CTRI Exam 2025/2026 – 150+ Correct Questions & Answers | Equine Gaits, Disability Support, Saddle Fit, Emergency Dismounts, Volunteer Roles, Lesson Planning, Rein Aids

This CTRI (Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor) Exam 2025/2026 study set features 150+ verified multiple-choice and terminology-based questions with correct answers, meticulously aligned with the PATH Intl. certification standards. Ideal for those preparing for the CTRI credential, this guide ensures a confident command of therapeutic riding practices, equine behavior, adaptive teaching, and rider safety. Each question reflects real-world scenarios in therapeutic riding environments and includes precise, exam-style phrasing with answer explanations. The content spans a wide range of essential topics, including: Equine anatomy and movement, such as windpuffs, bowed tendons, splay foot, cold-backed horses, head carriage, and gait patterns (walk, trot, canter) Rider posture and balance, including SMART goals, rein handling, use of peacock stirrups, and saddle fit (gullet clearance, risers, pads) Disability-specific accommodations, covering ADHD, Down Syndrome (including atlantoaxial instability), Autism, cerebral palsy, and hearing impairments Volunteer responsibilities, such as emergency dismount protocols, horse leading, sidewalker techniques, and tack checks Lesson planning and arena management, with attention to group dynamics, adaptive behavior, safe instruction zones, and engaging riders with anxiety or sensory needs Tack and equipment, including differences between western and English saddles, use of rainbow reins and ladder reins, cavessons, bits (snaffle, curb), girths, and padding Behavioral observations, like tail swishing, refusal to move, whinnying, and resistance—plus how to respond safely and effectively This guide is especially helpful for: CTRI exam candidates seeking a realistic prep resource PATH Intl. program instructors, volunteers, and assistants Equine therapy program students in occupational therapy, adaptive PE, or special education Veterans, at-risk youth, and school-based therapeutic riding professionals It balances technical knowledge with instructional insight and is ideal for both first-time test takers and returning professionals. The question-and-answer format allows for efficient review, memorization, and real-world readiness. Keywords: CTRI exam 2025, therapeutic riding instructor, PATH Intl. study guide, equine-assisted therapy, gait analysis, tack safety, horse behavior, Down Syndrome support, sensory accommodations, lesson plan design, emergency dismount, ladder reins, western saddle fit, peacock stirrups, SMART goals for riders, volunteer sidewalker duties