Equine Assisted Therapy Exam 2
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1. Dry leather is more likely to break so to keep your leather tack supple a peri-
odic cleaning with _______ followed by a good _______ will prevent cracking: saddle
soap; leather conditioner
2. T/F: A little dab of clear nail polish in the threaded hole of a Chicago screw on
a headstall (part of the bridle) or reins will keep the screw in place.: True
3. To avoid pinching or binding, lift the saddle up with the right hand in front
of the saddle pad/blanket with the left hand creating a 3-4 inch space between
the bottom of the saddle pad/blanket and the withers.: True
4. For each of the following pieces of equipment, give 2 specific locations to
check for potential wear: Latigo and stirrup leathers: Latigo: where it goes around the D-ring
and the string that ties it closed
Stirrup leathers: wears thin over the bars of the saddle and at the buckle holes
5. ________ is the part of the saddle that the stirrup is attached to and where the
leg rests.: Fender
6. _____, referred to as the "shoulders" of the saddle, is the part at the front of
the saddle and is below the horn.: Pommel
7. For securing the girth to the saddle, the girth is attached to the ______ on the
right side of the saddle and on the left side of the saddle the girth is attached
to the saddle by the _______.: Off billet; latigo
8. The front of the saddle pad is placed on top of the horse's ________.: withers
9. When looking at your saddle pad and trying to determine the saddle pad
placement, __________ indicates the front of the saddle pad.: Leather or colored patch
10. T/F: When placing the saddle onto the horse's back it is recommended to
place the right stirrup up over the horn to ensure that it is out of the way so
you can gently place the saddle onto the back.: True
11. How do you know you have a saddle positioned correctly onto the horse?: Walk
around the horse to see if it is crooked and inspect from all sides. You want to make sure it is placed over the saddle
pad and not hanging over the sides.
12. How do you know you have the girth properly adjusted when attaching the
girth to the right side of the saddle?: Make sure the ring on the girth is in the middle of front legs
13. T/F: When you begin to attach the girth on the left side of the saddle you will
need to place the stirrup up on the horn in order to keep it out of the way.: True
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14. Explain how do you attach the girth on the left side of the saddle using the
latigo without using the buckle?: Make sure it's not twisted and pull the latigo through the ring on the
girth, come back through the ring on the saddle, then through the ring on the girth and make a 7-4-1 knot
15. How do you know you have the girth tight enough on the horse to avoid
slippage of the saddle?: Be able to fit a couple fingers under the girth and barely be able to pull back
16. What do you do with the halter before you start bridling and why do you do
this?: Unbuckle it and clip it around the neck to maintain control
17. T/F: When bridling the horse you will drop the reins on the ground so they
are out of the way while handling the headstall of the bridle.: False
18. What do you do with your left hand and what do you do with your right hand
when bridling your horse?: Left hand-holds the crown piece
Right hand-holds back the bit
19. T/F: To know that the bridle is fitting correctly the bit should create only a
couple of wrinkles at the corner of the mouth.: True
20. ________ and _________ are two of the three levels of instruction certification
that can be done through PATH, inc. (formally referred to as MARHA).: Registered;
advanced
21. T/F: According to PATH, inc. characteristics and qualities of an effective riding
instructor includes being professionally dressed and punctual, having a sense
of humor, and using criticism constructively.: True
22. The six vital parts of a lesson, which is truly the organization of a lesson,
includes not preparation, explanation, demonstration, application, ________,
and _______.: Repetition; correction
23. T/F: Part of preparation for the start of a therapeutic riding lesson must be
a safety check that includes not only the equipment, but also the environment
, arena, the horse, the rider, and the rider's riding attire.: True
24. Communication skills are part of teaching techniques for a therapeutic riding
instructor. List 2 examples of these communication skills.: Get their attention; keep it
simple
25. According to PATH, Inc, for demonstrating good teaching techniques there
are rules of thumb when conducting a class that a therapeutic riding instructor
