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During an initial evaluation, participant refuses to keep helmet on for extended amount of time. What is instructor's next best step? a. have participant put on a hoodie to line helmet b. anticipate that participant will wear helmet for first lesson c. provide names of local therapists
d. suggest they wear a snug hat during the day to get used to the feeling - ANSWER - suggest
wearing a snug hat Identify which goal is written in SMART format a. Within six weeks, Adam will demonstrate looking in the direction of movement for 15 minutes of lesson as tracked by instructor and sidewalker b. within 8 weeks, Pat will understand how to say whoa and pull on reins 8/10 attempts c. by end of spring and fall session, Melissa will tack her horse without assistance using a task analysis checklist
d. By end of spring and fall, Linda will comply with all directions 100% of time - ANSWER - A
When teaching a new volunteer about proper rider position, the instructor describes how good posture supports participants to have all of the following except: a. improved balance b. minimized effort c. ability to breathe
d. decreased spasticity - ANSWER - decreased spasticity
A rider with autism has joined a class. When selecting an equine what do you consider a. narrow to medium based equine to minimize stress on joints b. finding equine that responds to neck reining and voice aids c. finding an equine that is larger with smooth gate
d. finding nonresponsive equine that is calm with movements - ANSWER - finding non responsive
equine that is calm with movements For a rider struggling to grasp and shorten reins, what would be suitable rein choice? a. ladder reins b. gaming reins c. rommel reins
d. split reins - ANSWER - ladder reins
A new participant is trying on a helmet for fit. What is appropriate space between rider's eyebros and helmet brim? a. 1 finger b. 2 fingers
- 3 fingers
d. 4 fingers - ANSWER - 2 fingers
Which of the following is an appropriate aide to support a rider's foot? a. shoelaces to hold rider's foot in stirrup b. rubber bands to hold rider's foot in stirrup c. velcro to hold foot in stirrup
d. never use additional supplies - ANSWER - rubber bands
How many safety checks must be completed throughout an EAAT mounted lesson? a. 1 just before riders mount b 2 before riders mount and immediately after c. 3 before and immediately after mounting and before any increased balanced challenge
d. 4 before riders mount, after mount, 5 min into lesson and prior to dismount - ANSWER - 3
All of the following are considered a good, balanced position for a rider EXCEPT: a. sitting in middle of seat bones b. feet/legs under body
b. nose c. roof of mouth
d. poll - ANSWER - cheek
While preparing a horse that has been in a therapeutic riding program for many years, the instructor observes that the animal's bursa and deep flexor tendon areas are inflamed. No signs of lameness. Most likely cause? a. carpitis b. capped elbow c. dorsal metacarpal disease
d. windpuffs - ANSWER - windpuffs
what is proper footfall for an equine at a the trot? a. 2413 b. 2112 c. 2312
d. 3412 - ANSWER - 2112
While warming up an equine at the trot, the instructor observes the horse's head pop up and then down dramatically and uncharacteristically and with the rhythm of the trot. What is happening? a. lame foot strikes ground head pops up, sound foot ground head drops b. sound foot strikes ground, horse's head pops up. lame foot ground head drops c. when a horse has an energetic trot, head movement ore pronounced d. horse with energetic trot, horses head will drop when riders outside leg is too far behind girth -
ANSWER - when a lame foot strikes the ground, horse's head pops up
A horse leader is 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. Most likely issue? a. abscess b. sidebone c. navicular
d. arthritis - ANSWER - arthritis
During a lesson, the instructor observes that an equine is swishing the 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. having too many people in space - ANSWER - increased enrichment in class
A participant is sweating, breathing rapidly and refusing to comply. Likely cause? a. ADHD b. anxiety c. sensory processing disorder
d. bipolar - ANSWER - anxiety
why is an atlantoaxial instability test required for participants with down syndrome. a. indicates if heart is healthy enough b. indicates if vertebra spacing is safe for activity c. indicates if gastrointestinal abornmalities
d. indicates immune disorders - ANSWER - vertebra spacing
When teaching a volunteer to support a 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 - ANSWER - thigh and hip hold
An instructor is teaching a horse leader proper procedures for an emergency dismount. What does the horse leader do during this event? a. stay with equine b. stay with rider c. unclip from horse
d. tie off horse - ANSWER - stay with equine
ideal headset - ANSWER - perpendicular to ground to slightly forward of vertical
nearside - ANSWER - left side of horse
offside - ANSWER - right side of horse
rein back - ANSWER - Backward movement in which hooves are raised and set down almost
simultaneously by diagonal.
