PATH CTRI CERTIFICATION EXAM
Position of the rider that requires the minimum of muscular effort to remain in saddle and that
interferes the least with the horses movements and equilibrium – answer balanced seat
part of the reigns passing between thumb fingers and top of hands – answer bight of the reigns
defect that hurts an equines appearance but doesn't hurt it's working ability – answer blemish
animal breaking out of control or trying to run away – answer bolting
tamed/trained to a particular function OR to leave or alter gate – answer broke
3-beat gait in which the 1st and 3rd beats are made by 2 legs striking the ground independently
and the second beat is made by 2 limbs striking the ground simultaneously – answer canter or
lope
Right hind, left hind/right fore, left fore – answer left lead canter
left hind, right hind/left fore, right fore – answer right lead canter
headstall with large noseband for exercising or training horses – answer caresson
change of leading leg at canter – answer change of lead
girth of western saddle – answer cinch
describes horse that humps its back and does not settle down until the saddle has been on a few
minutes; some may tuck tails and arch back when mounted and others may take a few hops until
warmed up – answer cold-backed
remaining on the bit, the horse moves forward with neck raised and arched as a result of
energetic impulsion. lightness of forehand, engagement of hindquarters are called for; shorter
stride but lighter and more mobile - answer collected gaits
way the horse is put together; its physique...good conformation means horse is able to work and
stay sound - answer conformation
supplying movement deliberately asking for the opposite of normal lead; like right lead on circle
to the left - answer counter canter
a way in which a rider in jumping position can maintain balance and control by placing each
hand firmly on top of the crest - answer crest release
riding whip with a short, straight stock and loop - answer crop
, gait defect that occurs when the inside of the hind foot strikes the diagonal foreleg - answer
cross-firing
type of bit designed to exert a leverage type of action in the horses mouth - answer curb bit
direct reign puts pressure on the bit, directly back towards the rider. works in opposite direction
of forward motion. makes the horse shorten its stride for the turn, so best used when you need
more control or a tight turn - answer direct reign steering
time-tested, methodical progression of exercises designed to increase a horses muscular
capabilities and degree of suppleness - answer dressage
general description inclusive of horses, ponies, donkeys, mules - answer equine
activities that are facilitated by equine professionals and may provide opportunities for
participants to experience therapeutic benefits – answer EAA
treatments conducted by appropriately licensed medical professionals - answer EAT
the art of riding horses - answer equitation
Covering as much ground as possible, lengthening strides to the utmost while maintaining the
same rhythm. - answer extended gait
right side of the horse - answer far side
sequence in which the legs move in a gait - answer footfall pattern
front of horse, including head, neck, shoulders, foreleg, point of horse in front of the center of
gravity - answer forehand
style of riding that permits the rider to sit closer to the forehand and permits adjustment of the
center of gravity forward to negotiate obstacles and remove the weight from the saddle - answer
forward seat
relaxed gait in which the horse is allowed complete freedom to stretch out and lower its head and
neck – answer freewalk
strap or webbing that holds saddle into place - answer girth
variation of travers, executed on the diagonal instead of along the wall. the horse, slightly bend
around inside leg of rider should be as close as possible parallel to the long sides of the arena, the
forehand slightly in advance of the quarters - answer half-pass
Position of the rider that requires the minimum of muscular effort to remain in saddle and that
interferes the least with the horses movements and equilibrium – answer balanced seat
part of the reigns passing between thumb fingers and top of hands – answer bight of the reigns
defect that hurts an equines appearance but doesn't hurt it's working ability – answer blemish
animal breaking out of control or trying to run away – answer bolting
tamed/trained to a particular function OR to leave or alter gate – answer broke
3-beat gait in which the 1st and 3rd beats are made by 2 legs striking the ground independently
and the second beat is made by 2 limbs striking the ground simultaneously – answer canter or
lope
Right hind, left hind/right fore, left fore – answer left lead canter
left hind, right hind/left fore, right fore – answer right lead canter
headstall with large noseband for exercising or training horses – answer caresson
change of leading leg at canter – answer change of lead
girth of western saddle – answer cinch
describes horse that humps its back and does not settle down until the saddle has been on a few
minutes; some may tuck tails and arch back when mounted and others may take a few hops until
warmed up – answer cold-backed
remaining on the bit, the horse moves forward with neck raised and arched as a result of
energetic impulsion. lightness of forehand, engagement of hindquarters are called for; shorter
stride but lighter and more mobile - answer collected gaits
way the horse is put together; its physique...good conformation means horse is able to work and
stay sound - answer conformation
supplying movement deliberately asking for the opposite of normal lead; like right lead on circle
to the left - answer counter canter
a way in which a rider in jumping position can maintain balance and control by placing each
hand firmly on top of the crest - answer crest release
riding whip with a short, straight stock and loop - answer crop
, gait defect that occurs when the inside of the hind foot strikes the diagonal foreleg - answer
cross-firing
type of bit designed to exert a leverage type of action in the horses mouth - answer curb bit
direct reign puts pressure on the bit, directly back towards the rider. works in opposite direction
of forward motion. makes the horse shorten its stride for the turn, so best used when you need
more control or a tight turn - answer direct reign steering
time-tested, methodical progression of exercises designed to increase a horses muscular
capabilities and degree of suppleness - answer dressage
general description inclusive of horses, ponies, donkeys, mules - answer equine
activities that are facilitated by equine professionals and may provide opportunities for
participants to experience therapeutic benefits – answer EAA
treatments conducted by appropriately licensed medical professionals - answer EAT
the art of riding horses - answer equitation
Covering as much ground as possible, lengthening strides to the utmost while maintaining the
same rhythm. - answer extended gait
right side of the horse - answer far side
sequence in which the legs move in a gait - answer footfall pattern
front of horse, including head, neck, shoulders, foreleg, point of horse in front of the center of
gravity - answer forehand
style of riding that permits the rider to sit closer to the forehand and permits adjustment of the
center of gravity forward to negotiate obstacles and remove the weight from the saddle - answer
forward seat
relaxed gait in which the horse is allowed complete freedom to stretch out and lower its head and
neck – answer freewalk
strap or webbing that holds saddle into place - answer girth
variation of travers, executed on the diagonal instead of along the wall. the horse, slightly bend
around inside leg of rider should be as close as possible parallel to the long sides of the arena, the
forehand slightly in advance of the quarters - answer half-pass
