CTRI Exam – Questions And Verified Solutions (Pass!)
Characteristics of a Program Horse Right Ans - respond to diverse groups
of handlers, tolerate sporadic movement, non-reactive, and tolerate new
experiences
Approximate Age of Suitable Equine Right Ans - 8-16 years, late teens or
early twenties
Does breed matter when selecting equines? Right Ans - Not necessarily,
some breeds are more able to accommodate therapeutic programs, but it is
not a determining factor
What are some considerations for confirmation? Right Ans - Confirmation
should not impact ability to perform activities or create unsoundness. An
equine does not need perfect confirmation to be considered. (Long-term
soundness is the goal)
Describe General Gait Right Ans - moves forward easily and is able to pick
up feet well, may respond to voice commands
rack Right Ans - faster exaggerated four-beat gait
running walk Right Ans - four-beat gait with lateral sequence, hind hoof
will set down before forefoot on same side
tolt Right Ans - four-beat gait with ipsilateral sequence of footfalls and
eight phases
General Heigh for Program Horses Right Ans - 14-15HH
Navicular Disease Right Ans - inflammation or degeneration of the
navicular bone and its surrounding tissues usually in the front feet of the
horse
ringbone lameness Right Ans - affects the pastern and coffin joints in
horses
, laminitis Right Ans - inflammation and damage of the tissue between the
hoof and underlying coffin bone
reliability Right Ans - equine is consistent and dependable
Lungeing Right Ans - builds the top-line, useful for reinforcing vocal aids,
and expands lesson programs
Factors that Impact Student and Equine Right Ans - Participants height,
weight, volunteers needed, mounting procedure, lesson goals, temperament,
cognitive characteristics, sensory needs, skill level, tack
How to discourage equine burnout Right Ans - enrichment, careful
selection, allow for breaks, fitness programs, turnouts, and relationships with
specific handlers
signs of burnout in equines Right Ans - changes in behavior, nipping,
avoidance of being haltered, pinning ears, and hesitation
signs of equine stress Right Ans - showing whites of eyes, pinned ears,
rapidly moving arms, gnawing, flared nostrils, repetitive behaviors such as
cribbing, excessive sweating, tail swishing, unwillingness to work, decreased
appetite, attempts to feel
Stressors Right Ans - temperatures, shifts in weather, stabling stress,
trailering, changes in routine, illness, difficult mounting or dismounting (think
about whiskey and cider) inappropriate workloads, carrying unbalanced
riders (huckleberry)
During a lesson, the instructor observes an equine is swishing the tail, nipping,
and pinning ears. These behaviors could likely indicate any of the following
except:
a. unbalanced rider
b. incorrect handling by the leader
c. increased enrichment
d. having too many people in its space Right Ans - c. increased enrichment