Tack and Equipment
Conformation/POH
Horse Care
IEA Rules and Regulations
In the Ring
100
When using a girth with only one elastic side, which side of the horse does the elastic go on?
Left
100
What is the bony structure found in the tail?
The dock
100
List 3 signs of colic
pawing, rolling, sweating, phelming, etc
100
Who can spurs and when should they be used?
Spurs can only be used when provided. No beginner riders are allowed to use spurs, no matter what.
100
What direction should you track when you enter the show ring?
left
200
Name a leverage bit
gag, pelham, 3 ring, etc
200
Where is the heart girth of the horse?
It runs right behind the withers and shoulder of the horse on its barrel
200
Name three types of wraps
standing, sweat, shipping, poultice, polo, etc
200
How long should you hold a halt for?
3 to 5 seconds
200
How many feet in 5 stride line?
What is 72 feet
300
Name 2 pieces of equipment that help the saddle stay in place
girth, no slip, breast plate, crupper strap
300
Name the three bones of the hoof?
Short pastern, navicular, coffin
300
Name four stable vices
pawing, weaving, kicking, cribbing, stall walking,
300
Name the 2 different ways to do a simple change of lead.
Through the trot or the walk.
300
Name the 5 parts of the jump.
approach, take off, flight, landing, recovery
400
Name the three characteristics that are used to describe a bit
material, the cheek piece (side), mouthpiece (snaffle, etc)
400
What structure greatly effects the horses' stride and athletic jumping ability?
Angle of the shoulder
400
Name 3 types of wounds
laceration, abrasion, puncture
400
Describe how to do a turn on the forehand.
varies
400
Name 5 different types of jump.
oxer, vertical, plank, liverpool, roll top, swedish oxer, fan, triple bar, brush, etc
500
What is the slack of the rein called and which side should it lie on while riding?
bight of the rein, falls on the left.
500
Name 5 front limb deviations of the horse.
bucked shins, toe in, toe out, behind at the knee, over at the knee. base wide, base narrow, etc.
500
How do you go about determining the cause of a horse's lameness?
look for heat, swelling, pain on hoof testers, pulse, etc.
500
What are the 12 tests in the IEA rule book for hunt seat?
1. as an appropriate horsemanship question 2. halt 3. sitting trot 4. demonstrate a 2 point at the walk or trot 5. figure 8 at trot, demonstrate a change of diagonal 6. figure 8 at canter, demonstrate a simple change 7. change horses 8. ride without stirrups 9. change leads down center line demonstrating a simple lead change 10. counter canter, no more than 8 counter canter at a time 11. half turn on forehand or half turn on haunch 12. trot a jump not to exceed 2'6"
500
Name 3 things that should be considered when designing a course.
the footing, size of the arena, type of horses, skill level of class, height of jump