rollback - ANSWER - A series of movements that blend together to look like one movement;
incorporates a run or lope, a balanced stop, a fast, smooth 180-degree pivot and a fast break out of the rollback into a run or lope on the proper lead.
side pass - ANSWER - A movement in which the horse goes straight and sideways; the horse's
outside leg should cross over in front of the supporting leg. This movement has a slight degree of forward motion. Side passing lets you move the horse over to open and close a gate easily when mounted, helps in suppling and in preparing for flying changes.
snaffle bit - ANSWER - a bit that works by direct action in horse's mouth
trappy - ANSWER - short, quick, choppy stride, seen in horse's with short steep pasterns and
straight shoulders A normally responsive horse is refusing to move. What do you check first? a. leader's hand on lead b. girth c. bridle/reins
d. flank - ANSWER - bridle
Which bit provides leverage? - ANSWER - curb bit
A horse is weaving in its stall. What do you do?
a. increase turnout
b. decrease workload - ANSWER - increase turnout
A western saddle extend to the hip. What do you do? - ANSWER - new saddle
Windpuffs? - ANSWER - fetlock joint
Right forelock is sore. When the horse is at a trot will the head go up or down when the right foot
hits the ground - ANSWER - Up
Offside role for emergency dismount? - ANSWER - help bring leg over
Hind end sinks down, tail down, sign about to - ANSWER - kick
Knees are angled in - ANSWER - bowed leg
The instructor is teaching a canter with riders who have anxiety. What do you do? a. One canters in half the arena while the other half trots, b.have one canter on rail at a time
c. have half canter and half trot - ANSWER - have one canter on the rail at a time
Mounted and in ten minutes a horse seems sore. THe rider is attached to the horse and has anxiety. What should the instructor do? a. stay mounted and feel for heat b. change lesson movements c. dismount and walk horse around
d. dismount, put horse away and have rider do something else - ANSWER - dismount, put horse
away and rider does something else What typ eof saddle would be best for an overweight rider with balance issues?
when choosing a saddle, the lease applicable is? a. age b. height c. weight
d. disability - ANSWER - age
a blind students wants to trail ride, what should initial objective be? - ANSWER - walk whoa
transitions
What is role of horse leader other than leading? - ANSWER - aide in horse movements with rider
Which conformation flaw affects the gait of the horse? - ANSWER - splay foot
When evaluating a horse for a lesson that day, it is best to observe an equine - ANSWER - at a trot
on hard surface
If the saddle is too long on a horse you should - ANSWER - replace with more properly fitted saddle
When should you not do a tack check - ANSWER - at the mounting block
In a group lesson, if one horse is faster than the others - ANSWER - allow horse to pass one horse
length to the inside of other horses
What should an instructor to do help a hearing impaired rider - ANSWER - have another rider
demonstrate
what do you consider first in arena set up - ANSWER - how best to keep riders in motion
what is a common injury with calf knees - ANSWER - bowed tendons
Use for a gait belt - ANSWER - useful for transitions (mounting and dismounting)
Proper pad fit at shoulders? - ANSWER - 2 - 3 fingers of clearance at the top and 4 inches on side
accommodations for hearing impaired students - ANSWER - visual markers in arena, someone to
follow
Proper type of emergency dismount - ANSWER - croup dismount, instructor has riders hip/waist
and pulls towards chest
Knock need conformation - ANSWER - narrow chested, deviate inwards
front of vertical, hollow back, heels up, knees squeezing? what do you do first a. shoulders back b. heels down
c. neutral pelvis tilt - ANSWER - pelvis
bog spivan - ANSWER - cow hocks
Horse comes to trail, stops, turns head and whinnies. what do you do a. prepare for emergency dismount b. have leader use rope to go forward
c. wait and see - ANSWER - prepare for emergency dismount
Person has stiffness on left side - ANSWER - track away from weaker side
Saddle has balance shifted in cantle. what adjustment would you make - ANSWER - add a riser or
bump pad
