Bits
The most common type, with a joint in the middle of the mouthpiece. Can apply pressure to the bars, tongue, and corners of the mouth, and the joint can pinch the tongue.
Snaffle
This subtle and almost invisible communication between horse and rider involves the rider's legs, seat, and hands, guiding the horse's movements and impulsion.
Aids
This refers to the angle at which the horse's head and neck are carried, impacting balance, propulsion, and overall performance.
Frame
All adult horses have the same number of teeth. True or False?
False
A break of gate counts as a fault. True or False?
False
A combination of snaffle and curb action, with two sets of reins attached to the bit.
Pelham
This critical aspect of horsemanship involves consistently riding the horse forward from the leg, creating energy while maintaining control.
Impulsion
Horses can only breathe through their nose. True or False?
True.
Where is the horse's collarbone located?
They do not have a collarbone.
You may walk through the timers in the reverse direction after the buzzer has blown with no penalty. True or False?
True
The straight sides of the bit help with turning, applying pressure to the opposite side of the bit when the rein is pulled.
Full Cheek Snaffle
Beyond riding skills, this encompasses a deep understanding of equine behavior, proper care, and safety practices, ensuring the well-being of the horse and the rider.
Horsemanship
This ligament helps prevent overextension in the fetlock joint.
Suspensory Ligament
The stifle is equivalent to what in the human body?
Knee
A penalty incurred by a horse and rider for errors made while navigating a course of jumps.
Faults
A solid, straight mouthpiece that distributes pressure more evenly across the tongue and bars.
Mullen mouth
Equitation basics is based on what two primary components of the body?
Lines and angles
What mineral helps calm horses' stomachs and proactively prevents ulcers?
Calcium
What is the line called where the hoof and the hair meet?
Coronary or Coronet Band
Course format splits one course into two phases, continuing immediately into the second phase if the first phase had zero faults.
Power and Speed
What type of bit is designed to use leverage from the poll?
Gags
What is an advanced jumping technique where the rider's hands follow the horse's head and neck movement, maintaining a consistent line from the elbow to the horse's mouth throughout the jump
Automatic Release
This organ is comparable to the human appendix and is the first section of the large intestine, housing microbes for fermentation.
Cecum
A small thickened and hardened spot on the skin that is on the underside of the fetlock.
Ergot
In a timed jumper class, this class type involves efficiently navigating the course with the fewest faults while maintaining a consistent pace and getting as close to a specific time.
Optimum time.