PATH CTRI Vocab- Questions and Answers
Collected Gait Correct Ans-Remaining on the bit, the equine moves forward with its
topline raised and arched as a result of energetic impulsion. Lightness of the forehand and
engagement of the hindquarters are called for. Shorter strides that are lighter...
Collected Gait Correct Ans-Remaining on the bit, the equine moves forward with its
topline raised and arched as a result of energetic impulsion. Lightness of the forehand and
engagement of the hindquarters are called for. Shorter strides that are lighter and more
mobile
Conformation Correct Ans-Conformation is the way the equine is put together, its
physique. Good conformation is beautiful, but more important, it makes an equine able to
work well and stay sound even with hard work. Conformation defects can make an equine
weak in a particular area or they can just make it less handsome
Counter Canter Correct Ans-A suppling movement deliberately asking for the opposite of
the normal canter lead, such as right lead on a circle to the left. An equine may accidently pick
up their counter canter lead if they are not strong enough to offer the correct lead. The
instructor needs to be able to recognize and correct in cases where that is not the given cue
Crest Release Correct Ans-A way in which riders in the jumping or two-point position can
maintain balance and control by placing each hand firmly on top of the crest approximately
one-third the way up the equine's neck
Crop Correct Ans-A riding whip with a short, straight stock and a loop
Cross-Firing Correct Ans-A gait defect that occurs when the inside of the hind foot strikes
the diagonal foreleg
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Cultural Competence Correct Ans-Defined as the ability to understand, appreciate and
interact with people from cultures or belief systems different from one's own
Curb Bit Correct Ans-A type of bit designed to exert a leverage type of action in the
equine's mouth
Direct Rein Steering Correct Ans-The direct rein puts pressure on the bit, directly back
toward the rider. It works in opposition to the equine's forward motion. The direct rein makes
the equine shorten their stride, so it works best where you need more control or a tight turn
Dressage Correct Ans-A time-tested, methodical progression of exercises designed to
increase an equine's muscular capabilities and degree of suppleness, allowing them to
perform increasingly difficult movements under saddle
Adaptive Riding Correct Ans-The terms adaptive riding and therapeutic riding are both
acceptable for use and may be used interchangeably. See Therapeutic Riding for definition
Balanced Seat Correct Ans-Position of the mounted rider that requires the minimum of
muscular effort to remain in the saddle and that interferes least with the equine's movement
and equilibrium
Best Practice Correct Ans-A standard or set of guidelines that is known to produce positive
outcomes
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Bight of the Reins Correct Ans-The part of the reins passing between thumb and fingers
and out the top of the hand
Blemish Correct Ans-A defect that hurts an equine's appearance but does not hurt their
working ability (e.g., a scar)
Bolting Correct Ans-An animal breaking out of control or trying to run away
Broke Correct Ans-1. Tamed and trained to a particular function, an example would be
halter broke. 2. To leave or alter gait (e.g., the trotter broke stride)
Canter or Lope Correct Ans-A three-beat gait in which the first and third beats are made by
two legs each striking the ground independently and the second beat is made by two legs
(diagonal pair) striking the ground simultaneously. In the left lead, the sequence of beats is (1)
right hind leg strikes the ground, (2) left hind leg and right foreleg strike the ground, and (3)
left foreleg strikes the ground, followed by a moment of suspension. The reverse applies for
the right lead
Cavesson Correct Ans-Headstall with an oftentimes large noseband containing rings used
for exercising and training horses
Change of Lead Correct Ans-Change of leading leg at the canter
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