Halter
Hint: Do NOT list the different aspects looked at--this is the ONE WORD that includes all of them!
Conformation
Which of these events is ridden using English tack and attire?
Hunter Under Saddle
In the most common pattern, which of these gaits is requested first:
a) Walk
b) Trot
c) Extended walk d) Extended trot
Extended walk
Name a Stock Horse event performed "On the Rail"
Stock Horse Pleasure
Is Halter performed "In-Hand" or "Under Saddle"?
Bonus: 50 extra points--Name another class of the same type you selected above
"In-Hand"
Showmanship at Halter, also accept In-hand Trail
What terms are used to describe gaits in Western Pleasure? Select all that are correct
A) Walk B) Jog C) Canter D) Trot
Bonus: For an extra 50 points--Which gait is required in both events
A) Walk, B) Jog
A) Walk
Instead of using cones as markers in the arena, what arena props are used in this class and where are they placed? 100 points for each correct answer
Signs placed along the arena rail designating the next requested gait
Name the Western event that is most similar to Hunt Seat Equitation
Bonus: For an extra 50 points-- In both classes, is the horse or the rider being judged
Western Horsemanship
Bonus: the rider
The horse's Topline should be ___________ than the Underline
Bonus: For an extra 50 points for each correct answer)-- Name the three parts of the topline between the withers and tail (in any order)
Shorter
Bonus: Back, Loin, Croup
What is the correct term used for a 2-Beat diagonal gait in Hunter Under Saddle?
Trot
What is the term used to describe changing from one gait to another in the pattern?
Transitioning
Name 3 obstacles that may appear in a Trail class?
Bridge, Gate, back an "L", trot or lope over logs, weave cones, 360 turn in a box
When viewed from the rear, which should be the widest?
A) Hip B) Stifle C) Gaskin D) Fetlock
C) Stifle
Which of these apply to BOTH events?
A) Performed "On the Rail" B) It is correct to reverse toward the center of the arena C) It is correct to reverse by turning either toward OR away from the fence D) Horses are judged moving in both directions around the arena
Bonus: For an extra 50 points-- Name an event that DOES ALLOW an incorrect choice from above
A), B), and D)
Bonus: C)--Stock Horse Pleasure
When asked to for an extended trot or extended lope, what is the major change the judge is looking for?
Bonus: For as extra 50 points--The lope is requested both directions of the pattern--what does this allow the judge to evaluate?
Lengthening of stride
Note: Although there will be some increase in speed, this is not the important difference when a gait is extended
Bonus: correct left and right leads
Which event involves jumping?
Bonus: For an extra 50 points--How many jumps are required?
Hunter hack
2
The angle of a horse's shoulder should be about how many degrees?
Bonus: Extra 100 points-- What part of the lower leg should also be about this same angle?
45 to 50 degrees
Bonus: Pasterns
Hunter Under Saddle class is designed to mimic travel that would be desirable in horses chasing the hounds in Fox Hunting--What is the common phrase used to describe this way of going?
S __ I T __ B __ __ to P __ __ P __ __ E
"Suitable to Purpose"
Name the 3 correct ways to ride an extended trot
Bonus: For an extra 100 points, which of these will result in a major deduction or disqualification in other judged riding events
1) Sitting
2) Standing in the stirrups and holding onto the saddle horn
3) Posting
Bonus: 2, because the rider is touching the saddle with the free hand during competition
In Stock Horse Pleasure, what designated maneuvers are requested: Walk, trot, stop & back, extended lope, extended trot, stop & r __ __ __ __ __ __, extended walk, __ __ __ __,
Bonus: For an extra 50 points for each correct answer, which two gaits are requested twice in the same pattern.
Reverse, lope
Bonus: Trot and Lope