PATH CTRI EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Horse considerations - Correct Answer-
Temperment
Age
Teachability
Movement
Physical and athletic ability
What you need as a program
Testing prospective TR horse
Temperament - Correct Answer-
quiet vs busy minded
liable to spook easily
do they appreciate human contact or tolerate it?
in your pocket or not paying attention
BOTH ON THE GROUND AND IN THE SADDLE
Age - Correct Answer-ideal (15-20)
How young is too young? (under 5) How old is too old? (over 25)
Teen horses are...
- reliable
- fairly young with energy
- able to work longer
7-15 years
SHOULD NOT BE DECIDING FACTOR
Teachability - Correct Answer-
Horses open mindedness to new situations
Horse who picks things up quickly, then they may be best
TOLERANCE: at what point is the breaking point
Movement - Correct Answer-
Lateral, anterior/posterior, rotational
Varied movement types in herd ideal
Be sure to evaluate in all gaits (walk-trot-canter)
Physical needs/Ability - Correct Answer-
Special care needs (supplements, special shoes, joint injections, etc.)
Do they eat hay or need more?
Living conditions (stall 24/7 vs pasture)
How much weight can horse carry
,Horses previous job?
Program needs - Correct Answer-
Do you serve kids, adults, both?
What kind of disabilities do you serve?
What kind of horses do you currently have?
- Do you wish for a certain kind of horse/
Testing prospective horses - Correct Answer-
Usually 30-60 days
Test them with everything
Take them through ramp
Teach them to withstand wiggling and other client needs
Do you have tack that fits horse?
Tack choices - Correct Answer
-Any tack and grooming should be in good repair, fit horse and rider, be safe and could
be used from any discipline
- DO NOT tie rider to horse in any way
Making choice of tack - Correct Answer-
Does participant have a preference of discipline
What style is best suited for riders and goals?
Will adaptations be needed for equipment to be used successfully?
Does tack fit both rider and horse?
Tack for horse - Correct Answer-
Each program will have preference for tack horses will wear
Types of bit/bridles, leg wraps, saddle pads, girths are particular to have for horse and
training wise
Type of saddle may reflect teaching style or rider needs, horses do not care as long as
its comfortable
Adaptations to tack - Correct Answer-
Adaptations could be made to any tack which could allow more independence for rider
Various textures/types of reins, seat savers, handhold or even safety stirrups
Safety could be adaptations
Adapted tack could be purchased or made by saddle maker
Safety adaptations - Correct Answer-Straps to hold stirrups in place, quick release
stirrups, tapaderos or other stirrups to help foot placement
DO NOT tie to horse
Bareback pad - Correct Answer-rider is closer to the horse and its movement
Requires more balance and works on core strength
, Sursingle - Correct Answer-Used with western or vaulting pad, closeness to horse but
allows for support
English saddle - Correct Answer-Promotes 2 point, bent knees
DRESSAGE: promotes vertical position, long legs
ALL PURPOSE: allows to switch between flat work and forward work
Westernsaddle - Correct Answer-Horn size, length, deeper seat to allow balance and
support
Helmet - Correct Answer-Must fit appropriately (2 fingers from helmet to eye brow, no
wiggle)
MUST BE ASTEM/SEI approved
Gait belt - Correct Answer-Provides safe support for a person to aid in balance, do not
loop belt over saddle or tack
Hand holds - Correct Answer-Attached to front of saddle to allow rider something more
secure to hold on to
Tack fitting - Correct Answer-Should fit to promote horses balance, movement and gait
and not prevent natural movement
Allows.....
- neutral pelvis and proper posture
Phones - Correct Answer-Must have a working phone in case of an emergency
- emergency information posted (name, location, address, phone #, specific direction to
the site)
- may be hard to find, poor service, could be dead
Human first aid - Correct Answer-On site and at activity site
Documented routine maintenence
Consider accessibility and response time of outside care for supplies needed
ITEMS: to care for wound, safeguard, protect injured, provide for injured persons needs
On site - Correct Answer-Location of office and where paperwork and administration is
held
Activity site - Correct Answer-Location of activity
- Barn, arena, tack room, event, etc.
