Question 1

How many fences are typical in a Jumping Course?

	6
	8
	12
	7
Standard Jumping courses, whether Hunters or Jumpers are always 8 fences. A fence may be set up to be jumped multiple times during the jumping of a course, but 8 fences are the standard for a full course.

Question 2

how do you adjust the stride of a horse between fences in jumping?

	Pull back on the reins.
	Kick the horse hard on the sides of his barrel.
	Control the impulsion of the rear quarters of the horse.
	Drop your contact on your reins.
You must practice with your horse´s pace before attempting to control the length of stride in Jumping. Lengthened strides require more impulsion from the rear quarters. Whereas, shorten-collected strides require controlled impulsion; you want the horse to move forward with energy and impulsion, you simply want that energy and impulsion under submission of the rider´s control.

Question 3

How do I make my horse always find the correct lead on landing off of a fence?

	I ever so slightly half halt on the leading rein and I keep the focus of my eyes on the direction that we will travel on landing.
	I whip him with a jumping bat on the side I want to take the lead on landing.
	I lean over to that side of the horse as I am approaching the fence.
	I turn my horse´s ever so slightly to the side that I want him to pick up the lead on landing from the fence.
Refer to Jumping Tips, and remember that your horse will always follow the direction of your eyes. If your eyes are always darting left-right-then center and then repeating, your horse´s will become confused and not trust your direction. So, in Jumping, always MAINTAIN THE FOCUS OF YOUR EYES on an object on the horizon that is in the direction that you will travel once you have landed on the other side of the fence.

Question 4

To successfully compete in English Equitation, do I need to have a particular saddle style?

	No, any English Saddle is fine.
	Yes, I should have a square cantled English Saddle.
	Yes, I should always use a Dressage Saddle.
	No, Equitation is the judging of the Rider´s ability, not on the tack or the horse.
Unfortunately, it is not a written rule, but to be considered in serious competition in Equitation classes, you must show in an Equitation Cut English Saddle. In Saddleseat, this is a very scooped seat, with a Square Cantle; in Hack classes, the Close Contact Saddle with a Square Cantle is the norm. A Dressage saddle is seldom available with a square cantle. Only PESSOA makes a square cantled Dressage saddle.....my guess is for the Equitation requirements.

Question 5

Does a saddle (English or Western) need to fit both the horse and the rider?

	Yes, it is for the safety and the comfort of both the horse and the rider.
	No, as long as there is a saddle on the horse that is correctly secured, it is okay no matter fit.
	No, a saddle is perfectly alright to ride in if it fits the horse alone.
	No, a saddle that is not too small for the rider is satisfactory.
To ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable ride, you must make sure that the saddle fits the horse, and the rider. It can be very difficult to find such a saddle, but it can be done. If the saddle does not fit the horse, that is how horses´ develop "Vices" towards riding and riders...such as bucking, rearing, halting, and bolting. If the saddle does not fit the rider, a rider can slip slide all around, and make a horse want to rid him/herself of such a sloppy rider; or, the rider will be uncomfortable and not ride relaxed and assured, but will be fighting for a comfortable spot on the saddle.

Question 6

Is any Western Curb bit acceptable for Pleasure Riding, in the ring and on the trail?

	Yes, a curb bit is the only acceptable Western type of bit.
	No, some bits are designed only for the show ring, and others only for the trail ride.
	Yes, in the ring, is no different than out on the trail, except that the area is confined.
	No, curb bits vary in height of curb, length of shank, pivot of shank, angle of curb and all these have different effects.
No matter English or Western each and every bit is unique and specifically designed for a particular use. Some horses only need a cosmetic bit, others need to assist the rider with leverage and control. Do not use a curb bit on your horse, unless you are sure that this is exactly the best bit for your horse. In Western Showing, several types of bits are acceptable, depending on the class and show rules. In Pleasure or Trail Riding, it is whatever is the best bit to control the horse in the area in which it will be used at that time.

Question 7

Are liniments designed for general all purpose use?

	Yes, they can be used for general all purpose care and treatment.
	No, they are to be used with caution.
	Yes, they are considered safe for all horses, and all uses.
	No, liniments are heat production, and therefore careful observation of the use must be kept in mind.
Liniments are heat producing by composition. Therefore, to use in general all purpose use, they must be diluted, and in no way restrictive such as use with splint boots or bandages or blankets. If you use as a body wash, do not blanket the horse, except with a heat expelling fabric as a cooler; if you use as an after workout coolant, then NEVER seal with splint boots or bandages, leave open and exposed.

Question 8

Does the horse´s hoof only grow in the Fall/Winter?

	Yes, this is when the drying effects of the Spring and Summer are relieved, and the hoof gets a chance to grow.
	No, the hoof grows the same rate all year.
	No, the hoof only grows in the Spring/Summer.
	No, the hoof grows all year, but increases slightly in Spring/Summer.
Moisture can cause multiple of hoof problems. Most horses, in most climates, increase hoof growth in the Spring/Summer when they are at pasture, or receiving fresh cut hay, and when the weather dries out. The average amount per month of growth is half an inch.

Question 9

When looking for a horse of my own, can I find any breed in all price ranges?

	Yes, all Breeds can range high and low.
	No, some of the Breeds that are not as available in all areas, will always be more valuable.
	No, some Breeds will always be in the upper $$$ range, others will always be in the lower $$$ range.
	Yes, every horse has a price; and every seller has a price; and every buyer has a price.
All of these answers could be true, at a particular time. However, as Breeds begin popularity, they will retain their market value until the Breed is saturated into the Buying Market. A Breed that currently is overpriced almost anywhere you go, is the Friesen. They are enjoying continent to continent popularity now, and are pricey everywhere because of this. The availability factor is not able to meet the demand, so the price is high everywhere. Only when availability exceeds demand in almost every area, is when prices start to go down. Tip Section, Breeds of Horses has many helpful bits of information on Breed Selection.

Question 10

Can feed effect the mental stability of a horse?

	No, a horse is who it is, irregardless of the diet.
	No, trainer, rider or handler can effect the horse´s mental stability, but not feed.
	Yes, like children eating chocolate, a horse´s diet can completely change his/her mental stability.
	Yes, hot horses need hot feed, and cold horses need cold feed.
Diet can effect how a horse thinks, reacts and learns. If the diet is unbalanced or incorrect for that horse, the horse´s system lets you know, by the horse´s reactions and ability to comprehend. Hot horses should be fed calming and low ratio diets. Cold horses often need a feed that is designed to increase energy and reactions, such as is found in "hot" feeds like C-O-B or extruded feeds.

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