CTRI EXAM TEST BANK ELITE REVIEW
EDITION WITH ACCURATE QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
⩥ Unsoundness is-. Answer:a serious condition that affects an equine's
usefulness and way of moving. The CTRI must be able to recognize
visual signs of discomfort in the horse that may be an indication of
unsoundness, such as ear pinning, tail swishing, nipping or stiffness.
⩥ Horse Biting Handler During Lesson
Richard is a 10-year-old rider with autism who is riding Jack, a 17-year-
old Haflinger gelding. Richard is very excited to trot, which causes him
to bounce on Jack's back during transition to the trot. The instructor
observes that Jack is nipping at his horse leader. The horse handler
moves his hand up to hold Jack's halter as a defensive response to the
nipping behavior.
The instructor identifies three corrections that need to be made to
address Jack's biting behavior and the safety of the horse handler based
on her observations. First, the instructor gives the rider a verbal
correction to let Richard know that his bouncing is making his horse
uncomfortable. Additionally, the instructor has Richard trot in half-seat
position to increase the weight bearing input he is getting and to reduce
the impact of his self-stimulation behaviors on the horse. Once the
rider's behavior has been. Answer:Jack would benefit from a variety of
interventions to prevent burnout: exercise by a skilled rider outside of
,the arena, an evaluation of equipment fit,
chiropractic/acupuncture/massage treatment, a week off from therapeutic
riding lessons.
⩥ Evaluation of a Potential Therapeutic Riding Horse
An instructor and equine manager are searching for an equine to carry
adult riders. They are considering a 16-hand draft cross mare who is 20
years old. She has been an event horse and is retiring from that career
due to a tendon injury in her right front leg. The injury has been
rehabbed and the horse is back to work doing light trail riding. When
evaluating the mare's conformation, the instructor notes that the horse
has three balanced parts (neck and shoulder, back and barrel,
hindquarters) and a wide spring of ribs. Her hind legs are placed close
together and she is cow hocked, which is typical of most work horse
breeds. She has windpuffs on both hind legs, likely due to her
conformation in relation to jumping. The mare's front legs are square
under her chest and straight. Her feet are of good quality and she is only
shod up front; however, she is clubfooted on. Answer:The mare
described has three balanced parts with a wide spring of her rib, which is
indicative of a strong back. Additionally, at 16 hands this mare is not too
tall for use of sidewalkers should they be required for those riding her.
⩥ When viewed from the front, the instructor should be looking for the
equine's:. Answer:-width of chest
-correctness of legs
-spring of rib
,-head
-depth of body
-symmetry
⩥ When viewed from the rear, the instructor should be looking for the
equine's:. Answer:-muscle definition
-correctness of legs
-depth of body
-symmetry
⩥ When viewed from the side, the instructor should be looking for the
equine's:. Answer:•balance and symmetry
• length and thickness of neck
• length and lie of topline
• length of bone in the legs
• depth of body
• joint angles
• correctness of legs
⩥ An equine's conformation will affect its "way of going." Each equine
should be observed in motion from the front, from the hind and from the
side at all gaits as well as on a bend. With the equine in movement, the
instructor should be watching for:. Answer:• unsoundness
, • way of going
• footfall patterns on two tracks
• freedom of movement and bend
• frame unsoundness
• way of going
• footfall patterns on two tracks
• freedom of movement and bend
• frame
⩥ 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
flexor tendon areas are inflamed. The horse does not show any signs of
lameness. What is MOST LIKELY the cause?
a. Carpitis
b. Capped elbow
c. Dorsal metacarpal disease
d. Windpuffs. Answer:d. Windpuffs
⩥ From the picture below, what is the proper footfall for an equine at the
trot?
a. 2 | 4
1|3
EDITION WITH ACCURATE QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
⩥ Unsoundness is-. Answer:a serious condition that affects an equine's
usefulness and way of moving. The CTRI must be able to recognize
visual signs of discomfort in the horse that may be an indication of
unsoundness, such as ear pinning, tail swishing, nipping or stiffness.
⩥ Horse Biting Handler During Lesson
Richard is a 10-year-old rider with autism who is riding Jack, a 17-year-
old Haflinger gelding. Richard is very excited to trot, which causes him
to bounce on Jack's back during transition to the trot. The instructor
observes that Jack is nipping at his horse leader. The horse handler
moves his hand up to hold Jack's halter as a defensive response to the
nipping behavior.
The instructor identifies three corrections that need to be made to
address Jack's biting behavior and the safety of the horse handler based
on her observations. First, the instructor gives the rider a verbal
correction to let Richard know that his bouncing is making his horse
uncomfortable. Additionally, the instructor has Richard trot in half-seat
position to increase the weight bearing input he is getting and to reduce
the impact of his self-stimulation behaviors on the horse. Once the
rider's behavior has been. Answer:Jack would benefit from a variety of
interventions to prevent burnout: exercise by a skilled rider outside of
,the arena, an evaluation of equipment fit,
chiropractic/acupuncture/massage treatment, a week off from therapeutic
riding lessons.
⩥ Evaluation of a Potential Therapeutic Riding Horse
An instructor and equine manager are searching for an equine to carry
adult riders. They are considering a 16-hand draft cross mare who is 20
years old. She has been an event horse and is retiring from that career
due to a tendon injury in her right front leg. The injury has been
rehabbed and the horse is back to work doing light trail riding. When
evaluating the mare's conformation, the instructor notes that the horse
has three balanced parts (neck and shoulder, back and barrel,
hindquarters) and a wide spring of ribs. Her hind legs are placed close
together and she is cow hocked, which is typical of most work horse
breeds. She has windpuffs on both hind legs, likely due to her
conformation in relation to jumping. The mare's front legs are square
under her chest and straight. Her feet are of good quality and she is only
shod up front; however, she is clubfooted on. Answer:The mare
described has three balanced parts with a wide spring of her rib, which is
indicative of a strong back. Additionally, at 16 hands this mare is not too
tall for use of sidewalkers should they be required for those riding her.
⩥ When viewed from the front, the instructor should be looking for the
equine's:. Answer:-width of chest
-correctness of legs
-spring of rib
,-head
-depth of body
-symmetry
⩥ When viewed from the rear, the instructor should be looking for the
equine's:. Answer:-muscle definition
-correctness of legs
-depth of body
-symmetry
⩥ When viewed from the side, the instructor should be looking for the
equine's:. Answer:•balance and symmetry
• length and thickness of neck
• length and lie of topline
• length of bone in the legs
• depth of body
• joint angles
• correctness of legs
⩥ An equine's conformation will affect its "way of going." Each equine
should be observed in motion from the front, from the hind and from the
side at all gaits as well as on a bend. With the equine in movement, the
instructor should be watching for:. Answer:• unsoundness
, • way of going
• footfall patterns on two tracks
• freedom of movement and bend
• frame unsoundness
• way of going
• footfall patterns on two tracks
• freedom of movement and bend
• frame
⩥ 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
flexor tendon areas are inflamed. The horse does not show any signs of
lameness. What is MOST LIKELY the cause?
a. Carpitis
b. Capped elbow
c. Dorsal metacarpal disease
d. Windpuffs. Answer:d. Windpuffs
⩥ From the picture below, what is the proper footfall for an equine at the
trot?
a. 2 | 4
1|3
