General Equitation/Riding Flashcards
Name one of the two terms for the right side of the horse.
Far side or Off side
Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 20
Name 3 equitation seats.
Hunt Seat, Saddle Seat, Stock (western)
Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 20
The off side of the horse is what side?
Right
Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 20
What term refers to the rider’s legs, hands, weight and voice, as used in controlling the horse?
Aids
Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 20
When mounting for English equitation, on what part of the saddle do you place the right hand?
Cantle
Source: Horses and Horsemanship, Ensminger, p. 434
Name the four basic aids used in controlling your horse.
Voice, hands, legs, weight
Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 21
What is the name given to the rising and descending of a rider with the rhythm of the trot?
Posting
Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 20
What is a rubberneck?
A horse with a very flexible neck, hard to rein
Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 9
When mounting a horse, on what side do you generally mount?
Left
Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 20
When riding in groups, what kind of distance should you keep between horses?
Horse length
Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 53
What is a stargazer?
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
What is a half-halt?
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)
What is posting?
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)
To obtain a left lead, which leg would you apply pressure with?
Right
Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 23
What is the proper way to ask your horse to back?
Grip with your legs, hold reins low, pull lightly using give & take motion
(Source: Horses and Horsemanship (National 4-H Council), p. 23)