Dressage: Foundation for All Riding Disciplines
Lesson Four Quiz
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TRUE OR FALSE:
1. It is okay to use voice commands in training.
True False
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2. You should stand in one place while lounging.
3. The faster you move your horse the better balanced he will be.
4. Horses have no way to communicate with us.
5. Ground poles should be 7 feet long.
6. It is possible to use a voice command that cannot be heard.
7. Controlling your horse at a distance is called free movement.
8. No matter what, be sure you make the horse do what you want all the time.
9. Watching a horse move can tell you a lot about his behavior.
10. Approaching a horse from behind will send him backwards
11. If the horse is frustrated, it's okay to keep pushing him.
12. Be sure to put all the ground poles out at once so he gets used to them.
13. The horse will always take the path of least resistance.
14. Horses can gain confidence by working successfully on challenging exercises.
15. Horses never enjoy working with us.
16. There is difference between doing something to the horse and doing something with the horse.
17. Horses usually discipline another horse by kicking him in the face.
18. Balance is not very important in longeing.
19. You can improve a horse's gait from the ground.
20. Start out longeing your horse 20 minutes on both sides.
ASSIGNMENT:
The assignment questions count for 75% of your grade. Please write detailed reports and take your time.
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1. "There is a difference between doing something to the horse and doing something with the horse." Describe in detail how to use body language and technique to change the direction of the horse when on the longe line.
2. Tell me in paragraph form how your own horse reacted during this lesson. What, if any, improvements came about? What did he learn? What, perhaps unexpected, thing did you learn?
TASK: 3. The only task for you is to work your horse according to this lesson as thoroughly as possible. Work toward improvements. Be thoughtful and creative, but most of all be safe and enjoy!
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