MODULE 1: FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS Lessons
All lessons are on Youtube. To find your lesson, click on the time in the detail section.
Do: Lessons 1-10
Do: Practice Quiz
Write: Exam (module 1 questions)
Do: Lessons 1-10
Do: Practice Quiz
Write: Exam (module 1 questions)
Practice QUIZ
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STUDY first and then try the PRACTICE QUIZ. You do not have to send it in.
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PRACTICE QUIZ
True or false: (T= True or F= False) From Lessons 1-10
1. Gloves help generalize the feelings in the rider's hands.
2. The volte can be 12 meters in diameter.
3. A proper training regime involves doing exercises once each. Never overdo exercises.
4. The rider should focus on the path ahead.
Multiple choice:
Answers are on the bottom of this page.
True or false: (T= True or F= False) From Lessons 1-10
1. Gloves help generalize the feelings in the rider's hands.
2. The volte can be 12 meters in diameter.
3. A proper training regime involves doing exercises once each. Never overdo exercises.
4. The rider should focus on the path ahead.
Multiple choice:
Answers are on the bottom of this page.
5. What does this cue card mean?
a. Halt
b. Slow to Walk
c. Slow to Trot
d. Halt to Walk
a. Halt
b. Slow to Walk
c. Slow to Trot
d. Halt to Walk
6. What does this cue card mean?
a. Rein-back
b. Up to Trot
c. Up to Canter
d. Maintain the Gait
a. Rein-back
b. Up to Trot
c. Up to Canter
d. Maintain the Gait
7. What does this cue card mean?
a. Canter right lead
b. Canter left lead
c. Turn left
d. Up to Trot
a. Canter right lead
b. Canter left lead
c. Turn left
d. Up to Trot
8. What does this cue card mean?
a. Walk on
b. Halt
c. Rein-back
d. Free walk
a. Walk on
b. Halt
c. Rein-back
d. Free walk
9. Which rein is the direct rein?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
10. Which rein is the indirect rein?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
Practice quiz answers: The only true answers are 1 and 4. Multiple Choice answers are: 5A, 6C, 7B, 8D, 9C, 10B
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a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
10. Which rein is the indirect rein?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
Practice quiz answers: The only true answers are 1 and 4. Multiple Choice answers are: 5A, 6C, 7B, 8D, 9C, 10B
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Spanish Riding School Videos
Mounted Tests
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Mounted testing via videoInternational Rider II
ASSESSMENT TEST
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Please note that either the classical or the modern dressage arena can be used but need the markers
Dressage is also a component for completion. For this rider level, you will need to send in your video tests for either Classical OR Western Dressage Bronze I test.
When you are done videoing your mounted tests, upload them to the internet (ie. Youtube), email us a link to the test and there is a fee for each mounted test.
Be sure to include your name and email! If you know your membership number include it in your email. You will be asked your horse's ID number for all discipline tests (not rider level tests). For a Classical or Western Dressage test, click here.
When you are done videoing your mounted tests, upload them to the internet (ie. Youtube), email us a link to the test and there is a fee for each mounted test.
Be sure to include your name and email! If you know your membership number include it in your email. You will be asked your horse's ID number for all discipline tests (not rider level tests). For a Classical or Western Dressage test, click here.
MODULE 2: EQUINE HISTORY & RELATIONS Lessons
All lessons are on Youtube. To find your lesson, click on the time in the detail section.
Do: Lessons 1-6
Practice: Midterm
Do: Lesson 7-12
Write: Final Exam (module 2 questions)
Do: Lessons 1-6
Practice: Midterm
Do: Lesson 7-12
Write: Final Exam (module 2 questions)
Lesson 6 (optional)
Midterm Exam
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TEST YOURSELF and see how you are doing. You do not have to send the exam in. It is just for practice.
