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
Round Back
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
,Amanda, the volunteer, is leading Dan in a lesson. She is engaged in conversation with the sidewalker during
the lesson. The instructor gives a direction to turn right at the letter "A" and Amanda turns Dan left despite the
rider Brian's efforts to turn right. First, the instructor repeats the instruction, pairing a visual with the "turn right"
direction: "Let's try again, Brian and Amanda. Turn Dan right at the letter "A" toward the blue barrel." The horse
handler turns the wrong way again.
Brian and Amanda are asked to come to the center of the arena with Dan. The instructor checks in with
Amanda to make sure she can hear the instructions and is comfortable in her role leading the horse.As they
make their way back to the rail, Dan is placed behind another horse to follow. The side conversation continues
between Amanda and the sidewalker. This time the instructor points out that she is having ahard time hearing
Brian during the lesson exercise, hoping to help Amanda understand the impact her conversation is having.
After the lesson, the instructor discusses with Amanda and the sidewalker why it is so important to limit side
conversation during the lesson. Brian has trouble paying attention and processing auditory input,so extra
talking makes it difficult for him to work on the skills of the lesson. Also, for safety, the instructor conveys that
volunteers have to be listening for directions. It is suggested that the volunteers plan to stay a few minutes
after class to socialize while putting the horses away rather than feeling like they need to chat during the
lesson.
What additional training might help Amanda perform better in her volunteer role?
Amanda might benefit from learning more about specific disabilities and their learning preferences.
Additionally, Amanda might be better suited to the role of sidewalker rather than horse leader
,Bob is a CTRI preparing the horse, Cody, for an upcoming lesson. The rider's assessment and goals indicate
that the equipment required is an all-purpose English saddle fitted with safety "S" stirrups and rainbow reins
attached to the halter. Before retrieving Cody from his stall, Bob sets out all of the required equipment on the
saddle racks in the barn aisle near the cross ties.
Once Cody is safely on the cross ties, Bob begins the grooming process, making mental note of Cody's
behavior and any sensitive areas on his body. The saddle pad is placed on Cody's back first, centered over the
spine and covering the withers. Next, the saddle is placed gently in the center of the saddle pad; both
keepers are fastened around the billet closest to the horse's shoulder, and the pad is pulled into the pommel
of the saddle to reduce pressure and create airflow. The girth is next and is attached to the first and third
billets on the offside of the horse and then anchored through the girth keeper on the saddle pad. Bob moves
to the nearside of Cody and fastens the girth to the first and third billets on that side, making the girth just
snug enough to prevent it from shifting during the in-hand warm-up the volunteer horse leader will perform.
The final step of the tacking process is to fasten the snaps on the rainbow reins to Cody's halter, making sure
to knot both sides of the reins together. This decreases the length of the reins to address any catch hazard
before the rider is mounted and using the reins.
Bob next conducts an equipment safety check before the rider mounts and after Cody and his leader have
warmed up and practiced the lesson activity in hand.
What are two ways to determine if Cody's saddle is placed correctly?
Cody's saddle should be placed far enough behind his shoulder to prevent discomfort and not interfere with
Cody's shoulder movement. When Bob attaches the girth to both sides of the saddle, he should be able to fit a
hand's width between the girth and Cody's elbow.
, Chris rides Duke, a 14.2 hand, wide-based horse with smooth gaits, which supports his anxiety about being up
off the ground. This horse is responsive off the lead line to allow Chris to be successful when riding
independently. Chris uses a western saddle to accommodate his seat size and help him to feel more secure
holding his hands
off the saddle to use the reins. The saddle is fitted with Devonshire boots to give Chris' feet a larger base of
support. Rainbow reins attached to a sidepull provide a visual for Chris to hold his reins at an effective length.
The use of a sidepull allows Chris meaningful control while keeping in mind the comfort of the horse. Blue and
red tape to designate right and left reins are added as needed based on the activities of each lesson.
What other equipment might be beneficial to Chris?
