responsive equine that is calm with movements. - ANSWER-d. Finding a non-
responsive equine that is calm with movements.
A saddle that is too high in the pommel and too low in the cantle causes: - ANSWER-pressure on the
horse's back.
A saddle with a channel or gullet that is too narrow or too wide can: - ANSWER-cause permanent
damage to your horse's back.
A specific goal will usually answer the five "W" questions: - ANSWER-What: What will the participant
be expected to accomplish?
Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal.
Who: Who is involved?
Where: Identify a location.
,Which: Identify requirements and constraints.
A time-bound goal will usually answer "when" questions: - ANSWER-What will the participant be
expected to accomplish in: six weeks? in six months? in one year?
Abduction: - ANSWER-Movement away from the midline of the body. In the EAAT setting, this most
often refers to the participant's legs separating or moving away from each other.
Adaptive Behavior: - ANSWER-Behavior that allows an individual to accommodate the natural and
social demands of the environment.
Adduction: - ANSWER-Movement toward the midline of the body. In the EAAT setting, this is most
often used in reference to the participant's legs moving together. An individual who has tight or
spastic adductor muscles (inner thigh muscles) may have difficulty sitting astride the equine.
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 - ANSWER-d. round back
All of the following responsibilities can be conducted by trained volunteers EXCEPT:
a. physical warm-up of equines
b. mounting and dismounting
c. soundness check
d. cooling off of equines - ANSWER-c. soundness check
An attainable or achievable goal will usually answer "how" questions: - ANSWER-How can the goal
be accomplished?
, How realistic is the goal based on other constraints?
An equine's conformation will affect its "way of going." Each equine should be observed in motion
from the front, from the hind and from the side at all gaits as well as on a bend. With the equine in
movement, the instructor should be watching for: - ANSWER-• unsoundness
• way of going
• footfall patterns on two tracks
• freedom of movement and bend
• frame unsoundness
• way of going
• footfall patterns on two tracks
• freedom of movement and bend
• frame
An instructor is teaching a horse leader proper procedures for an emergency dismount. What does
the horse leader do during this event?
a. Stay with the equine.
b. Stay with rider.
c. Unclip from the horse.
d. Tie off from the horse. - ANSWER-a. Stay with the equine.
Ankle-Foot Orthotic (AFO): - ANSWER-Lower leg/foot brace (approximately knee height) used to
position and/or support the foot and ankle for walking. May require the participant to wear a
specific type of footwear.
anterior pelvic tilt - ANSWER-booty out, chest out
Anterior: - ANSWER-The front of body, or toward the front of the body. In humans, anterior is
synonymous with ventral, which means "toward the abdomen."
