PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS Quizzes Solved 100% Correct
When teaching a volunteer to support a rider, all of the following are appropriate supports
EXCEPT:
a. thigh hold
b. ankle hold
c. thigh and ankle hold
d. thigh and hip hold
Thigh and Hip hold
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.
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
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.
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
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.
, 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
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
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
Rubber Bands to hold rider's foot in place
QUESTIONS Quizzes Solved 100% Correct
When teaching a volunteer to support a rider, all of the following are appropriate supports
EXCEPT:
a. thigh hold
b. ankle hold
c. thigh and ankle hold
d. thigh and hip hold
Thigh and Hip hold
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.
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
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.
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
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.
, 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
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
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
Rubber Bands to hold rider's foot in place