Chris may benefit from less physically supportive equipment (e.g., an English saddle versus a western saddle)
to further engage his core muscles and challenge his balance.
a. sitting in middle of seat bones
b. feet/legs under body
c. arms beside ribs
d. round back
Round Back
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
,Amanda, the volunteer, is leading Dan in a lesson. She is engaged in conversation with the sidewalker during
the lesson. The instructor gives a direction to turn right at the letter "A" and Amanda turns Dan left despite the
rider Brian's efforts to turn right. First, the instructor repeats the instruction, pairing a visual with the "turn right"
direction: "Let's try again, Brian and Amanda. Turn Dan right at the letter "A" toward the blue barrel." The horse
handler turns the wrong way again.
Brian and Amanda are asked to come to the center of the arena with Dan. The instructor checks in with
Amanda to make sure she can hear the instructions and is comfortable in her role leading the horse.As they
make their way back to the rail, Dan is placed behind another horse to follow. The side conversation continues
between Amanda and the sidewalker. This time the instructor points out that she is having ahard time hearing
Brian during the lesson exercise, hoping to help Amanda understand the impact her conversation is having.
After the lesson, the instructor discusses with Amanda and the sidewalker why it is so important to limit side
conversation during the lesson. Brian has trouble paying attention and processing auditory input,so extra
talking makes it difficult for him to work on the skills of the lesson. Also, for safety, the instructor conveys that
volunteers have to be listening for directions. It is suggested that the volunteers plan to stay a few minutes
after class to socialize while putting the horses away rather than feeling like they need to chat during the
lesson.
What additional training might help Amanda perform better in her volunteer role?
Amanda might benefit from learning more about specific disabilities and their learning preferences.
Additionally, Amanda might be better suited to the role of sidewalker rather than horse leader
,Bob is a CTRI preparing the horse, Cody, for an upcoming lesson. The rider's assessment and goals indicate
that the equipment required is an all-purpose English saddle fitted with safety "S" stirrups and rainbow reins
attached to the halter. Before retrieving Cody from his stall, Bob sets out all of the required equipment on the
saddle racks in the barn aisle near the cross ties.
Once Cody is safely on the cross ties, Bob begins the grooming process, making mental note of Cody's
behavior and any sensitive areas on his body. The saddle pad is placed on Cody's back first, centered over the
spine and covering the withers. Next, the saddle is placed gently in the center of the saddle pad; both
keepers are fastened around the billet closest to the horse's shoulder, and the pad is pulled into the pommel
of the saddle to reduce pressure and create airflow. The girth is next and is attached to the first and third
billets on the offside of the horse and then anchored through the girth keeper on the saddle pad. Bob moves
to the nearside of Cody and fastens the girth to the first and third billets on that side, making the girth just
snug enough to prevent it from shifting during the in-hand warm-up the volunteer horse leader will perform.
The final step of the tacking process is to fasten the snaps on the rainbow reins to Cody's halter, making sure
to knot both sides of the reins together. This decreases the length of the reins to address any catch hazard
before the rider is mounted and using the reins.
Bob next conducts an equipment safety check before the rider mounts and after Cody and his leader have
warmed up and practiced the lesson activity in hand.
What are two ways to determine if Cody's saddle is placed correctly?
Cody's saddle should be placed far enough behind his shoulder to prevent discomfort and not interfere with
Cody's shoulder movement. When Bob attaches the girth to both sides of the saddle, he should be able to fit a
hand's width between the girth and Cody's elbow.
, Chris rides Duke, a 14.2 hand, wide-based horse with smooth gaits, which supports his anxiety about being up
off the ground. This horse is responsive off the lead line to allow Chris to be successful when riding
independently. Chris uses a western saddle to accommodate his seat size and help him to feel more secure
holding his hands
off the saddle to use the reins. The saddle is fitted with Devonshire boots to give Chris' feet a larger base of
support. Rainbow reins attached to a sidepull provide a visual for Chris to hold his reins at an effective length.
The use of a sidepull allows Chris meaningful control while keeping in mind the comfort of the horse. Blue and
red tape to designate right and left reins are added as needed based on the activities of each lesson.
What other equipment might be beneficial to Chris?
Chris may benefit from less physically supportive equipment (e.g., an English saddle versus a western saddle)
to further engage his core muscles and challenge his balance.
