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Equine 1 - Obj. 8.03 Saddles

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

cantle.

b)

fork.

c)

horn.

d)

tree.

2.

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

a)

bronc saddle.

b)

equitation saddle.

c)

forward-seat saddle.

d)

saddle-seat saddle.

3.

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

a)

bareback rig.

b)

dressage saddle.

c)

equitation saddle.

d)

roping saddle.

4.

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

a)

equitation saddle.

b)

forward-seat saddle.

c)

racing saddle.

d)

saddle-seat saddle.

5.

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

a)

bareback rig.

b)

dressage saddle.

c)

equitation saddle.

d)

forward-seat saddle.

6.

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

a)

a cut back pommel.

b)

a loose saddle girth.

c)

stirrups attached to the stirrup bar.

d)

worn-out panels under the saddle tree.

7.

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

a)

bronc saddle.

b)

equitation saddle.

c)

roping saddle.

d)

forward-seat saddle.

8.

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

a)

bareback rig.

b)

bronc saddle.

c)

forward-seat saddle.

d)

saddle-seat saddle.

9.

An English saddle used for hunters and jumpers is the:

a)

bareback rig.

b)

bronc saddle.

c)

forward-seat saddle.

d)

racing saddle.

10.

What is the pommel?

a)

Back part of the western saddle seat

b)

Forward or front part of the saddle

c)

Padding under the tree frame

d)

Spring tree frame under the seat

11.

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

a)

bareback rig.

b)

dressage saddle.

c)

forward-seat saddle.

d)

roping saddle.

12.

What is the cantle?

a)

Back part of the saddle seat

b)

Forward or front part of the saddle

c)

Padding under the tree frame

d)

Spring tree frame under the seat

13.

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

a)

cantle.

b)

girth.

c)

horn.

d)

pad.

14.

The girth or cinch is attached to the saddle by:

a)

billet straps.

b)

cantle bars.

c)

shoehorns.

d)

stirrup leathers.

15.

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)

a cut back pommel.

b)

no cantle.

c)

two girths.

d)

two stirrup bars.

16.

The stirrups are the part of the saddle that:

a)

form the back of the seat.

b)

frame the underside of the seat.

c)

hold the rider’s feet.

d)

hold the saddle in place.

17.

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

a)

forward-seat saddle.

b)

general purpose saddle.

c)

racing saddle.

d)

saddle-seat rig.

18.

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

a)

girth.

b)

horn.

c)

panel.

d)

skirt.