Equine first aid - Correct Answer-at each activity site
must contain contact for vet, farrier, equine owner and staff caring for equine
- ITEMS: bandaging material, vet wrap, gloves, thermometer, hoof pick, scissors
tying horses - Correct Answer-Must be tied correctly, quick release, stud solid fixures
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT
ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Horse considerations - Correct Answer-
Temperment
Age
Teachability
Movement
Physical and athletic ability
What you need as a program
Testing prospective TR horse
Temperament - Correct Answer-
quiet vs busy minded
liable to spook easily
do they appreciate human contact or tolerate it?
in your pocket or not paying attention
BOTH ON THE GROUND AND IN THE SADDLE
Age - Correct Answer-ideal (15-20)
How young is too young? (under 5) How old is too old? (over 25)
Teen horses are...
- reliable
- fairly young with energy
- able to work longer
7-15 years
SHOULD NOT BE DECIDING FACTOR
Teachability - Correct Answer-
Horses open mindedness to new situations
Horse who picks things up quickly, then they may be best
TOLERANCE: at what point is the breaking point
Movement - Correct Answer-
Lateral, anterior/posterior, rotational
Varied movement types in herd ideal
Be sure to evaluate in all gaits (walk-trot-canter)
Physical needs/Ability - Correct Answer-
Special care needs (supplements, special shoes, joint injections, etc.)
Do they eat hay or need more?
Living conditions (stall 24/7 vs pasture)
How much weight can horse carry
,Horses previous job?
Program needs - Correct Answer-
Do you serve kids, adults, both?
What kind of disabilities do you serve?
What kind of horses do you currently have?
- Do you wish for a certain kind of horse/
Testing prospective horses - Correct Answer-
Usually 30-60 days
Test them with everything
Take them through ramp
Teach them to withstand wiggling and other client needs
Do you have tack that fits horse?
Tack choices - Correct Answer
-Any tack and grooming should be in good repair, fit horse and rider, be safe and could
be used from any discipline
- DO NOT tie rider to horse in any way
Making choice of tack - Correct Answer-
Does participant have a preference of discipline
What style is best suited for riders and goals?
Will adaptations be needed for equipment to be used successfully?
Does tack fit both rider and horse?
Tack for horse - Correct Answer-
Each program will have preference for tack horses will wear
Types of bit/bridles, leg wraps, saddle pads, girths are particular to have for horse and
training wise
Type of saddle may reflect teaching style or rider needs, horses do not care as long as
its comfortable
Adaptations to tack - Correct Answer-
Adaptations could be made to any tack which could allow more independence for rider
Various textures/types of reins, seat savers, handhold or even safety stirrups
Safety could be adaptations
Adapted tack could be purchased or made by saddle maker
Safety adaptations - Correct Answer-Straps to hold stirrups in place, quick release
stirrups, tapaderos or other stirrups to help foot placement
DO NOT tie to horse
Bareback pad - Correct Answer-rider is closer to the horse and its movement
Requires more balance and works on core strength
, Sursingle - Correct Answer-Used with western or vaulting pad, closeness to horse but
allows for support
English saddle - Correct Answer-Promotes 2 point, bent knees
DRESSAGE: promotes vertical position, long legs
ALL PURPOSE: allows to switch between flat work and forward work
Westernsaddle - Correct Answer-Horn size, length, deeper seat to allow balance and
support
Helmet - Correct Answer-Must fit appropriately (2 fingers from helmet to eye brow, no
wiggle)
MUST BE ASTEM/SEI approved
Gait belt - Correct Answer-Provides safe support for a person to aid in balance, do not
loop belt over saddle or tack
Hand holds - Correct Answer-Attached to front of saddle to allow rider something more
secure to hold on to
Tack fitting - Correct Answer-Should fit to promote horses balance, movement and gait
and not prevent natural movement
Allows.....
- neutral pelvis and proper posture
Phones - Correct Answer-Must have a working phone in case of an emergency
- emergency information posted (name, location, address, phone #, specific direction to
the site)
- may be hard to find, poor service, could be dead
Human first aid - Correct Answer-On site and at activity site
Documented routine maintenence
Consider accessibility and response time of outside care for supplies needed
ITEMS: to care for wound, safeguard, protect injured, provide for injured persons needs
On site - Correct Answer-Location of office and where paperwork and administration is
held
Activity site - Correct Answer-Location of activity
- Barn, arena, tack room, event, etc.
Equine first aid - Correct Answer-at each activity site
must contain contact for vet, farrier, equine owner and staff caring for equine
- ITEMS: bandaging material, vet wrap, gloves, thermometer, hoof pick, scissors
tying horses - Correct Answer-Must be tied correctly, quick release, stud solid fixures
