Training/Conditioning

Question 1

What is the term for the highest form of specialized training of the riding horse?

Answer 1

High school

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 139

Question 2

Name three different training methods using negative reinforcement or adverse stimuli.

Answer 2

Punishment, escape, avoidance

Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 1240-3

Question 3

When teaching a horse t neck-rein, using two hands, one to pull and one to bear on the neck, what is that called?

Answer 3

Leading and bearing rein

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 25, 166, 196

Question 4

What is the conditioning method for horses that increases stamina, wind and muscle tone while preventing trauma to the feet and legs?

Answer 4

Swimming

Source: The Horse, Evans, p. 784

Question 5

What is the name given to a horse that cannot be broken?

Answer 5

Outlaw

Source: Illustrated Dictionary of Equine Terms, p. 198

Question 6

How do you teach a young foal to lead?

Answer 6

Use a tail rope (non-skid loop over hindquarters, pulling gently forward)

(Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 950-4)

Question 7

What is the basis of horse training?

Answer 7

Power of association

Source: Horse Science (National 4-H Council), p. 7

Question 8

How should a workout conclude?

Answer 8

With a warm-down period

Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, p. 851-9

Question 9

What provides a good monitor of how horses respond to exercise?

Answer 9

Heart rate

Source: AYHC Horse Industry Handbook, 851-1