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