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PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (44)
While preparing a horse that has been Windpuffs
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
From the picture below, what is the 2, 1, 1, 2
proper foot falls for an equine at the
trot?
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While warming up an When a lame foot strikes the ground, the
equine at the trot, the horse's head pops up. When a sound foot
instructor observes the strikes the ground, the horses head drops
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
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horses head will drop
when the rider's
outside leg is too far
behind the girth
A horse leader is Arthritis
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
During a lesson, the Increased enrichment in class
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:
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A. Unbalanced Rider
B. Incorrect Handling by
Leader
C. Increased Enrichment in
class
D. Gaving too many people
in Space
A participant is Anxiety
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
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PATH INTL CTRI STUDY GUIDE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (44)
While preparing a horse that has been Windpuffs
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
From the picture below, what is the 2, 1, 1, 2
proper foot falls for an equine at the
trot?
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,8/16/25, 10:38
AM
While warming up an When a lame foot strikes the ground, the
equine at the trot, the horse's head pops up. When a sound foot
instructor observes the strikes the ground, the horses head drops
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
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horses head will drop
when the rider's
outside leg is too far
behind the girth
A horse leader is Arthritis
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
During a lesson, the Increased enrichment in class
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:
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A. Unbalanced Rider
B. Incorrect Handling by
Leader
C. Increased Enrichment in
class
D. Gaving too many people
in Space
A participant is Anxiety
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
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