EXAM III: Flash Cards
What is Crossrail?
"Crossrails" are one of the easiest types of jumps and consist of two poles crossed over each other to form the shape of an "X".
What is an Oxer?
"Oxers" are essentially two verticals placed directly behind one another, to create a wider jump. The rails may be set at the same height (a "square oxer) or they may be uneven, or ramped. The width between the two verticals can also vary to create more difficulty.
What is a Vertical?
"Verticals" are made up of one rail between the standards placed parallel to the ground. Several rails may be used, but they will all be aligned vertically and stay parallel to the ground.
In Polo, a player following the ball on its exact line has the ___________ over all other players
'Right of Way'
Horses in a Dressage test will be eliminated for
1)A horse leaving the arena completely, with all four feet, between the time of entry and the final salute, will be eliminated. 2) Any resistance that prevents the continuation of the test longer than 20 seconds 3) lameness
A horse's average stride is
12 feet
A Junior class in Hunters means riders under the age of
18
What century do Polo saddles resemble?
1800's style saddle - low in front, closer fit to withers
If a driver is driving 2 pairs of horses how many lines is he holding?
2
In the Children's Hunter ring, obstacles set for large ponies are set at this height:
2'6" for large ponies
In the Children's Hunter ring, obstacles set for horses are set between these heights:
2'9" to 3'3" for horses.
A Unicorn in driving means there are ______ horses total pulling a vehicle
3
In show jumping, you are eliminated after how many refusals
3
Indoor polo has _____ riders per team
3
At the level in Hunters where shows are recognized (like the Medal Finals) the jumps can be heights between:
3'6" to 3'9".
A first refusal to a jump would add how many faults
4
In league Polo play, there are ____ Chukka's total
4
Outdoor polo has ______ riders per team
4
A rail knocked down is a penalty of
4 faults
A Tailcoat is only permitted to be worn in Dressage classes for levels above
4th Level
In Regular Polo games there are _____ Chukka's total
6
Chukka's are _____ minutes each
7
In Polo games played in Argentina, there are ____ Chukka's total
8
How many jumps are typically seen in the Show Hunter ring?
8-10
What does a Master of Foxhounds wear on a hunt?
A scarlet coat with four brass buttons
An example of a foul in Polo relating to the Right of Way is:
Any other player who crosses the player on the right of way close enough to be dangerous commits a foul.
Currdog
Anything that isn't a hound
Eventing Attire can be
Approved helmet, Long sleeve or Polo shirt, Safety Vest, Watch, Gloves, Medical Arm Band, Breeches, Tall boots, spurs
Average height for Baby Green Hunters?
Baby Green Hunter - 2'9" (0.85m)
There are 6 levels in Eventing
Beginner Novice, Novice, Training, Preliminary, Intermediate, and Advanced.
In Driving this attire is expected:
Brown leather gloves, matching outfit, hat, apron or lap robe, and impeccably clean tack and carriage
In the hunter ring, tack will typically be _____color_____, reins will be _______, and if using a martingale it will be this type: _______.
Brown, braided, standing.
Minutes in which there is play happening in Polo are called:
Chukka's
Show Hunters are judged based on:
Classic jumping form, consistency over jumps, pace, manners, movement, soundness, and sometimes conformation
For Standard Jumping attire, the following is permissible: (HINT: casual)
Coats are not required. Breeches of any color are permitted. Shirts (polo shirts are permitted) must have collars and sleeves (sleeves may be either long or short), and must be tucked into breeches. Sleeveless shirts and shirts with exposed hoods are prohibited. Boots are required. Half chaps are permitted as long as the color matches the paddock boots being worn.
For Proper Jumping attire, the following is permissible:
Coats of any color are required. Breeches must be light color (white, fawn or canary). Pastel and dark colored breeches are not allowed. Shirts, light in color, must be tucked into breeches and fastened at the top of the neck. Ties or chokers of any color must be worn (unless the shirt, by design, has the choker built in for its intended use). Boots are required. Half chaps are permitted as long as the color matches the paddock boots being worn.