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1. Dry leather is more likely to break so to keep your leather tack supple a peri-
odic cleaning with _______ followed by a good _______ will prevent cracking: saddle
soap; leather conditioner
2. T/F: A little dab of clear nail polish in the threaded hole of a Chicago screw on
a headstall (part of the bridle) or reins will keep the screw in place.: True
3. To avoid pinching or binding, lift the saddle up with the right hand in front
of the saddle pad/blanket with the left hand creating a 3-4 inch space between
the bottom of the saddle pad/blanket and the withers.: True
4. For each of the following pieces of equipment, give 2 specific locations to
check for potential wear: Latigo and stirrup leathers: Latigo: where it goes around the D-ring
and the string that ties it closed
Stirrup leathers: wears thin over the bars of the saddle and at the buckle holes
5. ________ is the part of the saddle that the stirrup is attached to and where the
leg rests.: Fender
6. _____, referred to as the "shoulders" of the saddle, is the part at the front of
the saddle and is below the horn.: Pommel
7. For securing the girth to the saddle, the girth is attached to the ______ on the
right side of the saddle and on the left side of the saddle the girth is attached
to the saddle by the _______.: Off billet; latigo
8. The front of the saddle pad is placed on top of the horse's ________.: withers
9. When looking at your saddle pad and trying to determine the saddle pad
placement, __________ indicates the front of the saddle pad.: Leather or colored patch
10. T/F: When placing the saddle onto the horse's back it is recommended to
place the right stirrup up over the horn to ensure that it is out of the way so
you can gently place the saddle onto the back.: True
11. How do you know you have a saddle positioned correctly onto the horse?: Walk
around the horse to see if it is crooked and inspect from all sides. You want to make sure it is placed over the saddle
pad and not hanging over the sides.
12. How do you know you have the girth properly adjusted when attaching the
girth to the right side of the saddle?: Make sure the ring on the girth is in the middle of front legs
13. T/F: When you begin to attach the girth on the left side of the saddle you will
need to place the stirrup up on the horn in order to keep it out of the way.: True
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_i2dsli
14. Explain how do you attach the girth on the left side of the saddle using the
latigo without using the buckle?: Make sure it's not twisted and pull the latigo through the ring on the
girth, come back through the ring on the saddle, then through the ring on the girth and make a 7-4-1 knot
15. How do you know you have the girth tight enough on the horse to avoid
slippage of the saddle?: Be able to fit a couple fingers under the girth and barely be able to pull back
16. What do you do with the halter before you start bridling and why do you do
this?: Unbuckle it and clip it around the neck to maintain control
17. T/F: When bridling the horse you will drop the reins on the ground so they
are out of the way while handling the headstall of the bridle.: False
18. What do you do with your left hand and what do you do with your right hand
when bridling your horse?: Left hand-holds the crown piece
Right hand-holds back the bit
19. T/F: To know that the bridle is fitting correctly the bit should create only a
couple of wrinkles at the corner of the mouth.: True
20. ________ and _________ are two of the three levels of instruction certification
that can be done through PATH, inc. (formally referred to as MARHA).: Registered;
advanced
21. T/F: According to PATH, inc. characteristics and qualities of an effective riding
instructor includes being professionally dressed and punctual, having a sense
of humor, and using criticism constructively.: True
22. The six vital parts of a lesson, which is truly the organization of a lesson,
includes not preparation, explanation, demonstration, application, ________,
and _______.: Repetition; correction
23. T/F: Part of preparation for the start of a therapeutic riding lesson must be
a safety check that includes not only the equipment, but also the environment
, arena, the horse, the rider, and the rider's riding attire.: True
24. Communication skills are part of teaching techniques for a therapeutic riding
instructor. List 2 examples of these communication skills.: Get their attention; keep it
simple
25. According to PATH, Inc, for demonstrating good teaching techniques there
are rules of thumb when conducting a class that a therapeutic riding instructor
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