If you would like to apply for a trainer's license in speed events, please answer the following questions. When you are finished answering them, please e-mail them to admin@riata-online.net.
- Knocking over a barrel or a pole induces what penalty?
- In pole bending, how many feet apart are each pole?
- What is the difference between Flag Racing, Plug Racing and the Dash for Cash?
- What is a common type of bit found on speed horses?
- What is unique about a barrel racing saddle?
- Why does a tie-down aid some speed horses?
- Define the following terms:
- Why is it beneficial to work horses on both large and small patterns? What problems could develop if you only work small patterns? Only large patterns?
- Describe 3 different barrel racing bits, what they are designed for and what they aid in.
- What is a common, major fault on the rider's part while turning a barrel?
- What are the best ways to keep your speed horses solid and calm?
- What is the weakest barrel for most barrel horses? Why?
- What is the standard barrel racing pattern size?
- Why is it necessary to have an adequate timer line distance?
- Training Problem: What is the main reason a horse will consistently knock the second barrel? What caused this? How do you fix it?
- Training Problem: You have a horse that consistently overruns the first barrel. Why is this? What caused it? How do you fix it?
- Training Problem: You have a gate sour horse. What caused this? How do you fix it?