2015 JUNIOR EQUINE ACTIVITIES

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1 2015 JUNIOR EQUINE ACTIVITIES EASY 2867 (easy) HH24 Q: Generally, in horse shows, when is a snaffle bit or bosal allowed? A: When showing a junior horse 5 years old or younger 2868 (easy) HH24 Q: What is a "junior" horse? A: One that's 5 years of age or younger 2869 (easy) HH46 Q: Explain how to back your horse in showmanship. A: Turn to face towards the rear of the horse with your right hand extended. Walk forward beside the horse as it backs up 2870 (easy) HH44 Q: In showmanship, if you are dressed in hunt seat attire, what equipment should your horse wear? A: English bridle (also accept plain leather halter) 2871 (easy) HH44 Q: What personal equipment is prohibited in showmanship classes? A: Spurs 2872 (easy) HIH182D-1 Q: What is possibly the oldest team equine sport? A: Polo 2873 (easy) HIH180D-1 Q: Which breed dominates cutting competitions? A: Quarter Horse 2874 (easy) HIH185D-1 Q: How many vaulters may be on the horse at one time? A: One, two or three (accept any) 2875 (easy) HIH615-2 Q: What is freestyle reining? A: Reining maneuvers set to music 2876 (easy) H5-34 Q: Where are the dividing lines that define the quarter system of showmanship? A: Down the backbone of the horse & across its shoulders 2877 easy) HH40 Q: What is the difference between performance & equitation classes? A: Performance judging emphasis is on horse; Equitation judging emphasis is on rider

2 2878 (easy) HIH199O-1 A: What do the initials USPC stand for? A: United States Pony Club 2879 (easy) HIH181D-1 Q: Dressage is one of how many official Olympic equestrian sports? A: Three (Info only -- dressage, show jumping, & eventing; reining is currently a demonstration sport at the Olympics) 2880 (easy) H5-34 Q: What is the name of the game played by teams on horseback using mallets to hit a wooden ball? A: Polo 2881 (easy) HIH185D-1 Q: What discipline is defined as gymnastics on horseback? A: Vaulting 2882 (easy) H5-21 Q: What is the only current women's event in rodeo? A: Barrel racing 2883 (easy) H4-34/TH21 Q: What is the term for the person who rides a horse in a race? A: Jockey 2884 (easy) HIH250 Q: In general, what type of horse is the best candidate for a therapeutic riding horse? A: An extremely tolerant one 2885 (easy) HIH172-1,183D-1 Q: The term "dressage" comes from a French word meaning what? A: Training 2886 (easy) HIH162-2,183D-2 Q: What is the automatic beginning score for a reining pattern? A: (easy) HIH180D-1 Q: What is the beginning score for a cutting horse entry? A: (easy) H1-35 Q: What is the common term for riding a horse across country, in fields, on roads, in parks, on logging trails, etc.? A: Trail riding 2889 (easy) H4-33 Q: Which type of class is judged on the rider? A: Equitation/horsemanship

3 2890 (easy) H4-34 Q: What do you call the official who ranks the horses at horse shows? A: Judge 2891 (easy) HH40 Q: What do you call advanced exercises & training in horsemanship? A: Dressage 2892 (easy) HH22 Q: Referring to reining, in order to achieve a sliding stop, when should you signal your horse for the stop? A: When the horse's rear legs are moving forward under its body 2893 (easy) HH52 Q: On long trail rides, how often should you dismount & lead your horse? A: 5 minutes each hour 2894 (easy) H1-31 Q: Name a horse show class in which patterns are generally used. A: Showing in hand/showmanship, Western, English, Dressage, Trail (accept any reasonable answer) 2895 (easy) HIH Q: Name an English riding activity that a saddle seat rider does not participate in? A: Jumping 2896 (easy) IH180D-1 Q: In which equine sport does the rider "drop" the reins & allow the horse to work independent of any guidance? A: Cutting 2897 (easy) HH40 Q: Polo matches are divided into 7 ½ minute periods called what? A: Chukkars 2898 (easy) HH44 Q: What is the purpose of a showmanship pattern? A: To test the exhibitor's ability to present a horse to the judge 2899 (easy) HH44 Q: When is a show stick acceptable for showmanship classes? A: When you're showing a draft horse 2900 (easy) HH44 Q: When do you NOT switch sides in showmanship? A: When showing a draft horse 2901 (easy) HH40 Q: What is the term for games on horseback? A: Gymkhana

