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How to ride a horse confidently
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  • 1. What is the first thing you should do before approaching a horse?
A) Immediately try to mount.
B) Run up to the horse quickly.
C) Wave your arms aggressively.
D) Speak to the horse calmly.
  • 2. What is the purpose of grooming a horse before riding?
A) To make the horse look pretty.
B) To annoy the horse.
C) To make the saddle fit better without adjustment.
D) To check for injuries and remove dirt.
  • 3. Which of these is NOT part of the basic tack?
A) Bridle
B) Bell boots
C) Girth
D) Saddle
  • 4. What is the correct way to mount a horse?
A) Asking someone to lift you up.
B) Jumping directly onto the horse's back.
C) Using a mounting block if available.
D) Pulling yourself up using the reins.
  • 5. How should you hold the reins for basic riding?
A) Letting them dangle.
B) Very tightly.
C) With a light but firm grip.
D) Very loosely.
  • 6. What is the term for the horse walking?
A) Canter
B) Gallop
C) Walk
D) Trot
  • 7. What is the term for the horse's two-beat gait?
A) Trot
B) Gallop
C) Canter
D) Walk
  • 8. What is the term for the horse's three-beat gait?
A) Walk
B) Trot
C) Gallop
D) Canter
  • 9. What is the term for the horse's fastest gait?
A) Gallop
B) Trot
C) Walk
D) Canter
  • 10. How do you ask a horse to walk on?
A) Pull on the reins.
B) Squeeze gently with your legs.
C) Yell at the horse.
D) Kick the horse hard.
  • 11. How do you ask a horse to turn?
A) Apply pressure with the rein in the direction you want to go.
B) Kick the horse on the opposite side.
C) Pull both reins back hard.
D) Lean in the opposite direction.
  • 12. How do you ask a horse to stop?
A) Yank the reins hard.
B) Lean forward.
C) Kick the horse's sides.
D) Sit deep in the saddle and apply gentle, even pressure on the reins.
  • 13. What should you do if a horse starts to buck?
A) Jump off the horse immediately.
B) Yell at the horse.
C) Lean forward and hold on tightly.
D) Lean backward and pull on the reins.
  • 14. What is the importance of maintaining good posture while riding?
A) To look more attractive.
B) To make the horse more comfortable (primarily).
C) It's not important.
D) To maintain balance and control.
  • 15. Why is it important to look where you want to go?
A) It's a good habit.
B) The horse can read your mind.
C) There's no reason.
D) It helps with balance and direction.
  • 16. What does 'posting' refer to?
A) Cleaning the horse's hooves.
B) Sending letters on horseback.
C) A type of fence.
D) Rising and sitting in the saddle at the trot.
  • 17. Why is it important to cool down a horse after riding?
A) It's not important.
B) To prevent muscle soreness and stiffness.
C) To show off your riding skills.
D) To make the horse happy.
  • 18. What is the correct way to dismount a horse?
A) Fall off the horse.
B) Swing your leg over and slide down.
C) Ask someone to catch you.
D) Jump off the horse.
  • 19. What should you do with the reins after dismounting?
A) Hold them tightly in your hand.
B) Drop them on the ground.
C) Drape them over the horse's neck.
D) Tie them tightly to the saddle.
  • 20. What is the most important thing to remember when riding?
A) Ignore the horse's cues.
B) Show off your skills.
C) Ride as fast as possible.
D) Stay calm and confident.
  • 21. What should you wear on your head when riding?
A) Nothing.
B) A properly fitted riding helmet.
C) A baseball cap.
D) Sunglasses.
  • 22. What type of footwear is most appropriate for riding?
A) Riding boots with a heel.
B) Bare feet.
C) Sandals.
D) Sneakers.
  • 23. What is a snaffle bit?
A) A type of horse breed.
B) A type of bit that applies pressure to the corners of the mouth.
C) A type of stirrup.
D) A type of saddle.
  • 24. What is a curb bit?
A) A type of horse shoe.
B) A type of helmet.
C) A type of bit that applies pressure to the poll, chin groove, and mouth.
D) A type of rein.
  • 25. What does it mean if a horse pins its ears back?
A) It is cold.
B) It is usually a sign of discomfort or aggression.
C) It is happy.
D) It is listening intently.
  • 26. What is longeing?
A) Feeding the horse treats.
B) Exercising a horse in a circle on a long rope.
C) Giving the horse a bath.
D) Brushing the horse's tail.
  • 27. What is cross-tying?
A) Using a single lead rope.
B) Letting the horse roam free.
C) Tying a horse using two lead ropes attached to opposite walls.
D) Tying the horse to a fence.
  • 28. What does 'contact' refer to in riding?
A) Touching the horse's side.
B) Making eye contact with the horse.
C) The horse making physical contact with another horse.
D) The connection between the rider's hands and the horse's mouth through the reins.
  • 29. If your horse spooks, what should you do?
A) Punish the horse for being scared.
B) Reassure the horse with your voice and try to regain control.
C) Jump off immediately.
D) Scream loudly.
  • 30. What is impulsion in riding?
A) A type of horse breed.
B) The horse's energy and willingness to move forward.
C) A type of saddle pad.
D) A riding discipline.
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