PATH CTRI EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
croup versus crest dismounts - --answer-croup - better flexibility, independent
Crest Dismount - 1 person
- For the rider that needs to dismount over the crest due to lack of flexibility, tight leg muscles, a shunt,
etc. - but can walk on their own once they're on the ground.
- This can be scary and slightly dangerous, so explain everything clearly and calmly, directing everyone,
the whole time.
croup dismount- no stirrups - --answer-Hands on the horse's neck, lower your upper body, look to the
right
Ask they to look toward the offside sidewalker, as this helps twist their
body in the right direction.
"give horse a hug"
Their hands should stay on the horse the whole time
Swing left leg over the horse's rear
,one foot in front of the other, keeping your back straight, and your left forearm in front of you parallel
to the ground pushing above the rider's hip; with your right hand receive the rider's right leg and bring it
alongside the left leg so they both point toward the ground
Rider can now put right hand on the cantle
slide slowly to ground
feet on ground, bend knees, stand!
Make sure the grab at the - --answer-calf, no higher, watching where you touch, avoiding the inside of
the thigh
Do not place either arms under the - --answer-rider's arms
crest dismount -1 person - --answer-reins out of way, feet out of stirrups
both legs up at same time to crest (right and left leg supported up, sidewalker supports back)
Bring right leg over the horse's neck/crest, so both legs are side by side - you bring both legs together
and take control of them
One hand on the pommel and one on the cantle, turn sideways in the saddle so they
are sitting sideways facing you
Put both hands on horse's neck, or one on the neck and one on your shoulder.
**********A. Not the pommel because it pulls on the horse's withers
Dismount by turning onto their hip and sliding down
,Or dismount by turning onto their belly and sliding down. (Depends on where their
shunt is).
Thread your right hand through the rider's knees - under the rider's left
knee and over their right knee - and keeping your left hand on their
hip/back.
crest dismount - 2 person - --answer-Step in for sidewalker and have them go get the wheelchair - so
the instructor remains with the student at all times.
Rider's wheelchair is placed parallel to the horse's left side; lock the wheelchair.
Feet out of the stirrups.
Person 1 (Instructor or Sidewalker) is in charge of rider's upper body
A. May stand behind rider and reach up under their armsB.
rider may cross arms in front of chest and person 1 reaches around the rider's sides from behind,
crosses their own arms in front of the
rider's chest, and grasps the rider's wrists.
Person 2 (Instructor or Sidewalker) is in charge of rider's legs and stands in front of
rider.
Offside Sidewalker controls offside leg and stands prepared.
Make sure everyone is ready.
, On the count of 3 Person 2 and Offside
Sidewalker bring legs up together above
horse's crest.
Person 2 takes right leg and brings them both together, holding behind the knees.
Persons 1 and 2 slide the rider off the horse.
Lower the rider slowly into the wheelchair.
Truncated Language - --answer-The side-walker uses short and simple words and sentences (e.g., saying
"hold reins" instead of "Ezra, please hold your reins").
Useful for when:
• The rider has a short attention span or needs additional time to process.
Track away from the involved side - --answer-If you're teaching a rider who has a tight side, put that
side on the outside when warming up.
This will help the tight side stretch.
CTRE. 3.2 Know the behavioral characteristics of a lesson ready equine.
Is there an implemented procedure for the appropriately credentialed PATH Intl. Certified Professional
to do the following? - --answer-1. Check for changes in physical soundness and behavior of each equine
prior to its assignment to an activity or service session so as to ensure that the equine is able to perform
as needed?
2. Make an assessment and proceed with the session as scheduled or remove the equine from
participation in session(s) until soundness and behavior issues can be addressed?
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
croup versus crest dismounts - --answer-croup - better flexibility, independent
Crest Dismount - 1 person
- For the rider that needs to dismount over the crest due to lack of flexibility, tight leg muscles, a shunt,
etc. - but can walk on their own once they're on the ground.
- This can be scary and slightly dangerous, so explain everything clearly and calmly, directing everyone,
the whole time.
croup dismount- no stirrups - --answer-Hands on the horse's neck, lower your upper body, look to the
right
Ask they to look toward the offside sidewalker, as this helps twist their
body in the right direction.
"give horse a hug"
Their hands should stay on the horse the whole time
Swing left leg over the horse's rear
,one foot in front of the other, keeping your back straight, and your left forearm in front of you parallel
to the ground pushing above the rider's hip; with your right hand receive the rider's right leg and bring it
alongside the left leg so they both point toward the ground
Rider can now put right hand on the cantle
slide slowly to ground
feet on ground, bend knees, stand!
Make sure the grab at the - --answer-calf, no higher, watching where you touch, avoiding the inside of
the thigh
Do not place either arms under the - --answer-rider's arms
crest dismount -1 person - --answer-reins out of way, feet out of stirrups
both legs up at same time to crest (right and left leg supported up, sidewalker supports back)
Bring right leg over the horse's neck/crest, so both legs are side by side - you bring both legs together
and take control of them
One hand on the pommel and one on the cantle, turn sideways in the saddle so they
are sitting sideways facing you
Put both hands on horse's neck, or one on the neck and one on your shoulder.
**********A. Not the pommel because it pulls on the horse's withers
Dismount by turning onto their hip and sliding down
,Or dismount by turning onto their belly and sliding down. (Depends on where their
shunt is).
Thread your right hand through the rider's knees - under the rider's left
knee and over their right knee - and keeping your left hand on their
hip/back.
crest dismount - 2 person - --answer-Step in for sidewalker and have them go get the wheelchair - so
the instructor remains with the student at all times.
Rider's wheelchair is placed parallel to the horse's left side; lock the wheelchair.
Feet out of the stirrups.
Person 1 (Instructor or Sidewalker) is in charge of rider's upper body
A. May stand behind rider and reach up under their armsB.
rider may cross arms in front of chest and person 1 reaches around the rider's sides from behind,
crosses their own arms in front of the
rider's chest, and grasps the rider's wrists.
Person 2 (Instructor or Sidewalker) is in charge of rider's legs and stands in front of
rider.
Offside Sidewalker controls offside leg and stands prepared.
Make sure everyone is ready.
, On the count of 3 Person 2 and Offside
Sidewalker bring legs up together above
horse's crest.
Person 2 takes right leg and brings them both together, holding behind the knees.
Persons 1 and 2 slide the rider off the horse.
Lower the rider slowly into the wheelchair.
Truncated Language - --answer-The side-walker uses short and simple words and sentences (e.g., saying
"hold reins" instead of "Ezra, please hold your reins").
Useful for when:
• The rider has a short attention span or needs additional time to process.
Track away from the involved side - --answer-If you're teaching a rider who has a tight side, put that
side on the outside when warming up.
This will help the tight side stretch.
CTRE. 3.2 Know the behavioral characteristics of a lesson ready equine.
Is there an implemented procedure for the appropriately credentialed PATH Intl. Certified Professional
to do the following? - --answer-1. Check for changes in physical soundness and behavior of each equine
prior to its assignment to an activity or service session so as to ensure that the equine is able to perform
as needed?
2. Make an assessment and proceed with the session as scheduled or remove the equine from
participation in session(s) until soundness and behavior issues can be addressed?
