PATH INTL CTRI EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED PASS
●● What are 6 possible causes to adverse equine behaviors?.
Answer: 1. unsoundness
2. equipment fit
3. rider balance
4. rider behavior
5. working environment
6. volunteer influences
●● What are some ways to develop equine topline?.
Answer: - Transitions between gaits
- Lateral movements
- Bending exercises
- Walking up hills
- Body stretches
●● 8 steps to ensure equine wellness.
Answer: 1. Allow for breaks based on the equine's age, fitness level,
temperament, and workload
, 2. Thoughtfully and purposefully select equine partners for participants
for lessons and activities
3. Build relationships by pairing an equine with a specific instructor or
volunteer for personalized attention and veterinary recommendations
specific to that horse
4. Tailor a workload appropriate for the equine in accordance with PATH
standards
5. Monitor stressors within the program and herd
6. Promote consistent routine for each equine
7. Develop and execute personalized, consistent fitness programs for
each equine
8. Nurture overall equine well-being by monitoring nutrition and health
●● Equine anatomy.
Answer: Page 21
●● 9 examples of unsoundness.
Answer: 1. Bowed Tendon
2. Bone Spavin
3. Contracted Heels
4. Founder (Laminitis)
5. Fistula
6. Navicular
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED PASS
●● What are 6 possible causes to adverse equine behaviors?.
Answer: 1. unsoundness
2. equipment fit
3. rider balance
4. rider behavior
5. working environment
6. volunteer influences
●● What are some ways to develop equine topline?.
Answer: - Transitions between gaits
- Lateral movements
- Bending exercises
- Walking up hills
- Body stretches
●● 8 steps to ensure equine wellness.
Answer: 1. Allow for breaks based on the equine's age, fitness level,
temperament, and workload
, 2. Thoughtfully and purposefully select equine partners for participants
for lessons and activities
3. Build relationships by pairing an equine with a specific instructor or
volunteer for personalized attention and veterinary recommendations
specific to that horse
4. Tailor a workload appropriate for the equine in accordance with PATH
standards
5. Monitor stressors within the program and herd
6. Promote consistent routine for each equine
7. Develop and execute personalized, consistent fitness programs for
each equine
8. Nurture overall equine well-being by monitoring nutrition and health
●● Equine anatomy.
Answer: Page 21
●● 9 examples of unsoundness.
Answer: 1. Bowed Tendon
2. Bone Spavin
3. Contracted Heels
4. Founder (Laminitis)
5. Fistula
6. Navicular
