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In which European country was the Training Scale (Scales of Training) first developed?
Before starting any training session with a horse, it is important to check that the horse is sound, free from discomfort and also that it feels....
Alert
Relaxed
hungry
The foundation (first step) of the training scale is _ _ _ _ _ _. This should be established and consistent in all three paces prior to further development.
The second step on the training scale is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . There are two aspects to this - lateral and longitudinal
Which is the third step on the training scale which completes the foundation?
Rhythm
Straightness
Suppleness
Contact
Impulsion
A moment of suspension is when all four feet are off the floor - this can be found in:
Walk
Trot
Canter
Gallop
Rein back
When referring to footfall sequences, it is common practice to always start with the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ hindleg.
Which pace is being shown in the image?
Walk
Trot
Canter
Gallop
Which pace is illustrated by the footfall sequence in the image?
Walk
Trot
Canter left
Canter right
To assess the quality of the trot, length of stride and activity should be taken into consideration - if the trot is active the horse should be:
Over tracking
Tracking
Under tracking
Tracking up
Tracking down
To assess the quality of the walk, length of stride and activity should be taken into consideration - if the walk is active the horse should be:
Over tracking
Tracking
Under tracking
Tracking up
Tracking down
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