4 2902 (easy) HH10 Q: What is the term for the rider's personal attire & any equipment he might require for showing? A: Appointments 2903 (easy) HH40 Q: What is a flat race? A: Race without jumps 2904 (easy) HH46 Q: In showing your horse at halter, how much space should be left between your horse & the next nearest one? A: One horse length OR 8 feet 2905 (easy) HH42-43 Q: What builds character faster than purple ribbons? A: Good sportsmanship 2906 (easy) HH45 Q: In a show, what side are you supposed to be on when leading your horse? A: Left 2907 (easy) HH40 Q: Where is the emphasis placed in a pleasure or performance class? A: On the horse 2908 (easy) HH24 Q: On which side of the horse should the ends of split reins fall when using one finger between the reins? A: Same side as reining hand 2909 (easy) HH24 Q: How should you change directions on the rail in a horse show? A: Turn towards the inside (away from the rail) 2910 (easy) HH40 Q: What is gymkhana? A: Games on horseback 2911 (easy) HH40 Q: What do you call a race without jumps? A: Flat race 2912 (easy) HH42 Q: In the show ring, how many lengths should you stay from other riders? A: One horse length OR 8 feet 2913 (easy) HH46 Q: When turning the horse in front of a halter show judge, which direction do you generally turn? A: To the right OR away from you

5 2914 (easy) HH24 Q: After you have mounted, on which side of the horse should the romal be found? A: Opposite side from the reining hand 2915 (easy) HH42 Q: When riding in group classes like equitation, name one thing you can do to avoid bunching up? A: Pass, cut corner, circle to get to clear area 2916 (easy) HH45 Q: Do not show a horse at halter until you are sure of what? A: That you can control the horse 2917 (easy) HH44 Q: How far ahead of the class starting time should the judge post any required pattern? A: At least one hour 2918 (easy) HH24 Q: If you are using split reins, how many fingers can be between the reins in a Western Equitation class? A: One 2919 (easy) HIH180D-1 Q: What is the purpose of a cutting competition? A: To show the ability of the horse to cut a cow from a herd & prevent it from returning 2920 (easy) HH9 Q: What is the term for having a pleasing, graceful, alert general appearance? A: Stylish 2921 (easy) HH46 Q: What type of turn is generally preferred in showmanship? A: Pivot turn 2922 (easy) HH20 Q: What are appointments? A: Equipment & clothing used in showing 2923 (easy) HH9/DET245 Q: What does the term "shown in hand" mean? A: Shown at halter or showmanship 2924 (easy) HH46 Q: Besides keeping your horse posed so the judge gets the best view, name one other thing you should do at all times during a showmanship class. A: Be aware of where the judge is, know what's expected of you/know the pattern 2925 (easy) HH43 Q: Please fill in the blanks. Be a good sport. Win without and lose without. A: With without bragging & lose without complaining

6 2926 (easy) DET273/CCS/HIH Q: Name one type of trail ride A: Social (pleasure), competitive, & endurance 2927 (easy) H5-34 Q: How many barrels are there in a cloverleaf pattern? A: Three 2928 (easy) HIH162-2,183D-2 Q: What do you call reining maneuvers set to music? A: Freestyle reining 2929 (easy) HHch8 Q: Scurry, potato race, speed barrels, flags & pole bending are all activities seen at what type of equestrian event? A: Gymkhana (games) 2930 (easy) HH40 Q: What do the following horse show classes have in common pole bending, dressage & harness ponies? A: They are all performance classes 2931 (easy) HH24 Q: When showing with romal reins in stock seat equitation, what extra piece of equipment must be attached to the saddle? A: Hobbles JUNIOR BONUS 3067 (junior bonus) HH24 Q: What are the appropriate gaits performed in stock seat equitation? A: Walk, jog/trot & lope 3068 (junior bonus) TH40/HH26 Q: What gaits does a 3-gaited horse perform? A: Walk, trot, canter 3069 (junior bonus) HIH162-1,183D-1 Q: Name 3 things that are included in a reining pattern. A: Circles, flying lead changes, roll backs, 360 degree spins, sliding stops 3070 (junior bonus) H5-15 Q: Showmanship patterns contain common elements. Name 3. A: Walk, jog/trot, 180 degree turn/pivot turn, set up/stand for inspection

7 3071 (junior bonus) HIH250-1 Q: Name 3 things a therapy horse must learn to tolerate A: Wheelchairs, loading ramps, crutches, sudden noises, rider's lack of balance, inadvertent pressure (leg/hand) by rider, etc. (accept any reasonable answer) 3072 (junior bonus) HIH181D-1 Q: Name 3 official Olympic equestrian sports. A: Dressage, 3 day eventing/combined training, show jumping (Reining is currently a demonstration sport with no medals), 3073 (junior bonus) HH25 Q: Name 3 pieces of prohibited equipment for hunt seat equitation A: Martingales, tie-downs, flash nosebands 3074 (junior bonus) HH43 Q: What are 2 things you should remember when winners are announced? A: Win graciously, lose graciously Don't run over the judge when picking up ribbons Listen to judge's reasons for placing - it may help in the future 3075 (junior bonus) HH24 Q: Name 3 pieces of optional personal appointments in stock seat equitation A: Spurs, chaps, sweaters, vests, coats 3076 (junior bonus) HH25 Q: Name 3 pieces of optional personal appointments in hunt seat equitation A: Unroweled spurs, crops/bats, gloves