1 - Why do western boots have high heels?
To look fashionable
To provide better leg positioning
To prevent the foot from sliding through the stirrup
To assist the rider when they mount a horse
2 - Riding gloves can:
Give you a better grip on the reins
Protect your hands against the elements
Prevent blisters
Give you a better score in jumping competitions
3 - It is safe to leave a horse’s halter on when he is turned out in pasture:
False
True
4 - When riding, the best footwear you can use is:
A sandal
A sneaker
Barefoot, for better contact with the horse
A sturdy boot with a short heel
5 - What is a Peacock Stirrup?
A stirrup with a bent shape
A blue-colored stirrup used for showing
A safety stirrup
A kind of dye for stirrup leathers
6 - A red ribbon tied to a horse’s tail at a show means:
Nothing, it is there to make the horse look pretty
The horse has bad gas
The horse might kick
The horse is a mare
7 - If your horse is participating in rigorous demanding work, he should have:
A bosal
A martingale
A strong bit
Splint Boots
8 - According to the January 2008 regulations, any youth rider competing at an FEI sanctioned event must do what if they lose their Helmet?
They must stop, dismount, and secure their helmet before continuing
They may keep riding and leave the helmet behind
Complete the next jump and go back for the helmet
Automatic disqualification and they must leave the field
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