The Training Scale

In which European country was the Training Scale (Scales of Training) first developed?

(a)  

Before starting any training session with a horse, it is important to check that the horse is sound, free from discomfort and also that it feels....

• Alert

• Relaxed

• hungry

The foundation (first step) of the training scale is _ _ _ _ _ _. This should be established and consistent in all three paces prior to further development.

(a)  

The second step on the training scale is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . There are two aspects to this - lateral and longitudinal

(a)  

Which is the third step on the training scale which completes the foundation?

• Rhythm

• Straightness

• Suppleness

• Contact

• Impulsion

A moment of suspension is when all four feet are off the floor - this can be found in:

• Walk

• Trot

• Canter

• Gallop

• Rein back

When referring to footfall sequences, it is common practice to always start with the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ hindleg.

(a)  

Which pace is being shown in the image?

• Walk

• Trot

• Canter

• Gallop

Which pace is illustrated by the footfall sequence in the image?

• Walk

• Trot

• Canter left

• Canter right

To assess the quality of the trot, length of stride and activity should be taken into consideration - if the trot is active the horse should be:

• Over tracking

• Tracking

• Under tracking

• Tracking up

• Tracking down