1. Correct grooming procedure. Put in the correct order of use. Items listed below.
1st __________________________________
2nd _________________________________
3rd _________________________________
4th _________________________________
5th _________________________________
Optional ________________________________
finishing cloth, hard brush, curry comb, soft brush, hoof pick, mane and tail comb
2. Correct method of picking and cleaning out hoof. Fill in the blanks with the words listed below.
Standing on the horse's ____________________, facing the horse's hindquarters, place left hand on horse's shoulder. Slide hand down horse's ____________ and grasp above ankle and squeeze. Grasp hoof pick in right hand so that pick points _______________ from yourself. When all of debris is removed you will see an upside down "V" on the bottom of the hoof, called the ___________. While cleaning out hooves keep your _________________ clear of the area your horse needs. Keep toes pointed in the ___________________________________ as the horse's feet. left side, leg, away, frog, opposite direction, feet
3. Beats per gait. Fill in the number of beats per gait.
Walk-_____ beats Trot and jog - _____ beats Canter and lope - _____ beats4. True or false statements on the 5 natural aids. Put a T beside the statements that are true and an F beside the statements that are false.
_______ Eyes ~ Shifting your weight from one seat bone to another can indicate change in direction as in a slow turn to either side or as in asking for a fast spin as in a reining pattern. Also communicates speed and lateral (side to side) control.
_______ Voice ~ Verbal communication such as "smoothing", "kissing", "clucking" or asking for a stop by saying "whoa" _______ Hands ~ Controls the reins therefore controls speed and direction _______ Seat ~ The direction in which your are looking directly affects your body position therefore communicating direction and speed control to your horse. Example: If you are looking in the direction you wish to go, your body is in a balanced position, if you are looking down towards the ground you weight shifts forwards and your heels come up out of their recommended position. ________ Legs ~ Legs are used to ask for changes in direction along with speed control.5. Correct attire for riding. Please circle the correct answer.
Riding helmet Bike helmet helmet specifically designed for equine riding Motorcycle helmet Pants sweat pants overall type pants jeans or breeches Boots Cowboy boots or riding boots Hikingboots gym shoes Shirt spaghetti strap top Tube top shirt covering stomach Hair hanging in front of eyes contained in a pony tail or barrette cut it off
6. Parts of tack. Place the appropriate letter in the box next to part.
| Hunt seat saddle parts | Western saddle parts |
| A. Stirrup Leather | A. Seat |
| B. Skirt | B. Fender |
| C. Seat | C. Horn |
| D. Stirrup iron | D. Stirrup |
| E. Girth | E. Cinch |
| F. Pommel | F. Skirt |
| G. Cantle H. Flap |
G. Cantle H. Stirrup Hobble |