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PRACTICE TEST FOR REVIEW
True or false: (T= True or F= False) From Lessons 1-6
1. An ungulate is a hoofed mammal.
2. Super continents cause a drop in sea levels, which brings on cooler weather and ice ages.
3. An omnivore eats meat only.
4. The Dinohippus travelled to the New World.
5. Eohippus means ‘Dawn mother’.
6. The hyracotherium lived off of fruits and plants.
7. The hyracotherium had 4 toes on the front and 3 on the back.
8. Cement protects the horse’s teeth from premature wear as they graze.
9. Silica on leaves, was too hard to chew, so horses switched to grass.
10. Diversification means a large amount of animals, leads way to new crosses.
Multiple choice:
11. The scientific name for the modern horse is
a. Equus equus
b. Equus caballus
c. Equus plesipus
d. Equus ferrus
12.Evolution of the jaw meant fish could now
a. Swim to the bottom to feed
b. Swim higher to feed better
c. Swim faster
d. Swim upper and lower handling pressure changes better
13. The Merychippus radiation refers to
a. The multitude of Miohippus during the Miocene.
b. The multitude of Merychippus species during the Miocene epoch
c. The multitude of Merychippus species during the Oligocene epoch
d. The thermal maximum’s sunrays causing mutations
14. Do to an increased need for speed the horse developed the ‘spring foot’ which is
a. A series of three toes supported by ligaments
b. The plantigrade foot with an interlocking ankle
c.The central toe with an locking ankle
d. A central toe held more upright or tip-toe and is supported by ligaments
15. The Hyracotherium species gave rise to the
a. Epihippus
b. Mesohippus
c. Eohippus
d. Orohippus
16. Which species was the first to have the small side toes only touch the ground while running?
a. Merychippus
b. Parahippus
c. Kalobatipus
d. Pony Type 1
17. Which species was the first to have the leg bones start fusing together
a. Dinohippus
b. Miohippus
c. Merychippus
d. Equus
18. The horses who traveled to the Old World would go on to flourish in what places
a. Forested areas and the Siberian Tundra
b. Forested areas and the Mongolian region
c. Desert areas
d. Ocean shore lines
19. During the Oligocene when the temperature was dropping, why did the Mesohippus do so well?
a. North America still had some sub-tropical and temperate areas
b. North America still had no other grazers
c. Eurasia still had some sub-tropical and temperate areas
d. Eurasia still had no other grazers
20. Which species was the first 1 toed?
a. Dinohippus
b. Miohippus
c. Merychippus
d. Equus
21. The Hyracotherium spent his days
a. Foraging for fruit and plant leaves in the forest under bush
b. Foraging for fruit and plant leaves in the forest canopy
c. Foraging for grass in the forest under bush
d. Foraging for grass on the savannah
22. Quadrupeds had
a. 4 limbs with 3 toes on each
b. 4 limbs
c. 4 limbs with 5 toes
d. 2 main limbs for walking upright
23. The Merychippus spent his days
a. Foraging for fruit and plant leaves in the forest under bush
b. Foraging for fruit and plant leaves in the forest canopy
c. Foraging for grass in the forest under bush
d. Foraging for grass on the grasslands
24. Some natural barriers containing an ecosystem are
a. Mountains and land bridges
b. Mountains and water
c. Water and land bridges
d. Water and super-continents
25. The Hyracotherium’s legs and feet
a. Were flexible
b. Were somewhat flexible
c. Were somewhat rigid
d. Were rigid and locking
26. The Hyracotherium’s back was
a. Rigid
b. Somewhat rigid
c. Arched
d. Extremely arched
27. The Hyracotherium had
a. Claws
b. Claw-like hooves
c. Hooves
d. One hoof
28. Which is extinct
a. Equus caballus
b. Przewalksy
c. Forest Tarpan
d. Caspian
29. Which one did not influence today’s horse breeds
a. Siberian Tundra ponies
b. Dinohippus
c. Miohippus
d. Horse Type 4
30. The Hyracotherium was the size of a
a. White-tail deer
b. Pony
c. Rat
d. Small dog
Answers are below
Answers for the Practice Midterm are: The only true answers are 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 10. Multiple choice answers are: 11B, 12B, 13B, 14D, 15D, 16A, 17C, 18B, 19A, 20A, 21A, 22B, 23D, 24B, 25A, 26C, 27B, 28C, 29A, 30D
True or false: (T= True or F= False) From Lessons 1-6
1. An ungulate is a hoofed mammal.
2. Super continents cause a drop in sea levels, which brings on cooler weather and ice ages.
3. An omnivore eats meat only.
4. The Dinohippus travelled to the New World.
5. Eohippus means ‘Dawn mother’.
6. The hyracotherium lived off of fruits and plants.
7. The hyracotherium had 4 toes on the front and 3 on the back.
8. Cement protects the horse’s teeth from premature wear as they graze.
9. Silica on leaves, was too hard to chew, so horses switched to grass.
10. Diversification means a large amount of animals, leads way to new crosses.
Multiple choice:
11. The scientific name for the modern horse is
a. Equus equus
b. Equus caballus
c. Equus plesipus
d. Equus ferrus
12.Evolution of the jaw meant fish could now
a. Swim to the bottom to feed
b. Swim higher to feed better
c. Swim faster
d. Swim upper and lower handling pressure changes better
13. The Merychippus radiation refers to
a. The multitude of Miohippus during the Miocene.
