PATH CTRI FINAL EXAM 2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Adaptive Riding - ANSWER: The terms adaptive riding and therapeutic riding are both
acceptable for use and may be used interchangeably. See Therapeutic Riding for
definition
Balanced Seat - ANSWER: Position of the mounted rider that requires the minimum
of muscular effort to remain in the saddle and that interferes least with the equine's
movement and equilibrium
Best Practice - ANSWER: A standard or set of guidelines that is known to produce
positive outcomes
Bight of the Reins - ANSWER: The part of the reins passing between thumb and
fingers and out the top of the hand
Blemish - ANSWER: A defect that hurts an equine's appearance but does not hurt
their working ability (e.g., a scar)
Bolting - ANSWER: An animal breaking out of control or trying to run away
Broke - ANSWER: 1. Tamed and trained to a particular function, an example would
be halter broke. 2. To leave or alter gait (e.g., the trotter broke stride)
Canter or Lope - ANSWER: A three-beat gait in which the first and third beats are
made by two legs each striking the ground independently and the second beat is
made by two legs (diagonal pair) striking the ground simultaneously. In the left lead,
the sequence of beats is (1) right hind leg strikes the ground, (2) left hind leg and
right foreleg strike the ground, and (3) left foreleg strikes the ground, followed by a
moment of suspension. The reverse applies for the right lead
Cavesson - ANSWER: Headstall with an oftentimes large noseband containing rings
used for exercising and training horses
Change of Lead - ANSWER: Change of leading leg at the canter
Cinch - ANSWER: Girth of a Western saddle
Cold-Backed - ANSWER: Describes an equine that humps its back and does not settle
down until the saddle has been on a few minutes. Some "cold-backed" equines 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 - ANSWER: Remaining on the bit, the equine moves forward with its
topline raised and arched as a result of energetic impulsion. Lightness of the
forehand and engagement of the hindquarters are called for. Shorter strides that are
lighter and more mobile
Conformation - ANSWER: Conformation is the way the equine is put together, its
physique. Good conformation is beautiful, but more important, it makes an equine
able to work well and stay sound even with hard work. Conformation defects can
make an equine weak in a particular area or they can just make it less handsome
Counter Canter - ANSWER: A suppling movement deliberately asking for the opposite
of the normal canter lead, such as right lead on a circle to the left. An equine may
accidently pick up their counter canter lead if they are not strong enough to offer the
correct lead. The instructor needs to be able to recognize and correct in cases where
that is not the given cue
Crest Release - ANSWER: A way in which riders in the jumping or two-point position
can maintain balance and control by placing each hand firmly on top of the crest
approximately one-third the way up the equine's neck
Crop - ANSWER: A riding whip with a short, straight stock and a loop
Cross-Firing - ANSWER: A gait defect that occurs when the inside of the hind foot
strikes the diagonal foreleg
Cultural Competence - ANSWER: Defined as the ability to understand, appreciate and
interact with people from cultures or belief systems different from one's own
Curb Bit - ANSWER: A type of bit designed to exert a leverage type of action in the
equine's mouth
Direct Rein Steering - ANSWER: The direct rein puts pressure on the bit, directly back
toward the rider. It works in opposition to the equine's forward motion. The direct
rein makes the equine shorten their stride, so it works best where you need more
control or a tight turn
Dressage - ANSWER: A time-tested, methodical progression of exercises designed to
increase an equine's muscular capabilities and degree of suppleness, allowing them
to perform increasingly difficult movements under saddle
Equine - ANSWER: A general description inclusive of horses, ponies, mules, donkeys
or miniatures
Equine-assisted Activities (EAA) - ANSWER: Term not recommended for continued
use, see Horsemanship
200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Adaptive Riding - ANSWER: The terms adaptive riding and therapeutic riding are both
acceptable for use and may be used interchangeably. See Therapeutic Riding for
definition
Balanced Seat - ANSWER: Position of the mounted rider that requires the minimum
of muscular effort to remain in the saddle and that interferes least with the equine's
movement and equilibrium
Best Practice - ANSWER: A standard or set of guidelines that is known to produce
positive outcomes
Bight of the Reins - ANSWER: The part of the reins passing between thumb and
fingers and out the top of the hand
Blemish - ANSWER: A defect that hurts an equine's appearance but does not hurt
their working ability (e.g., a scar)
Bolting - ANSWER: An animal breaking out of control or trying to run away
Broke - ANSWER: 1. Tamed and trained to a particular function, an example would
be halter broke. 2. To leave or alter gait (e.g., the trotter broke stride)
Canter or Lope - ANSWER: A three-beat gait in which the first and third beats are
made by two legs each striking the ground independently and the second beat is
made by two legs (diagonal pair) striking the ground simultaneously. In the left lead,
the sequence of beats is (1) right hind leg strikes the ground, (2) left hind leg and
right foreleg strike the ground, and (3) left foreleg strikes the ground, followed by a
moment of suspension. The reverse applies for the right lead
Cavesson - ANSWER: Headstall with an oftentimes large noseband containing rings
used for exercising and training horses
Change of Lead - ANSWER: Change of leading leg at the canter
Cinch - ANSWER: Girth of a Western saddle
Cold-Backed - ANSWER: Describes an equine that humps its back and does not settle
down until the saddle has been on a few minutes. Some "cold-backed" equines 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 - ANSWER: Remaining on the bit, the equine moves forward with its
topline raised and arched as a result of energetic impulsion. Lightness of the
forehand and engagement of the hindquarters are called for. Shorter strides that are
lighter and more mobile
Conformation - ANSWER: Conformation is the way the equine is put together, its
physique. Good conformation is beautiful, but more important, it makes an equine
able to work well and stay sound even with hard work. Conformation defects can
make an equine weak in a particular area or they can just make it less handsome
Counter Canter - ANSWER: A suppling movement deliberately asking for the opposite
of the normal canter lead, such as right lead on a circle to the left. An equine may
accidently pick up their counter canter lead if they are not strong enough to offer the
correct lead. The instructor needs to be able to recognize and correct in cases where
that is not the given cue
Crest Release - ANSWER: A way in which riders in the jumping or two-point position
can maintain balance and control by placing each hand firmly on top of the crest
approximately one-third the way up the equine's neck
Crop - ANSWER: A riding whip with a short, straight stock and a loop
Cross-Firing - ANSWER: A gait defect that occurs when the inside of the hind foot
strikes the diagonal foreleg
Cultural Competence - ANSWER: Defined as the ability to understand, appreciate and
interact with people from cultures or belief systems different from one's own
Curb Bit - ANSWER: A type of bit designed to exert a leverage type of action in the
equine's mouth
Direct Rein Steering - ANSWER: The direct rein puts pressure on the bit, directly back
toward the rider. It works in opposition to the equine's forward motion. The direct
rein makes the equine shorten their stride, so it works best where you need more
control or a tight turn
Dressage - ANSWER: A time-tested, methodical progression of exercises designed to
increase an equine's muscular capabilities and degree of suppleness, allowing them
to perform increasingly difficult movements under saddle
Equine - ANSWER: A general description inclusive of horses, ponies, mules, donkeys
or miniatures
Equine-assisted Activities (EAA) - ANSWER: Term not recommended for continued
use, see Horsemanship
