What are the two basic riding styles?
English, Western
What is a hand?
4" (Unit of measurement at wither height)
From which side do you mount a horse
Horse's Left
What are the main parts of a saddle?
Tree, Seat, Cantle, fenders, knee roll, stirrups, stirrup leathers, skirts, pommel (swell), Gullet, horn, rigging Dee, Flank Billet
Riders communicate with the house through what aids?
Leg aids, hand aids, body language, seat
What are the pressure points for guiding a horse with a bridle and bits?
Bars of the mouth. Spaces or gums on lower jaw of the horse between the incisors and molars.
Tongue. All bits place some pressure on the tongue at some point, pushing it down into the mouth.
Corners of the mouth. Lips at corners of the mouth where the bit
What is a bosal and what is it used for?
Rawhide nose band used in place of a bit.
A modified bridle used to guide the horse by the head without a bit, urilizes other head pressure points.
List and Define the 2 major types of bits.
Curb and Snaffle
Snaffle bit works on direct pressure
Curb bit works off of leverage
Not mouthpiece that defines the bit, but the cheek piece
What makes a bit severe?
Size of bit (smaller is more severe)
Shank length of curb bit (longer is more severe)
Size of port (Taller is more severe)
Additional pieces, e.g., a spade bit is more severe
How are reins used differently with a:
A. Snaffle bit?
B. Curb bit?
A. Snaffle bit; usually closed reins
B. Curb bit; Usually split reins
List the parts of a bridle
Headstall, browband, ear piece, throat latch, bit, reins, chin strap, cheek piece, etc.