b. The multitude of Merychippus species during the Miocene epoch
c. The multitude of Merychippus species during the Oligocene epoch
d. The thermal maximum’s sunrays causing mutations
14. Do to an increased need for speed the horse developed the ‘spring foot’ which is
a. A series of three toes supported by ligaments
b. The plantigrade foot with an interlocking ankle
c.The central toe with an locking ankle
d. A central toe held more upright or tip-toe and is supported by ligaments
15. The Hyracotherium species gave rise to the
a. Epihippus
b. Mesohippus
c. Eohippus
d. Orohippus
16. Which species was the first to have the small side toes only touch the ground while running?
a. Merychippus
b. Parahippus
c. Kalobatipus
d. Pony Type 1
17. Which species was the first to have the leg bones start fusing together
a. Dinohippus
b. Miohippus
c. Merychippus
d. Equus
18. The horses who traveled to the Old World would go on to flourish in what places
a. Forested areas and the Siberian Tundra
b. Forested areas and the Mongolian region
c. Desert areas
d. Ocean shore lines
19. During the Oligocene when the temperature was dropping, why did the Mesohippus do so well?
a. North America still had some sub-tropical and temperate areas
b. North America still had no other grazers
c. Eurasia still had some sub-tropical and temperate areas
d. Eurasia still had no other grazers
20. Which species was the first 1 toed?
a. Dinohippus
b. Miohippus
c. Merychippus
d. Equus
21. The Hyracotherium spent his days
a. Foraging for fruit and plant leaves in the forest under bush
b. Foraging for fruit and plant leaves in the forest canopy
c. Foraging for grass in the forest under bush
d. Foraging for grass on the savannah
22. Quadrupeds had
a. 4 limbs with 3 toes on each
b. 4 limbs
c. 4 limbs with 5 toes
d. 2 main limbs for walking upright
23. The Merychippus spent his days
a. Foraging for fruit and plant leaves in the forest under bush
b. Foraging for fruit and plant leaves in the forest canopy
c. Foraging for grass in the forest under bush
d. Foraging for grass on the grasslands
24. Some natural barriers containing an ecosystem are
a. Mountains and land bridges
b. Mountains and water
c. Water and land bridges
d. Water and super-continents
25. The Hyracotherium’s legs and feet
a. Were flexible
b. Were somewhat flexible
c. Were somewhat rigid
d. Were rigid and locking
26. The Hyracotherium’s back was
a. Rigid
b. Somewhat rigid
c. Arched
d. Extremely arched
27. The Hyracotherium had
a. Claws
b. Claw-like hooves
c. Hooves
d. One hoof
28. Which is extinct
a. Equus caballus
b. Przewalksy
c. Forest Tarpan
d. Caspian
29. Which one did not influence today’s horse breeds
a. Siberian Tundra ponies
b. Dinohippus
c. Miohippus
d. Horse Type 4
30. The Hyracotherium was the size of a
a. White-tail deer
b. Pony
c. Rat
d. Small dog
Answers are below
Answers for the Practice Midterm are: The only true answers are 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 10. Multiple choice answers are: 11B, 12B, 13B, 14D, 15D, 16A, 17C, 18B, 19A, 20A, 21A, 22B, 23D, 24B, 25A, 26C, 27B, 28C, 29A, 30D
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MODULE 3: EQUINE FACILITIES
All lessons are on Youtube. To find your lesson, click on the time in the detail section.
Do: Lessons 1-4
Practice: Midterm
Do: Lesson 5-7
Do: Practice Quiz
Write: Final Exam (module 3 questions)
Do: Lessons 1-4
Practice: Midterm
Do: Lesson 5-7
Do: Practice Quiz
Write: Final Exam (module 3 questions)
Module 3 Midterm Exam
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TEST YOURSELF and see how you are doing. You do not have to send the exam in. It is just for practice.
