Horse Training Quiz

What is the benefit of letting a horse out onto a longer rein?

• It makes them run faster

• It sends them away onto a bigger circle

• It helps them jump higher

• It calms them down

Why is it beneficial to walk a young horse in hand around the lunging circle?

• To tire them out

• To accustom them to the lunging process

• To teach them new tricks

• To make them jump

Why is it difficult for a young horse to follow directions from two people?

• Horses are naturally independent

• It can be confusing for the horse

• Horses prefer to follow one person

• It is against training protocols

What is the initial step some trainers take before lunging alone?

• Use a mechanical device

• Lead the horse with an assistant

• Start with verbal commands

• Train the horse indoors

What is unlikely if the side-reins are sufficiently loose?

• The horse will jump

• The horse will run backwards or panic

• The horse will stop

• The horse will speed up

What should be done as lunging sessions continue?

• Remove the side-reins

• Progressively shorten the side-reins

• Increase the speed of lunging

• Introduce a new rider

What is the initial step if the horse lunges well from the cavesson?

• Remove the cavesson

• Attach side-reins

• Increase the speed

• Introduce a new rider

How should the outside rein be used when riding a sensitive horse?

• To encourage the horse to trot

• To introduce it gradually

• To maintain balance

• To halt the horse

What is the role of short leathers in lunging?

• To make the horse run faster

• To prepare the horse for a rider’s legs

• To make the horse jump higher

• To relax the horse

What is the effect of short stirrup leathers on bouncing?

• Increases bouncing

• Controls bouncing

• Has no effect

• Stops bouncing completely