Equine 1 Obj. 8.03 - Saddles Lesson

Multiple Choice

The frame that creates the structure of a saddle is the:

• cantle.

• fork.

• horn.

• tree.

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What is the pommel?

• Back part of the western saddle seat

• Forward or front part of the saddle

• Padding under the tree frame

• Spring tree frame under the seat

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What is the cantle?

• Back part of the saddle seat

• Forward or front part of the saddle

• Padding under the tree frame

• Spring tree frame under the seat

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The stirrups are the part of the saddle that:

• form the back of the seat.

• frame the underside of the seat.

• hold the rider’s feet.

• hold the saddle in place.

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Amanda and Jill went to a local riding stable. As they saddled their horses, Amanda explained they were using western saddles because the saddles had a horn and:

• a cut back pommel.

• no cantle.

• two girths.

• two stirrup bars.

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A strap that goes underneath the horse’s belly to hold the saddle on is the:

• girth.

• horn.

• panel.

• skirt.

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The girth or cinch is attached to the saddle by:

• billet straps.

• cantle bars.

• shoehorns.

• stirrup leathers.

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The veterinarian is treating Susan’s horse for saddle sores. As they discuss treatment, the vet discovers Susan has been using a worn-out:

• cantle.

• girth.

• horn.

• pad.

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The 30–35 pound western saddle that is very good for pleasure and trail riding is the:

• forward-seat saddle.

• general purpose saddle.

• racing saddle.

• saddle-seat rig.

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A heavy-duty saddle weighing 38–55 pounds that has a large horn for stock work is the:

• bareback rig.

• dressage saddle.

• forward-seat saddle.

• roping saddle.

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A saddle used for horse shows because of its heavy ornamentation is the:

• bareback rig.

• dressage saddle.

• equitation saddle.

• forward-seat saddle.

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A saddle without stirrups that is often used in the place of a bronc saddle is the:

• bareback rig.

• dressage saddle.

• equitation saddle.

• roping saddle.

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A saddle used for bucking horses because it allows the rider freedom of movement is the:

• bronc saddle.

• equitation saddle.

• forward-seat saddle.

• saddle-seat saddle.

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The American saddlebred is moving through the reining pattern with obvious signs of pain. The horse checks out sound, but further investigation indicates:

• a cut back pommel.

• a loose saddle girth.

• stirrups attached to the stirrup bar.

• worn-out panels under the saddle tree.

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An English saddle that has a cut-back pommel to show off the movement of Tennessee Walkers and gaited horses is the:

• bareback rig.

• bronc saddle.

• forward-seat saddle.

• saddle-seat saddle.

Multiple Choice

An English saddle used for hunters and jumpers is the:

• bareback rig.

• bronc saddle.

• forward-seat saddle.

• racing saddle.

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The dressage saddle is an English saddle that comes from the:

• bronc saddle.

• equitation saddle.

• roping saddle.

• forward-seat saddle.

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A saddle used by jockeys because it is extremely lightweight is the:

• equitation saddle.

• forward-seat saddle.

• racing saddle.

• saddle-seat saddle.