General Equitation/Riding Flashcards

1
Q

Name one of the two terms for the right side of the horse.

A

Far side or Off side

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 20

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2
Q

Name 3 equitation seats.

A

Hunt Seat, Saddle Seat, Stock (western)

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 20

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3
Q

The off side of the horse is what side?

A

Right

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 20

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4
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What term refers to the rider’s legs, hands, weight and voice, as used in controlling the horse?

A

Aids

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 20

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5
Q

When mounting for English equitation, on what part of the saddle do you place the right hand?

A

Cantle

Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 434

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6
Q

Name the four basic aids used in controlling your horse.

A

Voice, hands, legs, weight

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 21

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7
Q

What is the name given to the rising and descending of a rider with the rhythm of the trot?

A

Posting

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 20

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8
Q

What is a rubberneck?

A

A horse with a very flexible neck, hard to rein

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 9

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9
Q

When mounting a horse, on what side do you generally mount?

A

Left

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 20

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10
Q

When riding in groups, what kind of distance should you keep between horses?

A

Horse length

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 53

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11
Q

What is a stargazer?

A

A horse that holds his head too high & its nose out

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 9 / Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 254

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12
Q

What is a half-halt?

A

A slight check in pace to collect a horse before applying the necessary aids for a change in pace or movement

(Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 128)

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13
Q

What is posting?

A

Rising and descending of the rider with the rhythm of the trot

(Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 20 / Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 218)

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14
Q

To obtain a left lead, which leg would you apply pressure with?

A

Right

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 23

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15
Q

What is the proper way to ask your horse to back?

A

Grip with your legs, hold reins low, pull lightly using give & take motion

(Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 23)

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16
Q

Ride with your weight on what part of the foot?

A

Ball

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 20

17
Q

Heavy hands can cause damage to what part of the horse?

A

Mouth (bars)

18
Q

When speaking of horseback riding, what is a passenger?

A

One who rides without control, letting the horse go as it wishes

(Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 40)

19
Q

What term means “the art of riding horseback”?

A

Equitation

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 20

20
Q

A horse length equals how many feet?

A

8 feet

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 20

21
Q

When should you signal your horse for the stop?

A

When the horse’s rear legs are moving forward under its’ body

(Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 22)

22
Q

When you get ready to mount properly, what do you do to get your horse under control?

A

Adjust the reins evenly with enough tension to feel the bit & hold horse steady

(Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 20)

23
Q

Explain how you would “gather” your horse?

A

Take up on reins & settle in saddle

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 21

24
Q

When riding a trot Western style, the body should be inclined slightly more in which direction than at the walk?

A

Forward

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 21

25
Q

What aids are used when asking a horse to take the left lead & how are they used?

A

Apply pressure with right leg, shift weight to left

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 23

26
Q

What does it mean to “pull leather”?

A

Holding to the saddle with both hands when riding a bucking horse

(Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 20)

27
Q

Explain how you would get your horse to sidepass?

A

Hold horse in to prevent forward motion. Rein in the direction you wish to move forequarters & use outside leg to move hindquarters.

(Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 23)

28
Q

What is horsemanship?

A

The art of riding the horse & understanding its needs

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 20

29
Q

When riding, your legs are used to signal what?

A

Speed & movements

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 21

30
Q

What is the purpose of a warm-up?

A

Gives horse a chance to loosen up stiff muscles

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 41

31
Q

What part of the horse’s body do your hands control?

A

The forehand

Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 21