Soundness Right Ans - all four of the horse’s feet hit the ground
rhythmically
Unsoundness Right Ans - serious condition that affects an equines
usefulness and way of moving
Blemish Right Ans - a defect that hurts an equines appearance but does not
hurt its working ability
Signs of discomfort in horse Right Ans - ear pinning, tail swishing, nipping,
stiffness
Equine behaviors in lesson setting Right Ans - biting, spooking, cow
kicking, bucking
knowledge of equine behavior solution/causes Right Ans - horse
soundness, equipment fit, rider balance and behavior, working environment,
volunteer influences
Why a good topline is important Right Ans - plays vital role in animals
movement and health. Horse can better manage unbalanced riders, age better,
and stay in the program longer
Topline affected by Right Ans - age, genetics, training, saddle fit, nutrition
aka protein and essential amino acid contents in feed
Exercises to help topline Right Ans - lateral movements: leg yields,
transitions, bending, walking up hills, body stretches
How to ensure equine wellness Right Ans - - give breaks
- select equine for riders and activity
- build relationships with equine and vol/instructor
- tailor work with PATH std
- monitor stressors in herd and within program
- keep consistent routine
- fitness programs fit for horse
- monitor nutrition and health
, Review your horse anatomy!! Right Ans - Horse anatomy picture
Review conformation pictures Right Ans - conformation picture
When viewed from the front instructor should look for equines Right Ans -
- width of chest
- correctness of legs
- spring of rib
- head
- depth of body
- symmetry
when viewed from the rear the instructor should be looking for the equines
Right Ans - - muscle definition
- correctness of legs
- depth of body
- symmetry
when viewed from the side, the instructors should be looking for the equines
Right Ans - - balance and symmetry
- length and thickness of neck
- length and lie of topline
- length of bone in the legs
- depth of body
- joining angles
- correctness of legs
what is conformation and where should you observe it Right Ans - anatomy
that affects equines way of going. should be observed in motion from the
front, hind, and side as well as in a bend
Equine movements instructor should watch for Right Ans - - unsoundness
- way of going
- footfall patterns on two tracks
- freedom of movement and bend
- frames
unsoundness examples Right Ans - - bowed tendon
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