CTRI Exam Questions With Complete Solutions
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 Correct Answers d. Arthritis
A measurable goal uses indicators that are quantifiable and will
usually answer questions such as: Correct Answers 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 Correct Answers 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 Correct Answers b. Anxiety
A relevant goal can answer yes to these questions: Correct
Answers 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. Correct Answers 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: Correct Answers pressure on the horse's back.
A saddle with a channel or gullet that is too narrow or too wide
can: Correct Answers cause permanent damage to your horse's
back.
A specific goal will usually answer the five "W" questions:
Correct Answers 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:
Correct Answers What will the participant be expected to
accomplish in: six weeks? in six months? in one year?
Abduction: Correct Answers 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: Correct Answers Behavior that allows an
individual to accommodate the natural and social demands of
the environment.
, Adduction: Correct Answers 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 Correct Answers 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 Correct Answers c. soundness check
An attainable or achievable goal will usually answer "how"
questions: Correct Answers How can the goal be
accomplished?
How realistic is the goal based on other constraints?
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 Correct Answers d. Arthritis
A measurable goal uses indicators that are quantifiable and will
usually answer questions such as: Correct Answers 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 Correct Answers 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 Correct Answers b. Anxiety
A relevant goal can answer yes to these questions: Correct
Answers 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. Correct Answers 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: Correct Answers pressure on the horse's back.
A saddle with a channel or gullet that is too narrow or too wide
can: Correct Answers cause permanent damage to your horse's
back.
A specific goal will usually answer the five "W" questions:
Correct Answers 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:
Correct Answers What will the participant be expected to
accomplish in: six weeks? in six months? in one year?
Abduction: Correct Answers 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: Correct Answers Behavior that allows an
individual to accommodate the natural and social demands of
the environment.
, Adduction: Correct Answers 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 Correct Answers 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 Correct Answers c. soundness check
An attainable or achievable goal will usually answer "how"
questions: Correct Answers How can the goal be
accomplished?
How realistic is the goal based on other constraints?
