PATH CTRI CERTIFICATION EXAM EXAM
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
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Dudley, a 16-year-old quarter horse, has arrived in the arena a few minutes before his
assigned lesson with his horse leader, Maggie. As the instructor is completing the set-
up of arena equipment, she observes as Maggie warms Dudley up at walk and trot in
hand. Dudley appears to be stiffer than usual in the hind end at the trot. The instructor
coaches Maggie to walk and trot Dudley more forward, which will allow him to loosen up
before his rider mounts. The lesson plan for the day includes four trot poles. However,
based on how Dudley is presenting in his warm-up, the instructor modifies her set-up to
reduce the demands on the horse's hind end. After the lesson, the instructor shares her
observations of Dudley's stiffness with the barn manager for further evaluation.
What are two other choices that the instructor could have made regarding Dudley's
stiffness? - answersTwo other options for managing Dudley's stiffness are removing him
from the lesson or allowing more time for warm-up before mounting.
Unsoundness is- - answersa serious condition that affects an equine's usefulness and
way of moving. The CTRI must be able to recognize visual signs of discomfort in the
horse that may be an indication of unsoundness, such as ear pinning, tail swishing,
nipping or stiffness.
Horse Biting Handler During Lesson
Richard is a 10-year-old rider with autism who is riding Jack, a 17-year-old Haflinger
gelding. Richard is very excited to trot, which causes him to bounce on Jack's back
during transition to the trot. The instructor observes that Jack is nipping at his horse
leader. The horse handler moves his hand up to hold Jack's halter as a defensive
response to the nipping behavior.
The instructor identifies three corrections that need to be made to address Jack's biting
behavior and the safety of the horse handler based on her observations. First, the
instructor gives the rider a verbal correction to let Richard know that his bouncing is
making his horse uncomfortable. Additionally, the instructor has Richard trot in half-seat
position to increase the weight bearing input he is getting and to reduce the impact of
,his self-stimulation behaviors on the horse. Once the rider's behavior has been -
answersJack would benefit from a variety of interventions to prevent burnout: exercise
by a skilled rider outside of the arena, an evaluation of equipment fit,
chiropractic/acupuncture/massage treatment, a week off from therapeutic riding
lessons.
Evaluation of a Potential Therapeutic Riding Horse
An instructor and equine manager are searching for an equine to carry adult riders.
They are considering a 16-hand draft cross mare who is 20 years old. She has been an
event horse and is retiring from that career due to a tendon injury in her right front leg.
The injury has been rehabbed and the horse is back to work doing light trail riding.
When evaluating the mare's conformation, the instructor notes that the horse has three
balanced parts (neck and shoulder, back and barrel, hindquarters) and a wide spring of
ribs. Her hind legs are placed close together and she is cow hocked, which is typical of
most work horse breeds. She has windpuffs on both hind legs, likely due to her
conformation in relation to jumping. The mare's front legs are square under her chest
and straight. Her feet are of good quality and she is only shod up front; however, she is
clubfooted on - answersThe mare described has three balanced parts with a wide
spring of her rib, which is indicative of a strong back. Additionally, at 16 hands this mare
is not too tall for use of sidewalkers should they be required for those riding her.
When viewed from the front, the instructor should be looking for the equine's: - answers-
width of chest
-correctness of legs
-spring of rib
-head
-depth of body
-symmetry
When viewed from the rear, the instructor should be looking for the equine's: - answers-
muscle definition
-correctness of legs
-depth of body
-symmetry
When viewed from the side, the instructor should be looking for the equine's: -
answers•balance and symmetry
• length and thickness of neck
• length and lie of topline
• length of bone in the legs
• depth of body
• joint angles
• correctness of legs
An equine's conformation will affect its "way of going." Each equine should be observed
in motion from the front, from the hind and from the side at all gaits as well as on a
bend. With the equine in movement, the instructor should be watching for: - answers•
unsoundness
• way of going
• footfall patterns on two tracks
, • freedom of movement and bend
• frame unsoundness
• way of going
• footfall patterns on two tracks
• freedom of movement and bend
• frame
While preparing a horse that has been in a therapeutic riding program for many years,
the instructor observes that the animal's bursa and deep flexor tendon areas are
inflamed. The horse does not show any signs of lameness. What is MOST LIKELY the
cause?
a. Carpitis
b. Capped elbow
c. Dorsal metacarpal disease
d. Windpuffs - answersd. Windpuffs
From the picture below, what is the proper footfall for an equine at the trot?
a. 2 | 4
1|3
b. 2 | 1
1|2
c. 2 | 3
1|2
d. 3 | 4
1 | 2 - answersb. 2 | 1
1|2
While warming up an equine at the trot, the instructor observes the horse's head pop up
and then drop down dramatically and uncharacteristically and with the rhythm of the trot.
What is happening?
a. When a lame foot strikes the ground, the horse's head pops up. When a sound foot
strikes the ground, the horse's head drops.
b. When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horse's head pops up. When a lame foot
strikes the ground, the horse's head drops.
c. When a horse has an energetic trot, the head movement is much more pronounced.
d. When a horse has an energetic trot, the horse's head will drop when the rider's
outside leg is too far behind the girth. - answersa. When a lame foot strikes the ground,
the horse's head pops up. When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horse's head
drops.
