PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE QUESTIONS| 2025-2026 LATEST
UPDATED| 45 REAL EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100%
RATED CORRECT | 100% VERFIED | ALREADY GRADED A+
1. 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: Windpuffs
2. From the picture below, what is the proper foot falls for an equine at the trot?:
2, 1, 1, 2
3. 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: When a lame foot strikes the ground, the
horse's head pops up. When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horses head drops
4. 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: Arthritis
5. 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: Increased enrichment in class
6. 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: Anxiety
7. 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: Physical indicates if
vertebra spacing is safe enough for activity
8. 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: Thigh and Hip hold
9. 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.: Stay with the Equine
10. 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: Soundness Check
11. What is the BEST strategy an instructor can use to ensure they are teaching
each component of a new skill?
A. State clear and detailed verbal instructions.
B. Perform task analysis of the skill.
UPDATED| 45 REAL EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100%
RATED CORRECT | 100% VERFIED | ALREADY GRADED A+
1. 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: Windpuffs
2. From the picture below, what is the proper foot falls for an equine at the trot?:
2, 1, 1, 2
3. 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: When a lame foot strikes the ground, the
horse's head pops up. When a sound foot strikes the ground, the horses head drops
4. 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: Arthritis
5. 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: Increased enrichment in class
6. 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: Anxiety
7. 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: Physical indicates if
vertebra spacing is safe enough for activity
8. 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: Thigh and Hip hold
9. 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.: Stay with the Equine
10. 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: Soundness Check
11. What is the BEST strategy an instructor can use to ensure they are teaching
each component of a new skill?
A. State clear and detailed verbal instructions.
B. Perform task analysis of the skill.