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PRACTICE TEST FOR REVIEW
True or false: (T= True or F= False) From Lessons 1-4
1. A gambrel barn is also known as a hip roof barn.
2. All wiring should be metal cable, or threaded through metal conduit pipe.
3. Keep the barn free of clutter.
4. A feed room should be rodent proof.
5. Doors should slide or open outwards, never inwards.
6. A door or gate should be a minimum of 3 feet wide.
7. The horse should eat in a low feeder to prevent dust from entering his eyes and nose.
8. Bedding should be easy to supply, free of mold and dust.
9. A stabled horse is in the horse for the majority of the day.
10. A stall increases the chance of a horse getting cast.
Multiple choice:
11. The law states that each horse needs
a. Food, shelter and minerals
b. Food, shelter and water
c. Food, water and minerals
d. Food, water and safe fences
12. A barn needs to be ventilated to
a. Let out humidity and odors
b. Let in humidity
c. Let out dust and debris
d. Let in light
13. Wet air can bring on
a. Pneumonia.
b. Respiratory infections
c. Both
d. Neither
14. A foaling stall should be a minimum of
a. 8 by 8 feet
b. 10 by 10 feet
c. 8 by 10 feet
d. 12 by 12 feet
15. A combined system is where the stall is
a. Used for only part of the day or night
b. Covered in deep bedding, and only the wet and soiled is removed
c. Set fair
d. None of the above
16. A deep litter system is where the stall is?
a. Used for only part of the day or night
b. Covered in deep bedding, and only the wet and soiled is removed
c. Set fair
d. None of the above
17. Cribbing is when the horse
a. Chews on the wood
b. Nibbles on the wood
c. Bites on the wood
d. Bites on the wood and sucks in air
18. A barn isle should be a minimum of how many feet wide?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 8
d. 10
19. To clean a stall, which is the best order?
a. Fork up manure, let it dry, re-bed, stir
b. Stir bedding, let it dry, for up manure, re-bed
c. Let it dry, fork up manure
d. Fork up manure, stir bedding, let it dry, re-bed
20. Pile the manure?
a. In the barn isle
b. Away from the barn
c. Next to the barn
d. In the pasture
21. Set fair means
a. Making sure the horse is groomed
b. Making sure the barn isle is cleaned and clear
c. Making sure the stall is cleaned
d. Making sure the stall is cleaned and comfortable
22. A pot belly is
a. From eating too much grass
b. From not eating enough grass
c. From drinking too much water
d. From not drinking enough water
23. Stalls need
a. Drainage and bedding
b. Bedding only
c. Drainage only
d. Doesn’t matter
24. Paper bedding
a. Can cause Colic
b. Can cause over eating
c. May have chemicals
d. May be dusty
25. Doors should open outward because
a. The horse may be in the way if it was inwards
b. Pets may get in the way
c. You need to be careful of your fingers
d. Every barn is done that way
26. A turbine vent
a. Needs electrical power
b. Runs with the air current
c. Draws clean air in
d. Keep enclosed air circulating within the barn
27. A stock is
a. A type of stall for a horse
b. Used for medicating, clipping, and likewise
c. A small paddock
d. Used for housing horses
28. Cross ties should be kept level with the horse’s
a. Knees
b. Chest
c. Head
d. Doesn’t matter
29. Cross ties should be
a. As tight as possible
b. Very loose
c. Not too tight and not too loose
d. Doesn’t matter
30. Feeding equipment needs to be cleaned to prevent
a. Mold from accumulating
b. Dust from accumulating
c. Bacteria and Parasites from accumulating
d. All of the above
Answer are below
Answers for the Practice Midterm are: The only true answers are all of them! Multiple choice: 11B, 12A, 13C, 14D, 15A, 16B, 17D, 18C, 19D, 20B, 21D, 22A, 23A, 24C, 25A, 26B, 27B, 28C, 29C, 30D
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True or false: (T= True or F= False) From Lessons 1-4
1. A gambrel barn is also known as a hip roof barn.
2. All wiring should be metal cable, or threaded through metal conduit pipe.
3. Keep the barn free of clutter.
4. A feed room should be rodent proof.
5. Doors should slide or open outwards, never inwards.
6. A door or gate should be a minimum of 3 feet wide.
7. The horse should eat in a low feeder to prevent dust from entering his eyes and nose.
8. Bedding should be easy to supply, free of mold and dust.
9. A stabled horse is in the horse for the majority of the day.
10. A stall increases the chance of a horse getting cast.
Multiple choice:
11. The law states that each horse needs
a. Food, shelter and minerals
b. Food, shelter and water
c. Food, water and minerals
d. Food, water and safe fences
12. A barn needs to be ventilated to
a. Let out humidity and odors
b. Let in humidity
c. Let out dust and debris
d. Let in light
13. Wet air can bring on
a. Pneumonia.
