10/2/24, 4:08 PM
EUNICE
PATH INTL CTRI with questions and 100% sure answers
While preparing a horse that has been in Windpuffs
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 proper 2, 1, 1, 2
foot falls for an equine at the trot?
While warming up an equine at the trot, When a lame foot strikes the ground, the horse's head pops up. When a sound foot
the instructor observes the horse's head strikes the ground, the horses head drops
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
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A horse leader is taking an equine in the Arthritis
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 instructor observes Increased enrichment in class
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
A participant is sweating, breathing Anxiety
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
Why is an atlantoaxial instability test Physical indicates if vertebra spacing is safe enough for activity
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
When teaching a volunteer to support a Thigh and Hip hold
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
An instructor is teaching a horse leader Stay with the Equine
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.
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All of the following responsibilities can be Soundness Check
conducted by trained volunteers EXCEPT:
a. physical warm-up of equines
b. mounting and dismounting
c. soundness check
d. cooling off of equines
What is the BEST strategy an instructor Perform Task Analysis of the skill
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.
C. Use knowledgeable coaches to provide
prompting when needed.
D. Videotape a lesson and have a peer
provide feedback.
What is hypertonia? Increased Muscle Tone
a. Decreased muscle tone
b. Increased muscle tone
c. Decreased bone mass
d. Increased bone mass
A rider with autism spectrum disorder has Finding a non-responsive equine that is calm with movements
newly joined the class. When selecting an
equine, what is typically a consideration?
a. Finding a narrow- to medium-based
equine to minimize stress on joints.
b. Finding an equine that readily responds
to neck reining and voice aids.
c. Finding an equine that is larger with a
smooth gate.
d. Finding a non-responsive equine that is
calm with movements.
For a rider struggling to grasp and Ladder Reins
shorten the reins, what would be a
suitably adaptive rein choice?
a. Ladder reins
b. Gaming reins
c. Rommel reins
d. Split reins
A new participant is trying on a helmet for 2 fingers' width
fit. The helmet is snug, and the straps are
adjusted to ensure the helmet does not
tip backward or forward. What is the
appropriate space between the rider’s
eyebrows and the helmet brim?
a. 1 finger’s width
b. 2 fingers’ width
c. 3 fingers’ width
d. 4 fingers’ width
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EUNICE
PATH INTL CTRI with questions and 100% sure answers
While preparing a horse that has been in Windpuffs
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 proper 2, 1, 1, 2
foot falls for an equine at the trot?
While warming up an equine at the trot, When a lame foot strikes the ground, the horse's head pops up. When a sound foot
the instructor observes the horse's head strikes the ground, the horses head drops
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
1/28
,10/2/24, 4:08 PM
A horse leader is taking an equine in the Arthritis
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 instructor observes Increased enrichment in class
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
A participant is sweating, breathing Anxiety
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
Why is an atlantoaxial instability test Physical indicates if vertebra spacing is safe enough for activity
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
When teaching a volunteer to support a Thigh and Hip hold
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
An instructor is teaching a horse leader Stay with the Equine
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.
2/28
, 10/2/24, 4:08 PM
All of the following responsibilities can be Soundness Check
conducted by trained volunteers EXCEPT:
a. physical warm-up of equines
b. mounting and dismounting
c. soundness check
d. cooling off of equines
What is the BEST strategy an instructor Perform Task Analysis of the skill
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.
C. Use knowledgeable coaches to provide
prompting when needed.
D. Videotape a lesson and have a peer
provide feedback.
What is hypertonia? Increased Muscle Tone
a. Decreased muscle tone
b. Increased muscle tone
c. Decreased bone mass
d. Increased bone mass
A rider with autism spectrum disorder has Finding a non-responsive equine that is calm with movements
newly joined the class. When selecting an
equine, what is typically a consideration?
a. Finding a narrow- to medium-based
equine to minimize stress on joints.
b. Finding an equine that readily responds
to neck reining and voice aids.
c. Finding an equine that is larger with a
smooth gate.
d. Finding a non-responsive equine that is
calm with movements.
For a rider struggling to grasp and Ladder Reins
shorten the reins, what would be a
suitably adaptive rein choice?
a. Ladder reins
b. Gaming reins
c. Rommel reins
d. Split reins
A new participant is trying on a helmet for 2 fingers' width
fit. The helmet is snug, and the straps are
adjusted to ensure the helmet does not
tip backward or forward. What is the
appropriate space between the rider’s
eyebrows and the helmet brim?
a. 1 finger’s width
b. 2 fingers’ width
c. 3 fingers’ width
d. 4 fingers’ width
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