This sport in driving is sanctioned by the FEI and occurs at the World Championship level
Combined Driving
In Driving, the Draft horse division is also called
Commercial
For Formal Jumping attire, the following is permissible:
Dark, muted or similar colored, or red (scarlet) coats are required; white or fawn breeches; a white tie, choker (unless the shirt, by design, has the choker built in for its intended use) or hunting stock, and a white or lightly colored shirt must be worn. Shirts must have a white collar and white cuffs. Shirts must be fastened at the neck and tucked into breeches. Boots are required. Half chaps are permitted as long as the color matches the paddock boots being worn.
Field
Defines a group of riders and a field master
A male hound is called a _______, while a female hound is called ______.
Doghound, Bitchhound
Polo originated from which country?
East India
Faults in Dressage can be
Errors of course, disobedience, unrelaxed horse not working forward
Striped or Multi Colored jackets are permitted in Dressage (True or False)
False
Minor faults in Equitation can include:
Finding a long or deep distance is a minor fault. Landing from a jump in the counter-canter, even if fixed quickly, is a minor fault.
Saddlebreds shown to a 4-wheel, wire-some vehicle are called:
Fine Harness
Show Hunters was derived from which sport?
Foxhunting
What bridle does a Saddleseat horse show in?
Full Bridle
Lift
Going into another game area
What are some major faults accrued in Show Hunters?
Going off course, falling, jumping an obstacle before it's been reset, refusals/disobedience, adding strides in combinations, bad form over jumps
The highest level of Dressage is
Grand Prix
The five gaits of the five-gaited Saddlebreds are:
Horses in the open five-gaited division perform the slow gait and rack in addition to the walk, trot and canter.
If there is a tie inn Eventing how is it resolved?
If there is a tie, the standings will be decided by the best overall cross-country score.
The international governing body of equestrian sports is:
International Federation for Equestrian Sports: (FEI)
What is a Stirrup Cup?
It is also the traditional drink served at the meet, prior to a traditional foxhunt.
Average height for someone competing in the low adult Hunter?
LOW ADULT HUNTER - 2'3" - 2'6"
In driving, horses in front directing the vehicle are called
Leaders
There is no _____ class in Big Eq Hunter Seat Equitation
Limit
Major faults in Equitation can include:
Loose legs, loose position, fidgeting hands, and missed distances are major faults.
Polo is played with a _____
Mallet
Pleasure Driving is judged on the horse's _____
Manners
What is the sanctioning organization for Foxhunting?
Master of Fox Hounds Association (MFHA)
Who is the leader of the hunt called in Foxhunting?
Master of Foxhounds
Scores between 60-65% in Dressage tests can indicate a horse is ready to
Move up a level
Dressage horses are judged on each individual _______ with scores between _____ and ________
Movement, 1, 10
Show Jumping is judged
Objectively
A cones class in Driving is called
Obstacles
In the Children's Hunter Ring, obstacles for small and medium ponies are set at this height:
Obstacles will be 2' for small ponies and medium ponies
The courses in Show Hunter rings will be _______ in appearance
Organic or natural looking
Polo can be played in two forms-what are they?
Outdoor and Indoor
Saddlebreds, although animated, do not have as much action as a _____ horse
Park horse
What two bits are significant to Polo?
Pelhams, Gags
What do Polo riders wear?
Polo classic attire usually consists of a tweed jacket, form-fitting pants, and a white collared shirt underneath.
What do Polo ponies wear on their legs?
Polo wraps or leg protection
What are some minor faults accrued in Show Hunters?
Poor movement, tail swishing/pinning of ears, light rubs, slightly close or long take offs, slightly late lead changes, cutting corners, slightly inconsistent pace
There are 4 international Dressage competition levels:
Prix St. Georges, Intermediare I, Intermediare II, and Grand Prix.