b. Respiratory infections
c. Both
d. Neither
14. A foaling stall should be a minimum of
a. 8 by 8 feet
b. 10 by 10 feet
c. 8 by 10 feet
d. 12 by 12 feet
15. A combined system is where the stall is
a. Used for only part of the day or night
b. Covered in deep bedding, and only the wet and soiled is removed
c. Set fair
d. None of the above
16. A deep litter system is where the stall is?
a. Used for only part of the day or night
b. Covered in deep bedding, and only the wet and soiled is removed
c. Set fair
d. None of the above
17. Cribbing is when the horse
a. Chews on the wood
b. Nibbles on the wood
c. Bites on the wood
d. Bites on the wood and sucks in air
18. A barn isle should be a minimum of how many feet wide?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 8
d. 10
19. To clean a stall, which is the best order?
a. Fork up manure, let it dry, re-bed, stir
b. Stir bedding, let it dry, for up manure, re-bed
c. Let it dry, fork up manure
d. Fork up manure, stir bedding, let it dry, re-bed
20. Pile the manure?
a. In the barn isle
b. Away from the barn
c. Next to the barn
d. In the pasture
21. Set fair means
a. Making sure the horse is groomed
b. Making sure the barn isle is cleaned and clear
c. Making sure the stall is cleaned
d. Making sure the stall is cleaned and comfortable
22. A pot belly is
a. From eating too much grass
b. From not eating enough grass
c. From drinking too much water
d. From not drinking enough water
23. Stalls need
a. Drainage and bedding
b. Bedding only
c. Drainage only
d. Doesn’t matter
24. Paper bedding
a. Can cause Colic
b. Can cause over eating
c. May have chemicals
d. May be dusty
25. Doors should open outward because
a. The horse may be in the way if it was inwards
b. Pets may get in the way
c. You need to be careful of your fingers
d. Every barn is done that way
26. A turbine vent
a. Needs electrical power
b. Runs with the air current
c. Draws clean air in
d. Keep enclosed air circulating within the barn
27. A stock is
a. A type of stall for a horse
b. Used for medicating, clipping, and likewise
c. A small paddock
d. Used for housing horses
28. Cross ties should be kept level with the horse’s
a. Knees
b. Chest
c. Head
d. Doesn’t matter
29. Cross ties should be
a. As tight as possible
b. Very loose
c. Not too tight and not too loose
d. Doesn’t matter
30. Feeding equipment needs to be cleaned to prevent
a. Mold from accumulating
b. Dust from accumulating
c. Bacteria and Parasites from accumulating
d. All of the above
Answer are below
Answers for the Practice Midterm are: The only true answers are all of them! Multiple choice: 11B, 12A, 13C, 14D, 15A, 16B, 17D, 18C, 19D, 20B, 21D, 22A, 23A, 24C, 25A, 26B, 27B, 28C, 29C, 30D
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COMPLETION OF INTERNATIONAL RIDER II
~ Write the EXAM (all modules)
~ Mounted Test - Part 1 Assessment, Part 2 Flat, Part 3 Gymnastic (can be sent in together as one test)
~ Bronze I (Classical or Western Dressage)
~ Write the EXAM (all modules)
~ Mounted Test - Part 1 Assessment, Part 2 Flat, Part 3 Gymnastic (can be sent in together as one test)
~ Bronze I (Classical or Western Dressage)
You may challenge the exam without purchasing the book or doing the rest of the course material.
Your mark will count as your grade for the entire course.
A passing grade is 60%.
Your mark will count as your grade for the entire course.
A passing grade is 60%.
International Rider II Exam (all modules)
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To quote the late Head of the Spanish Court Riding School in Vienna, Colonel Alois Podhajsky:
“It was the great riding master La Guérinière who produced the most revolutionary book on riding of all time. Unlike [those by] his predecessors, his book is clear and easy to understand. He based it on simplicity and facts, in order to be completely understood by his readers.” His principles are still “applied unaltered at the Spanish Court Riding School and may be seen there in daily use.”
“It was the great riding master La Guérinière who produced the most revolutionary book on riding of all time. Unlike [those by] his predecessors, his book is clear and easy to understand. He based it on simplicity and facts, in order to be completely understood by his readers.” His principles are still “applied unaltered at the Spanish Court Riding School and may be seen there in daily use.”
