1. Describe the footfall pattern of each gait listed below. Label the footfall patterns.
Jog/trot, Walk, Lope/canter______________________outside hind leg, diagonal pair, inside front ______________________hind foot, front foot (same side), hind foot, front foot (same side) ______________________the diagonal pairs of legs work togetherAdditional question on gaits. True or false. Use T for true and F for false.______ There is no difference between a jog and trot. _______ The jog is a western gait that should be slow and collected allowing the rider to comfortably remain seated in the saddle. _______ Extended jog (western) is slower than a walk. _______ Collected or sitting trot (hunt seat) is similar to the jog in western with slightly more forward motion, rider sits at this gait. _______ Extended trot (hunt seat) should be a noticeable lengthening of the stride with slight increase in speed, rider may be required to post (hunt seat) or sit as in dressage. _______ The canter used in hunt seat should show forward motion with a longer stride (than a lope) and medium speed. _______ The hand gallop (hunt seat) is judged on how fast you go without control.
2. Have knowledge of the development of a horse breed. Fill in the blanks.
quarter, Wimpy P1, registered, American Quarter Horse, World, Janus, Sam Houston, foundation sire, 1940, Leo, largest
These heavily muscled, compact horses could run a short distance over a straightaway faster than any other horse, and the fastest were called Celebrated American Quarter Running Horses by English colonists in the 1600s. In 1940 a registry was formed to preserve the breed which officially became the ____________________________________. ~ www.aqha.com 1674 First ________________ mile races held in the colonies 1756 __________________, a thoroughbred Stallion that influenced the early "Quarter Horse" imported to America. 1828 Copper Bottom, Stallion owned by _____________________ foaled 1895 Peter McCue (__________________________) foaled 1937 _______________________ was foaled 1940 _____________________ (foundation sire) foaled 1940 Three Bars a Thoroughbred stallion very influential in the quarter horse was foaled _____ Quarter Horse Association was founded 1941 First horse ____________________________ ~ Wimpy P1 1967 First Quarter Horse Congress held - world _____________________ single breed show 1974 First ____________________ Show held
3. Correct method of bridling horse. Put in order of procedure.
_______ Hold bridle by the crownpiece in left hand and have reins loosely draped over your right shoulder. _______ Unfasten halter and let nose piece slide down horse's nose. _______ Fasten throatlatch loosely, you should be able to slip a fist snugly under it. _______ Fasten cavesson (hunt seat) snugly around nose. _______ Bring bridle up to horse sliding crownpiece over ears and slipping bit into horse's mouth.
4. 5 common western bits. Please label
Bosal, Billy Allen, Tom Thumb, loose ring snaffle, Correction bit
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5. 5 common hunt seat bits. Please label.
Jointed Pelham, Dee-ring cooper roller snaffle, full cheek snaffle, Egg-butt Dr Bristol snaffle, Kimberwicke
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6. Give three examples of horse related careers and education needed for each.
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