PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS | 100% CORRECTLY
ANSWERED AND RATED A+ | 2025/2026
GUIDE
An instructor is teaching a horse leader proper procedures for an
emergency dismount. What does the horse leader do during this event?
a. Stay with the equine.
b. Stay with rider.
c. Unclip from the horse.
d. Tie off from the horse.
- Correct Answers - Stay with the Equine
All of the following responsibilities can be conducted by trained
volunteers EXCEPT:
a. physical warm-up of equines
b. mounting and dismounting
c. soundness check
d. cooling off of equines
- Correct Answers - Soundness Check
,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 instructions.
B. Perform task analysis of the skill.
C. Use knowledgeable coaches to provide prompting when needed.
D. Videotape a lesson and have a peer provide feedback.
- Correct Answers - Perform Task Analysis of the skill
What is hypertonia?
a. Decreased muscle tone
b. Increased muscle tone
c. Decreased bone mass
d. Increased bone mass
- Correct Answers - Increased Muscle Tone
A rider with autism spectrum disorder has newly joined the class. When
selecting an equine, what is typically a consideration?
a. Finding a narrow- to medium-based equine to minimize stress on
joints.
b. Finding an equine that readily responds to neck reining and voice
aids.
c. Finding an equine that is larger with a smooth gate.
d. Finding a non-responsive equine that is calm with movements.
,- Correct Answers - Finding a non-responsive equine that is calm with
movements
For a rider struggling to grasp and shorten the reins, what would be a
suitably adaptive rein choice?
a. Ladder reins
b. Gaming reins
c. Rommel reins
d. Split reins
- Correct Answers - Ladder 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 eyebrows
and the helmet brim?
a. 1 finger’s width
b. 2 fingers’ width
c. 3 fingers’ width
d. 4 fingers’ width
- Correct Answers - 2 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 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
- Correct Answers - Rubber Bands to hold rider's foot in place
How many safety checks must be completed throughout an EAAT
mounted lesson?
a. 1 – just before the riders mount
b. 2 – before the riders mount and immediately after mounting
c. 3 – before the riders mount, immediately after mounting and before
any increased balanced challenge such as trot, trail ride or sharp turns
d. 4 – before the riders mount, immediately after mounting, five minutes
into the lesson and prior to dismount
- Correct Answers - 3
All of the following are considered a good, balanced position for a rider
EXCEPT:
a. sitting in middle of seat bones
b. feet/legs under body
c. arms beside ribs
d. round back
- Correct Answers - Round Back
QUESTIONS | 100% CORRECTLY
ANSWERED AND RATED A+ | 2025/2026
GUIDE
An instructor is teaching a horse leader proper procedures for an
emergency dismount. What does the horse leader do during this event?
a. Stay with the equine.
b. Stay with rider.
c. Unclip from the horse.
d. Tie off from the horse.
- Correct Answers - Stay with the Equine
All of the following responsibilities can be conducted by trained
volunteers EXCEPT:
a. physical warm-up of equines
b. mounting and dismounting
c. soundness check
d. cooling off of equines
- Correct Answers - Soundness Check
,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 instructions.
B. Perform task analysis of the skill.
C. Use knowledgeable coaches to provide prompting when needed.
D. Videotape a lesson and have a peer provide feedback.
- Correct Answers - Perform Task Analysis of the skill
What is hypertonia?
a. Decreased muscle tone
b. Increased muscle tone
c. Decreased bone mass
d. Increased bone mass
- Correct Answers - Increased Muscle Tone
A rider with autism spectrum disorder has newly joined the class. When
selecting an equine, what is typically a consideration?
a. Finding a narrow- to medium-based equine to minimize stress on
joints.
b. Finding an equine that readily responds to neck reining and voice
aids.
c. Finding an equine that is larger with a smooth gate.
d. Finding a non-responsive equine that is calm with movements.
,- Correct Answers - Finding a non-responsive equine that is calm with
movements
For a rider struggling to grasp and shorten the reins, what would be a
suitably adaptive rein choice?
a. Ladder reins
b. Gaming reins
c. Rommel reins
d. Split reins
- Correct Answers - Ladder 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 eyebrows
and the helmet brim?
a. 1 finger’s width
b. 2 fingers’ width
c. 3 fingers’ width
d. 4 fingers’ width
- Correct Answers - 2 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 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
- Correct Answers - Rubber Bands to hold rider's foot in place
How many safety checks must be completed throughout an EAAT
mounted lesson?
a. 1 – just before the riders mount
b. 2 – before the riders mount and immediately after mounting
c. 3 – before the riders mount, immediately after mounting and before
any increased balanced challenge such as trot, trail ride or sharp turns
d. 4 – before the riders mount, immediately after mounting, five minutes
into the lesson and prior to dismount
- Correct Answers - 3
All of the following are considered a good, balanced position for a rider
EXCEPT:
a. sitting in middle of seat bones
b. feet/legs under body
c. arms beside ribs
d. round back
- Correct Answers - Round Back