Dressage attire includes:
Protective headgear, A short riding jacket or cutaway coat (modified tailcoat) with short tails is permitted at any level of competition, White, light or dark colored breeches or jodhpurs are permitted in competition. Shirts with tie, choker, stock tie, or integrated stand-up collar are required.
Babble
Random barking from the hounds
What is a Ratcatcher jacket?
Ratcatcher is informal attire worn when fox hunting and consists primarily of a tweed jacket with tan breeches.
What does someone showing in Show Hunters wear for attire?
Riders are required to wear scarlet or dark coats; white shirts with white stock; white, buff or canary breeches and protective headgear.
What do huntsmen wear on a hunt?
Riders are to wear tall boots over tan or white breeches. A blue, black, or tweed coat should be worn over a white shirt, canary vest, and a stock tie.
Riders who are representing the United States in international competition can wear what colored coat:
Scarlett
What is drag hunting?
Scent dribbled on a predetermined path to see if hounds can follow it
In a Hunter course, you would not see ______ rails
Striped
Show Hunters is judged: (objectively or subjectively?)
Subjectively.
Stern
Tails
The organization that promotes carriage driving is:
The American Driving Society: (ADS)
the organization responsible for organizing, promoting and adjudicating equestrian eventing in the United States is:
The United States Eventing Association: (USEA)
The US Equestrian-recognized national affiliate for the Hunter and Jumper disciplines is called the
The United States Hunter Jumper Association: (USHJA)
What is the governing body of the sport of Polo?
The United States Polo Association (USPA)
How are Eventing competitions judged?
The individual eventing winner is decided by tallying the penalty points acquired in the dressage, jumping and cross-country competitions. The rider with the fewest total penalty points wins.
Though called "Polo Ponies", Polo Ponies are usually what breed?
Thoroughbreds or crosses of TB's.
What is the role of Whippers-In on hunts?
To keep the hounds in line and with the pack
What are some traits of a good Polo pony?
Tough, resilient, level headed.
Dressage is derived from a French word meaning to
Train
There are five basic levels of Dressage tests:
Training, First, Second, Third, and Fourth.
Riders competing in Level 1 dressage competitions or in Opportunity classes are not required to wear a riding jacket or coat. (True or False)
True
There are time faults for going over time in Show Jumping (True or False)
True
The National Governing body for most equestrian sports in the United States is called:
United States Equestrian Federation: (USEF)
What is a hunt whip used for?
Used to open gates and guide hounds
With 4 horses in hand the horses closest to the vehicle are called:
Wheelers
Lost
When a scent is lost
Tally ho
When game is spotted
What are 'couples' in fox hunting?
When hounds are counted off by 2's
Find
When hounds catch a scent
Riding
When hounds go after things they aren't supposed to
Does Polo equipment include breast collars or standing Martingales?
Yes
What is a "Coffin" in Eventing
a combination fence where the horse jumps a set of rails, moves one or several strides downhill to a ditch, then goes back uphill to another jump.
Hunter over fences refers to
a course with jumps
Hunter Under Saddle refers to
a flat class
What is a Bank jump in Eventing
a large stair step, sometimes with a jump set on it that the horse will jump over off the bank back onto level ground.
Equitation is judged based off of
a rider's position while mounted, and encompasses a rider's ability to ride correctly and with effective aids. (Essentially: The rider > the horse)
In Polo, an over girth fits to the saddle in what way?
an overgirth straps over the top of the saddle.
Polo saddles have a double girth called the
cincha
What are Hunter Derbies?
hunter derbies are run as a two-round competition. Both rounds typically include natural fences reminiscent of the hunt field, such as stone walls, logs, brush jumps, white board fences, post-and-rail jumps, gates, coops, banks and ditches.
Polo ponies have ______ manes
roached
Polo ponies have their ______tied up during games
tails
Top hats can be worn in dressage only at
the highest level of competition
