PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE EXAM (ACTUAL;
2025/2026) V 44 QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED CORRECT
SOLUTIONS |
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
Windpuffs
From the picture below, what is the proper foot falls for an equine at the trot?
2, 1, 1, 2
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.
Stay with the Equine
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
Soundness Check
What is the BEST strategy an instructor can use to ensure they are teaching each
component of a new skill?
,A. State clear and detailed verbal instructions.
B. Perform task analysis of the skill.
C. Use knowledgeable coaches to provide prompting when needed.
D. Videotape a lesson and have a peer provide feedback.
Perform Task Analysis of the skill
What is hypertonia?
a. Decreased muscle tone
b. Increased muscle tone
c. Decreased bone mass
d. Increased bone mass
Increased Muscle Tone
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.
Finding a non-responsive equine that is calm with movements
For a rider struggling to grasp and shorten the reins, what would be a suitably
adaptive rein choice?
a. Ladder reins
b. Gaming reins
c. Rommel reins
d. Split reins
Ladder Reins
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?
2025/2026) V 44 QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED CORRECT
SOLUTIONS |
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
Windpuffs
From the picture below, what is the proper foot falls for an equine at the trot?
2, 1, 1, 2
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.
Stay with the Equine
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
Soundness Check
What is the BEST strategy an instructor can use to ensure they are teaching each
component of a new skill?
,A. State clear and detailed verbal instructions.
B. Perform task analysis of the skill.
C. Use knowledgeable coaches to provide prompting when needed.
D. Videotape a lesson and have a peer provide feedback.
Perform Task Analysis of the skill
What is hypertonia?
a. Decreased muscle tone
b. Increased muscle tone
c. Decreased bone mass
d. Increased bone mass
Increased Muscle Tone
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.
Finding a non-responsive equine that is calm with movements
For a rider struggling to grasp and shorten the reins, what would be a suitably
adaptive rein choice?
a. Ladder reins
b. Gaming reins
c. Rommel reins
d. Split reins
Ladder Reins
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?
