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PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
Answer Windpuffs
2. From the picture below, what is the proper foot falls for an equine at the
trot?
Answer 2, 1, 1, 2
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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
Answer 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
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C. Navicular Syndrom
D. Arthritis
Answer 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
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
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A. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
B. Anxiety
C. Sensory processing disorder
D. Bipolar disorder
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
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
a. thigh hold
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PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
Answer Windpuffs
2. From the picture below, what is the proper foot falls for an equine at the
trot?
Answer 2, 1, 1, 2
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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
Answer 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
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C. Navicular Syndrom
D. Arthritis
Answer 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
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
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A. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
B. Anxiety
C. Sensory processing disorder
D. Bipolar disorder
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
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
a. thigh hold
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