PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS [ALREADY
GRADED A+] REAL EXAM!!! REAL EXAM!!!
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. Windpuffs
What is MOST LIKELY the cause?
A. Carpitis
B. Capped Elbow
C. Dorsal metacarpal disease
D. Windpuffs
From the picture below, what is the prop-
2, 1, 1, 2
er foot falls for an equine at the trot?
While warming up an equine at the trot,
the instructor observes the horse's head
pop up and then drop down dramatical-
ly 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
When a lame foot strikes the ground, the
drops.
horse's head pops up. When a sound
B. When a sound foot strikes the ground,
foot strikes the ground, the horses head
the horses head pops up. When a lame
drops
foot strikes the ground, the horses head
drops
C. When a horse has an energetic trot,
the head movement is much more pro-
nounced.
D. When a horse has an energetic trot,
the horses head will drop when the rid-
er's outside leg is too far behind the girth
A horse leader is taking an equine in the
ring for a warm-up. The instructor notices
the equine is walking behind the horse
Arthritis
leader and is taking narrow, shortened
steps. What is MOST LIKELY the issue
to address?
, PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS [ALREADY
GRADED A+] REAL EXAM!!! REAL EXAM!!!
A. Abcess
B. Sidebone
C. Navicular Syndrom
D. Arthritis
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: Increased enrichment in class
A. Unbalanced Rider
B. Incorrect Handling by Leader
C. Increased Enrichment in class
D. Gaving too many people in Space
A participant is sweating, breathing
rapidly and refusing to comply with direc-
tions. What is the MOST LIKELY cause
of this behavior
Anxiety
A. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
B. Anxiety
C. Sensory processing disorder
D. Bipolar disorder
Why is an atlantoaxial instability test re-
quired for participants with Down syn-
drome?
A. Physician indicates if the heart is
healthy enough for activity.
Physical indicates if vertebra spacing is
B. Physician indicates if vertebra spacing
safe enough for activity
is safe for activity.
C. Physician indicates if gastrointestinal
abnormalities prevent activity.
D. Physician indicates if immune disor-
ders prevent activity
When teaching a volunteer to support a
rider, all of the following are appropriate
supports EXCEPT:
Thigh and Hip hold
a. thigh hold
b. ankle hold
, PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS [ALREADY
GRADED A+] and
c. thigh REAL ankle
EXAM!!!hold
REAL EXAM!!!
d. thigh and hip hold
An instructor is teaching a horse leader
proper procedures for an emergency dis-
mount. What does the horse leader do
during this event?
Stay with the Equine
a. Stay with the equine.
b. Stay with rider.
c. Unclip from the horse.
d. Tie off from the horse.
All of the following responsibilities can
be conducted by trained volunteers EX-
CEPT:
a. physical warm-up of equines Soundness Check
b. mounting and dismounting
c. soundness check
d. cooling off of equines
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 instruc-
tions.
Perform Task Analysis of the skill
B. Perform task analysis of the skill.
C. Use knowledgeable coaches to pro-
vide prompting when needed.
D. Videotape a lesson and have a peer
provide feedback.
What is hypertonia?
a. Decreased muscle tone
b. Increased muscle tone Increased Muscle Tone
c. Decreased bone mass
d. Increased bone mass
A rider with autism spectrum disorder
has newly joined the class. When select-
ing an equine, what is typically a consid-
eration?
a. Finding a narrow- to medium-based
, PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS [ALREADY
equineGRADED A+] REAL
to minimize EXAM!!!
stress onREAL EXAM!!!
joints.
b. Finding an equine that readily re-
sponds to neck reining and voice aids.
Finding a non-responsive equine that is
c. Finding an equine that is larger with a
calm with movements
smooth gate.
d. Finding a non-responsive equine that
is calm with movements.
For a rider struggling to grasp and short-
en the reins, what would be a suitably
adaptive rein choice?
a. Ladder reins Ladder Reins
b. Gaming reins
c. Rommel reins
d. Split 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
2 fingers' width
eyebrows and the helmet brim?
a. 1 finger's width
b. 2 fingers' width
c. 3 fingers' width
d. 4 fingers' width
Which of the following is an appropriate
aide to support a rider's foot?
a. Shoelaces to hold the rider's foot in the
stirrup
b. Rubber bands to hold the rider's foot in
Rubber Bands to hold rider's foot in place
the stirrup
c. Velcro to hold the rider's foot in the
stirrup
d. Never use additional supplies to hold
the rider's foot in place
How many safety checks must be com-
pleted throughout an EAAT mounted les-
son?
a. 1 - just before the riders mount
EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS [ALREADY
GRADED A+] REAL EXAM!!! REAL EXAM!!!
