PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS | 100% CORRECTLY
ANSWERED AND RATED A+ | 2025/2026
GUIDE
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
digital flexor tendon areas are inflamed. The horse does not shoe any
signs of lameness. What is MOST LIKELY the cause?
A. Carpitis
B. Capped Elbow
C. Dorsal metacarpal disease
D. Windpuffs
- Correct Answers - Windpuffs
From the picture below, what is the proper foot falls for an equine at the
trot?
- Correct Answers - 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 horses head drops.
B. When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horses head pops up.
When a lame foot strikes the ground, the horses 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 horses head will drop when
the rider's outside leg is too far behind the girth
- Correct Answers - When a lame foot strikes the ground, the horse's
head pops up. When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horses 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. Abcess
B. Sidebone
C. Navicular Syndrom
D. Arthritis
- Correct Answers - Arthritis
,During a lesson, the instructor observes that an equine is swishing its
tail, nipping at people, and pinning its ears. These behaviors could likely
indicate any of the following EXCEPT:
A. Unbalanced Rider
B. Incorrect Handling by Leader
C. Increased Enrichment in class
D. Gaving too many people in Space
- Correct Answers - Increased enrichment in class
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 Answers - 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 Answers - Physical indicates if vertebra spacing is safe enough
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 Answers - Thigh and Hip hold
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 andto reduce
the impact of his self-stimulation behaviors on the horse. Once the
QUESTIONS | 100% CORRECTLY
ANSWERED AND RATED A+ | 2025/2026
GUIDE
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
digital flexor tendon areas are inflamed. The horse does not shoe any
signs of lameness. What is MOST LIKELY the cause?
A. Carpitis
B. Capped Elbow
C. Dorsal metacarpal disease
D. Windpuffs
- Correct Answers - Windpuffs
From the picture below, what is the proper foot falls for an equine at the
trot?
- Correct Answers - 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 horses head drops.
B. When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horses head pops up.
When a lame foot strikes the ground, the horses 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 horses head will drop when
the rider's outside leg is too far behind the girth
- Correct Answers - When a lame foot strikes the ground, the horse's
head pops up. When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horses 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. Abcess
B. Sidebone
C. Navicular Syndrom
D. Arthritis
- Correct Answers - Arthritis
,During a lesson, the instructor observes that an equine is swishing its
tail, nipping at people, and pinning its ears. These behaviors could likely
indicate any of the following EXCEPT:
A. Unbalanced Rider
B. Incorrect Handling by Leader
C. Increased Enrichment in class
D. Gaving too many people in Space
- Correct Answers - Increased enrichment in class
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 Answers - 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 Answers - Physical indicates if vertebra spacing is safe enough
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 Answers - Thigh and Hip hold
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 andto reduce
the impact of his self-stimulation behaviors on the horse. Once the
