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balanced seat correct answers That position of the mounted rider that requires the minimum of
muscular effort to remain in the saddle and that interferes least with the horse's movement and
equilibrium.
bight in the reins correct answers The part of the reins passing between thumb and fingers and
out the top of the hand.
blemish correct answers A defect that hurts an equine's appearance but does not hurt its working
ability (e.g., a scar).
bolting correct answers An animal breaking out of control or trying to run away.
broke correct answers 1. Tamed and trained to a particular function, as halter-broke. 2. To leave
or alter gait (e.g., the trotter broke stride).
canter or lope correct answers A three-beat gait in which the first and third beats are made by
two legs striking the ground independently and the second beat is made by two limbs striking the
ground simultaneously. In the left lead, the sequence of beats is (1) right hind leg, (2) left hind
leg and right foreleg, and (3) left foreleg. The reverse applies for the right lead.
cavesson correct answers Headstall with a noseband (often quite large) used for exercising and
training horses.
change of lead correct answers Change of leading leg at the canter.
cinch correct answers Girth of a Western saddle.
cold backed correct answers Describes a horse that humps its back and does not settle down until
the saddle has been on a few minutes. Some "cold-backed" horses will merely tuck their tails and
arch their backs when first mounted, but others will take a few crow hops until warmed up.
collected gait correct answers Remaining on the bit, the horse moves forward with its neck raised
and arched as a result of energetic impulsion. Lightness of forehand, engagement of hindquarters
are called for. Shorter strides, but lighter and more mobile.
conformation correct answers the way the horse is put together, its physique. Good conformation
is beautiful, but more important, it makes a horse able to work well and stay sound even with
hard work. Conformation defects can make a horse weak in a particular part or they can just
make it less handsome.
counter canter correct answers A suppling movement deliberately asking for the opposite of the
normal lead, such as right lead on a circle to the left.
, crest release correct answers A way in which riders in the jumping position can maintain balance
and control by placing each hand firmly on top of the crest approximately one-third the way up
the horse's neck.
crop correct answers A riding whip with a short, straight stock and a loop.
cross firing correct answers A gait defect that occurs when the inside of the hind foot strikes the
diagonal foreleg.
curb bit correct answers A type of bit designed to exert a leverage type of action in the horse's
mouth.
direct rein steering correct answers The direct rein puts pressure on the bit, directly back toward
the rider. It works in opposition to the horse's forward motion. The direct rein makes the horse
shorten its stride for the turn, so it works best where you need more control or a tight turn.
dressage correct answers A time-tested, methodical progression of exercises designed to increase
a horse's muscular capabilities and degree of suppleness, allowing it to perform increasingly
difficult movements under saddle.
equine correct answers A general description inclusive of horses, ponies, mules, donkeys or
miniatures.
equine assisted activities (EAA) correct answers Activities that are facilitated by equine
professionals and may provide opportunities for participants to experience therapeutic benefits.
Equine assisted therapy (EAT) correct answers Treatments conducted by appropriately licensed
medical professionals. PATH Intl. provides standards of professionalism and safety for all these
EAAT professionals.
equitation correct answers The act or art of riding horseback.
extended gait correct answers Covering as much ground as possible, lengthening strides to the
utmost while maintaining the same rhythm.
far side correct answers The right side of the horse.
footfall pattern correct answers The sequence in which the legs
move in a gait, such as the walk, trot or canter.
forehand correct answers The front of the horse, including head, neck, shoulders and forelegs; in
other words, that portion of the horse in front of the center of gravity.
forward seat correct answers Style of riding that permits the rider to sit closer to the forehand and
permits adjustment of the center of gravity forward to negotiate obstacles and remove the weight
(seat) from the saddle when necessary.
balanced seat correct answers That position of the mounted rider that requires the minimum of
muscular effort to remain in the saddle and that interferes least with the horse's movement and
equilibrium.
bight in the reins correct answers The part of the reins passing between thumb and fingers and
out the top of the hand.
blemish correct answers A defect that hurts an equine's appearance but does not hurt its working
ability (e.g., a scar).
bolting correct answers An animal breaking out of control or trying to run away.
broke correct answers 1. Tamed and trained to a particular function, as halter-broke. 2. To leave
or alter gait (e.g., the trotter broke stride).
canter or lope correct answers A three-beat gait in which the first and third beats are made by
two legs striking the ground independently and the second beat is made by two limbs striking the
ground simultaneously. In the left lead, the sequence of beats is (1) right hind leg, (2) left hind
leg and right foreleg, and (3) left foreleg. The reverse applies for the right lead.
cavesson correct answers Headstall with a noseband (often quite large) used for exercising and
training horses.
change of lead correct answers Change of leading leg at the canter.
cinch correct answers Girth of a Western saddle.
cold backed correct answers Describes a horse that humps its back and does not settle down until
the saddle has been on a few minutes. Some "cold-backed" horses will merely tuck their tails and
arch their backs when first mounted, but others will take a few crow hops until warmed up.
collected gait correct answers Remaining on the bit, the horse moves forward with its neck raised
and arched as a result of energetic impulsion. Lightness of forehand, engagement of hindquarters
are called for. Shorter strides, but lighter and more mobile.
conformation correct answers the way the horse is put together, its physique. Good conformation
is beautiful, but more important, it makes a horse able to work well and stay sound even with
hard work. Conformation defects can make a horse weak in a particular part or they can just
make it less handsome.
counter canter correct answers A suppling movement deliberately asking for the opposite of the
normal lead, such as right lead on a circle to the left.
, crest release correct answers A way in which riders in the jumping position can maintain balance
and control by placing each hand firmly on top of the crest approximately one-third the way up
the horse's neck.
crop correct answers A riding whip with a short, straight stock and a loop.
cross firing correct answers A gait defect that occurs when the inside of the hind foot strikes the
diagonal foreleg.
curb bit correct answers A type of bit designed to exert a leverage type of action in the horse's
mouth.
direct rein steering correct answers The direct rein puts pressure on the bit, directly back toward
the rider. It works in opposition to the horse's forward motion. The direct rein makes the horse
shorten its stride for the turn, so it works best where you need more control or a tight turn.
dressage correct answers A time-tested, methodical progression of exercises designed to increase
a horse's muscular capabilities and degree of suppleness, allowing it to perform increasingly
difficult movements under saddle.
equine correct answers A general description inclusive of horses, ponies, mules, donkeys or
miniatures.
equine assisted activities (EAA) correct answers Activities that are facilitated by equine
professionals and may provide opportunities for participants to experience therapeutic benefits.
Equine assisted therapy (EAT) correct answers Treatments conducted by appropriately licensed
medical professionals. PATH Intl. provides standards of professionalism and safety for all these
EAAT professionals.
equitation correct answers The act or art of riding horseback.
extended gait correct answers Covering as much ground as possible, lengthening strides to the
utmost while maintaining the same rhythm.
far side correct answers The right side of the horse.
footfall pattern correct answers The sequence in which the legs
move in a gait, such as the walk, trot or canter.
forehand correct answers The front of the horse, including head, neck, shoulders and forelegs; in
other words, that portion of the horse in front of the center of gravity.
forward seat correct answers Style of riding that permits the rider to sit closer to the forehand and
permits adjustment of the center of gravity forward to negotiate obstacles and remove the weight
(seat) from the saddle when necessary.
