CTRI PATH INTL EXAM | QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | RATED &
GRADED A+ | 2025/2026 GUIDE
Which of the following is only found on Western saddles?
a. Pommel
b. Cantle
c. Skirt
d. Swell - Correct Answer - d. Swell
Bits and bridles communicate with equines by utilizing pressure points.
All of the following are bit/bridle pressure points EXCEPT:
a. cheek
b. nose
c. roof of mouth
d. poll - Correct Answer - a. cheek
A participant is sweating, breathing rapidly and refusing to comply with
directions. What is the MOST LIKELY cause of this behavior?
a. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
,b. Anxiety
c. Sensory processing disorder
d. Bipolar disorder
- Correct Answer - b. Anxiety
Why is an atlantoaxial instability test required for participants with Down
syndrome?
a. Physician indicates if the heart is healthy enough for activity.
b. Physician indicates if vertebra spacing is safe for activity.
c. Physician indicates if gastrointestinal abnormalities prevent activity.
d. Physician indicates if immune disorders prevent activity.
- Correct Answer - b. Physician indicates if vertebra spacing is safe for
activity.
When teaching a volunteer to support a rider, all of the following are
appropriate supports EXCEPT:
a. thigh hold
b. ankle hold
c. thigh and ankle hold
d. thigh and hip hold
- Correct Answer - d. thigh and hip hold
,An instructor is teaching a horse leader proper procedures for an
emergency dismount. What does the horse leader do during this event?
a. Stay with the equine.
b. Stay with rider.
c. Unclip from the horse.
d. Tie off from the horse.
- Correct Answer - a. Stay with the equine.
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
- Correct Answer - c. soundness check
During an initial evaluation, a participant refuses to keep a helmet on for
an extended amount of time. What is the instructor's next BEST step?
a. Have the participant put on a hoodie to line the inside of the helmet.
b. Anticipate that the participant will wear the helmet for their first real
lesson.
c. Provide the names of local therapists who can provide desensitization
therapy for a small fee.
, d. Suggest the participant wear a snug hat throughout the day to
become accustomed to the feel.
- Correct Answer - d. Suggest the participant wear a snug hat throughout
the day to become accustomed to the feel.
Identify which goal below is written in SMART format:
a. Within six weeks, Adam will demonstrate looking in the direction of
movement for 15 minutes of lesson, as tracked by the instructor and
sidewalker.
b. Within six weeks, Patrick will understand how to say "whoa" and pull
back on reins, eight out of 10 attempts.
c. By the end of the spring and fall session, Melissa will tack her horse
without assistance, building accuracy in process and using a task
analysis checklist.
d. By the end of the spring and fall session, Linda will comply with all
directions from the instructor, with 100% compliance.
- Correct Answer - a. Within six weeks, Adam will demonstrate looking in
the direction of movement for 15 minutes of lesson, as tracked by the
instructor and sidewalker.
When teaching a new volunteer about proper rider position, the
instructor describes how good posture supports participants to have all
the following EXCEPT:
a. improved balance
b. minimized effort
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | RATED &
GRADED A+ | 2025/2026 GUIDE
Which of the following is only found on Western saddles?
a. Pommel
b. Cantle
c. Skirt
d. Swell - Correct Answer - d. Swell
Bits and bridles communicate with equines by utilizing pressure points.
All of the following are bit/bridle pressure points EXCEPT:
a. cheek
b. nose
c. roof of mouth
d. poll - Correct Answer - a. cheek
A participant is sweating, breathing rapidly and refusing to comply with
directions. What is the MOST LIKELY cause of this behavior?
a. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
,b. Anxiety
c. Sensory processing disorder
d. Bipolar disorder
- Correct Answer - b. Anxiety
Why is an atlantoaxial instability test required for participants with Down
syndrome?
a. Physician indicates if the heart is healthy enough for activity.
b. Physician indicates if vertebra spacing is safe for activity.
c. Physician indicates if gastrointestinal abnormalities prevent activity.
d. Physician indicates if immune disorders prevent activity.
- Correct Answer - b. Physician indicates if vertebra spacing is safe for
activity.
When teaching a volunteer to support a rider, all of the following are
appropriate supports EXCEPT:
a. thigh hold
b. ankle hold
c. thigh and ankle hold
d. thigh and hip hold
- Correct Answer - d. thigh and hip hold
,An instructor is teaching a horse leader proper procedures for an
emergency dismount. What does the horse leader do during this event?
a. Stay with the equine.
b. Stay with rider.
c. Unclip from the horse.
d. Tie off from the horse.
- Correct Answer - a. Stay with the equine.
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
- Correct Answer - c. soundness check
During an initial evaluation, a participant refuses to keep a helmet on for
an extended amount of time. What is the instructor's next BEST step?
a. Have the participant put on a hoodie to line the inside of the helmet.
b. Anticipate that the participant will wear the helmet for their first real
lesson.
c. Provide the names of local therapists who can provide desensitization
therapy for a small fee.
, d. Suggest the participant wear a snug hat throughout the day to
become accustomed to the feel.
- Correct Answer - d. Suggest the participant wear a snug hat throughout
the day to become accustomed to the feel.
Identify which goal below is written in SMART format:
a. Within six weeks, Adam will demonstrate looking in the direction of
movement for 15 minutes of lesson, as tracked by the instructor and
sidewalker.
b. Within six weeks, Patrick will understand how to say "whoa" and pull
back on reins, eight out of 10 attempts.
c. By the end of the spring and fall session, Melissa will tack her horse
without assistance, building accuracy in process and using a task
analysis checklist.
d. By the end of the spring and fall session, Linda will comply with all
directions from the instructor, with 100% compliance.
- Correct Answer - a. Within six weeks, Adam will demonstrate looking in
the direction of movement for 15 minutes of lesson, as tracked by the
instructor and sidewalker.
When teaching a new volunteer about proper rider position, the
instructor describes how good posture supports participants to have all
the following EXCEPT:
a. improved balance
b. minimized effort
