(G) TRAINING & PSYCHOLOGY

Question 1

Why is warming up a horse important before schooling?

Answer 1

It increases blood flow to the muscle, improves transfer of nutrients and oxygen from blood to muscle.

Question 2

Why is cooling out important after working a horse?

Answer 2

To bring down the heart rte, to bring the respiration rate back to normal, prevent lactic acid build up in the muscles.

Question 3

During what conditions should a horse NOT receive a massage?

Answer 3

When they have a fever, open or healing wound or systemic neurological disease.

Question 4

What are the 7 classical massage techniques used on horses?

Answer 4

Stroking, effleurage, petrissage, kneading/muscle squeezing, vibration, tapotement

Question 5

When should a rider post?

Answer 5

When the outside fore leg goes forward at the trot.

Question 6

What does a simple lead change entail?

Answer 6

A brief transition from canter on one lead to a trot to a canter on the opposite lead.

Question 7

What is a flying lead change?

Answer 7

A change of lead at the canter without a change in gait.

Question 8

As a horse becomes fitter, what happens to stroke volume and heart rate during exercise?

Answer 8

Stroke volume increases and heart rate decreases.

Question 9

When should foals begin being handled?

Answer 9

Within the first day or two of birth.

Question 10

How do you begin to teach a foal to lead?

Answer 10

Lead the mare as the foal will usually follow, put on a halter and lead rope and gently pull, if needed use a butt rope.

Question 11

How should weaning be conducted?

Answer 11

Allow the mare and foal to see, hear and smell each other without nursing for the first 7-9 days.

Question 12

List 5 of the “Code of the West” Principles.

Answer 12

Live each day with courage; Take pride in your work; Always finish what you start; DO what has to be done; Be tough but fair; When you make a promise, keep it; Ride for the brand; Talk less, say more; Remember some things are not for sale; Know where to draw the line.

Question 13

What are the levels of sportsmanship?

Answer 13

First, follow the rules and have high expectations without expecting to win; Second, attitude; Last, Seeing past yourself.

Question 14

When sharing the arena with another rider riding in the opposite direction, how do you pass?

Answer 14

Left shoulder to left shoulder.

Question 15

If traveling the same direction as another rider in an arena, how should you pass?

Answer 15

On the inside with at least a horse width between horses.

Question 16

What should a rider always do before stopping in a schooling ring?

Answer 16

Look behind for other riders and do not block the arena entrance/exit.

Question 17

What is the recommended safe distance between horses in a show ring?

Answer 17

A minimum of one horse length.

Question 18

What is the job of a Gatekeeper at a horse show?

Answer 18

Keep the show moving and running slowly.

Question 19

What should a successful Gatekeeper have with them?

Answer 19

Show bill or list of classes, writing utensil, total number of entries per the class.

Question 20

What are the necessary items for a ring steward to have with them?

Answer 20

Writing utensil, clip board, and be dressed professionally.

Question 21

What is being judge in a conformation class?

Answer 21

How the breed conforms to the breed standard in conformation.

Question 22

On what is a performance class judged?

Answer 22

How well a horse and rider negotiate a set pattern or required movements.