A horse leader is taking an equine in the ring for a warm-up. The instructor notices the
equine is walking behind the horse leader and is taking narrow, shortened steps. What
is MOST LIKELY the issue to address?
a. Abscess
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE AND DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
/ALREADY GRADED A+
Dudley, a 16-year-old quarter horse, has arrived in the arena a few minutes before his
assigned lesson with his horse leader, Maggie. As the instructor is completing the set-
up of arena equipment, she observes as Maggie warms Dudley up at walk and trot in
hand. Dudley appears to be stiffer than usual in the hind end at the trot. The instructor
coaches Maggie to walk and trot Dudley more forward, which will allow him to loosen up
before his rider mounts. The lesson plan for the day includes four trot poles. However,
based on how Dudley is presenting in his warm-up, the instructor modifies her set-up to
reduce the demands on the horse's hind end. After the lesson, the instructor shares her
observations of Dudley's stiffness with the barn manager for further evaluation.
What are two other choices that the instructor could have made regarding Dudley's
stiffness? - answersTwo other options for managing Dudley's stiffness are removing him
from the lesson or allowing more time for warm-up before mounting.
Unsoundness is- - answersa serious condition that affects an equine's usefulness and
way of moving. The CTRI must be able to recognize visual signs of discomfort in the
horse that may be an indication of unsoundness, such as ear pinning, tail swishing,
nipping or stiffness.
Horse Biting Handler During Lesson
Richard is a 10-year-old rider with autism who is riding Jack, a 17-year-old Haflinger
gelding. Richard is very excited to trot, which causes him to bounce on Jack's back
during transition to the trot. The instructor observes that Jack is nipping at his horse
leader. The horse handler moves his hand up to hold Jack's halter as a defensive
response to the nipping behavior.
The instructor identifies three corrections that need to be made to address Jack's biting
behavior and the safety of the horse handler based on her observations. First, the
instructor gives the rider a verbal correction to let Richard know that his bouncing is
making his horse uncomfortable. Additionally, the instructor has Richard trot in half-seat
position to increase the weight bearing input he is getting and to reduce the impact of
,his self-stimulation behaviors on the horse. Once the rider's behavior has been -
answersJack would benefit from a variety of interventions to prevent burnout: exercise
by a skilled rider outside of the arena, an evaluation of equipment fit,
chiropractic/acupuncture/massage treatment, a week off from therapeutic riding
lessons.
Evaluation of a Potential Therapeutic Riding Horse
An instructor and equine manager are searching for an equine to carry adult riders.
They are considering a 16-hand draft cross mare who is 20 years old. She has been an
event horse and is retiring from that career due to a tendon injury in her right front leg.
The injury has been rehabbed and the horse is back to work doing light trail riding.
When evaluating the mare's conformation, the instructor notes that the horse has three
balanced parts (neck and shoulder, back and barrel, hindquarters) and a wide spring of
ribs. Her hind legs are placed close together and she is cow hocked, which is typical of
most work horse breeds. She has windpuffs on both hind legs, likely due to her
conformation in relation to jumping. The mare's front legs are square under her chest
and straight. Her feet are of good quality and she is only shod up front; however, she is
clubfooted on - answersThe mare described has three balanced parts with a wide
spring of her rib, which is indicative of a strong back. Additionally, at 16 hands this mare
is not too tall for use of sidewalkers should they be required for those riding her.
When viewed from the front, the instructor should be looking for the equine's: - answers-
width of chest
-correctness of legs
-spring of rib
-head
-depth of body
-symmetry
When viewed from the rear, the instructor should be looking for the equine's: - answers-
muscle definition
-correctness of legs
-depth of body
-symmetry
When viewed from the side, the instructor should be looking for the equine's: -
answers•balance and symmetry
• length and thickness of neck
• length and lie of topline
• length of bone in the legs
• depth of body
• joint angles
• correctness of legs
An equine's conformation will affect its "way of going." Each equine should be observed
in motion from the front, from the hind and from the side at all gaits as well as on a
bend. With the equine in movement, the instructor should be watching for: - answers•
unsoundness
• way of going
• footfall patterns on two tracks
, • freedom of movement and bend
• frame unsoundness
• way of going
• footfall patterns on two tracks
• freedom of movement and bend
• frame
While preparing a horse that has been in a therapeutic riding program for many years,
the instructor observes that the animal's bursa and deep flexor tendon areas are
inflamed. The horse does not show any signs of lameness. What is MOST LIKELY the
cause?
a. Carpitis
b. Capped elbow
c. Dorsal metacarpal disease
d. Windpuffs - answersd. Windpuffs
From the picture below, what is the proper footfall for an equine at the trot?
a. 2 | 4
1|3
b. 2 | 1
1|2
c. 2 | 3
1|2
d. 3 | 4
1 | 2 - answersb. 2 | 1
1|2
While warming up an equine at the trot, the instructor observes the horse's head pop up
and then drop down dramatically and uncharacteristically and with the rhythm of the trot.
What is happening?
a. When a lame foot strikes the ground, the horse's head pops up. When a sound foot
strikes the ground, the horse's head drops.
b. When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horse's head pops up. When a lame foot
strikes the ground, the horse's head drops.
c. When a horse has an energetic trot, the head movement is much more pronounced.
d. When a horse has an energetic trot, the horse's head will drop when the rider's
outside leg is too far behind the girth. - answersa. When a lame foot strikes the ground,
the horse's head pops up. When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horse's head
drops.
A horse leader is taking an equine in the ring for a warm-up. The instructor notices the
equine is walking behind the horse leader and is taking narrow, shortened steps. What
is MOST LIKELY the issue to address?
a. Abscess