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. Windpuffs
What is MOST LIKELY the cause?
A. Carpitis
B. Capped Elbow
C. Dorsal metacarpal disease
D. Windpuffs
From the picture below, what is the prop-
2, 1, 1, 2
er foot falls for an equine at the trot?
While warming up an equine at the trot,
the instructor observes the horse's head
pop up and then drop down dramatical-
ly 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
When a lame foot strikes the ground, the
drops.
horse's head pops up. When a sound
B. When a sound foot strikes the ground,
foot strikes the ground, the horses head
the horses head pops up. When a lame
drops
foot strikes the ground, the horses head
drops
C. When a horse has an energetic trot,
the head movement is much more pro-
nounced.
D. When a horse has an energetic trot,
the horses head will drop when the rid-
er's outside leg is too far behind the girth
A horse leader is taking an equine in the
ring for a warm-up. The instructor notices
the equine is walking behind the horse
Arthritis
leader and is taking narrow, shortened
steps. What is MOST LIKELY the issue
to address?
, PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS [ALREADY
GRADED A+] REAL EXAM!!! REAL EXAM!!!
A. Abcess
B. Sidebone
C. Navicular Syndrom
D. Arthritis
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: Increased enrichment in class
A. Unbalanced Rider
B. Incorrect Handling by Leader
C. Increased Enrichment in class
D. Gaving too many people in Space
A participant is sweating, breathing
rapidly and refusing to comply with direc-
tions. What is the MOST LIKELY cause
of this behavior
Anxiety
A. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
B. Anxiety
C. Sensory processing disorder
D. Bipolar disorder
Why is an atlantoaxial instability test re-
quired for participants with Down syn-
drome?
A. Physician indicates if the heart is
healthy enough for activity.
Physical indicates if vertebra spacing is
B. Physician indicates if vertebra spacing
safe enough for activity
is safe for activity.
C. Physician indicates if gastrointestinal
abnormalities prevent activity.
D. Physician indicates if immune disor-
ders prevent activity
When teaching a volunteer to support a
rider, all of the following are appropriate
supports EXCEPT:
Thigh and Hip hold
a. thigh hold
b. ankle hold
, PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS [ALREADY
GRADED A+] and
c. thigh REAL ankle
EXAM!!!hold
REAL EXAM!!!
d. thigh and hip hold
An instructor is teaching a horse leader
proper procedures for an emergency dis-
mount. What does the horse leader do
during this event?
Stay with the Equine
a. Stay with the equine.
b. Stay with rider.
c. Unclip from the horse.
d. Tie off from the horse.
All of the following responsibilities can
be conducted by trained volunteers EX-
CEPT:
a. physical warm-up of equines Soundness Check
b. mounting and dismounting
c. soundness check
d. cooling off of equines
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 instruc-
tions.
Perform Task Analysis of the skill
B. Perform task analysis of the skill.
C. Use knowledgeable coaches to pro-
vide prompting when needed.
D. Videotape a lesson and have a peer
provide feedback.
What is hypertonia?
a. Decreased muscle tone
b. Increased muscle tone Increased Muscle Tone
c. Decreased bone mass
d. Increased bone mass
A rider with autism spectrum disorder
has newly joined the class. When select-
ing an equine, what is typically a consid-
eration?
a. Finding a narrow- to medium-based
, PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED ANSWERS [ALREADY
equineGRADED A+] REAL
to minimize EXAM!!!
stress onREAL EXAM!!!
joints.
b. Finding an equine that readily re-
sponds to neck reining and voice aids.
Finding a non-responsive equine that is
c. Finding an equine that is larger with a
calm with movements
smooth gate.
d. Finding a non-responsive equine that
is calm with movements.
For a rider struggling to grasp and short-
en the reins, what would be a suitably
adaptive rein choice?
a. Ladder reins Ladder Reins
b. Gaming reins
c. Rommel reins
d. Split 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
2 fingers' width
eyebrows and the helmet brim?
a. 1 finger's width
b. 2 fingers' width
c. 3 fingers' width
d. 4 fingers' width
Which of the following is an appropriate
aide to support a rider's foot?
a. Shoelaces to hold the rider's foot in the
stirrup
b. Rubber bands to hold the rider's foot in
Rubber Bands to hold rider's foot in place
the stirrup
c. Velcro to hold the rider's foot in the
stirrup
d. Never use additional supplies to hold
the rider's foot in place
How many safety checks must be com-
pleted throughout an EAAT mounted les-
son?
a. 1 - just before the riders mount
