| Tack | Windswept | Horsemanship | Explanations behind riding stuff | Riding technique |
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What is the front part of the saddle called?
pommel
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What should you do if there is poop in the ring?
tell michaela and DEF DONT WALK IN IT
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One horse hand is equal to how many inches?
4 inches
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How do you ask your horse for a canter?
outside leg slight inside rein
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What are the 2 lines your body should follow?
Ear, shoulder, hip heel and elbow, wrist, horses bit
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What is a flash and how do you put it on?
a thin strap attached at center of regular noseband and secured under horse's chin
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What is a cribbing collar and what horse uses one? show pic of how to put it on
Momma
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The average length of a horses canter stride is how many feet? How do you walk a line?
12 feet. count off
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Should you use leg in a downward transition?
heck YES prob more than in upward for some horses
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What side of the horses neck should your extra rein fall?
right
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What are bellboots?
used to protect horses hooves
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What is a martingale and what is it used for? What are the 2 types?
Standing and running. Martingale used to control horses head weight and preventing horse from throwing its head too high
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How do you tell how hold a horse is?
their teeth
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Why is it important that your horse is coming forward from behind? what does that mean
important to get energy from leg to hand, helps get horse in self carriage and not leaning on forehand
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Where should your foot be in the stirrup?
should be ball of foot, lined up with line on your boot
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What grooming equipment should you use when your horse is sweaty?
curry comb
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What is the name of the horse that looks kinda like a cow? but in a cute way
Shandy!
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What is the normal resting temperature for a horse?
100-101 Farenheit
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What are some exercises you can do to get your horse to get more balanced (if they are too far on the forehand)?
circles! collection and extensions, upward and downward transitions so they are listening
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What are the 3 things you need for a good flat ride? im thinking of 3 specific things but just elaborate on what you think
frame, step, and impulsion
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How should you test if your girth is tight?
should fit 3 fingers under girth
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Name as many windswept horses as you can
lots
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Name 3 parts of the bridle
examples: browpeice, cheekpiece, browband, noseband, throat latch, reins
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How do you slow your horse down?
half half (pull on reigns and then release) release is super critical
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What are the 3 types of distances you might get to a jump? How can you make the not so good ones look better?
short, just right, long. for short you stretch up for long you press forward and support
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