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ATS Horse Leader Quiz

Please NOTE: Horse Leaders MUST be approved by a Staff Member. We prefer our Horse Leaders to have been a Side Walker for at least one session.

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Quiz Questions

True or False: The Horse Leader should fully groom the horse and pick the horse's feet prior to the assigned lesson. *

True

False

Once you have haltered/bridled the horse, can you leave the horse in the cross ties while you go to the tack room to retrieve another item? *

Yes

What is your main responsibility as a Horse Leader? *

Check all that apply.

Student

Side Walker

Horse

Tack

When the horse is stopped in the arena for any reason, where should the Horse Leader be standing? *

On the left side by the horse's cheek

In front of the horse

On the right side by the horse's cheek

None of the above

When asking a horse to trot, which of the following are true? *

The Horse Leader should take a few steps ahead of the horse to coax them

The Horse Leader should wait for the horse to take a couple steps at the trot before moving

The Horse Leader should stay at the horse's cheek and lean slightly forward while cueing the horse verbally to trot

True or False: During an Emergency Dismount, Horse Leaders should remain in the same spot and not move the horse. *

True

False

Which of the following does NOT occur during a Platform Mount? *

The Horse Leader stops the horse at the first cone before proceeding to line up at the platform

The Horse Leader should wait for directions from the Instructor between each step

The Horse Leader should have the horse lined up at the platform before the student comes up the ramp

The Horse Leader should keep the horse as still as possible while next to the platform

True or False: The Horse Leader is in charge of making sure the girth is tight before the student mounts. *

True

False

True or False: During a lesson, if a ball rolls past the Horse Leader, he/she should walk away from the horse (while still holding the lead rope) to retrieve the ball. *

True

False

Which of the following is NOT a proper way to hold the lead rope? *

Wrap the lead rope around your hand

Fold the excess lead rope in your hand

Keep your hand 12" away from the horse's halter on the lead rope