Riata Licensing Exam: Eventing

If you would like to apply for a trainer's license in eventing, please answer the following questions. When you are finished answering them, please e-mail them to admin@riata-online.net.

  1. Name and explain the four phases of the endurance day of competition.
  2. During the cross country phase, horses are expected to jump _____ water.
  3. During show jumping, horses are expected to jump _____ water.
  4. F.E.I. is the governing body for Three-Day Eventing. What does it stand for?
  5. How is starting order determined for individual competition?
  6. When are competitors allowed to walk the Cross Country course?
  7. Protective vests are required during which test?
  8. True or false: Half chaps may be worn at the Beginner Novice level of competition.
  9. What piece of tack is expressly forbidden for the Cross-Country and Jumping tests?
  10. A horse trial takes place over ______ days and is comprised of _________________________________________.
  11. True or False: Banks are a good way to start cross-country schooling.
  12. True or False: The stirrups should be shortest during the show jumping phase.
  13. Name two reasons why a horse may hit fences in the front.
  14. Which phase is hardest on the horse’s heart?
  15. ________________ training, common in eventing, consists of several short periods of work alternated with periods of recovery. The horse is not usually worked to maximum intensity.
  16. If, during competition or training, a horse’s temperature exceeds ______ the horse should be treated immediately by a vet.
  17. Fitness can be evaluated by 3 measurements. Name 2 of them.
  18. True or False: The latest research shows that food and water should be limited before and after competition.
  19. During jumping, the horses head should be held at about ______ degrees.
  20. Name the breed that dominates this sport.
  21. Is the French Link snaffle generally considered a mild or harsh bit?
Thanks to Alee for these questions!