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11 Cards in this Set
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The English style of riding is split into what two basic types of saddles?
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Saddle Seat and Hunt Seat
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What breeds are often seen riding Saddle seat?
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American Saddlebreds, Morgans, Tennessee Walkers, and other single-foot or gaited breeds and arabians.
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Hunter or "Forward" seat saddles can be grouped into what three catagories?
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All-purpose, Close contact and Dressage.
HIH 1100-1 |
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What is the most popular type of hunt seat saddle?
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All purpose
HIH 1100-1 |
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What is the primary use of a close contact saddle?
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Jumping.
HIH 1100-1 |
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Which saddle provides the deepest seat?
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Dressage saddle
HIH 1100-3 |
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Describe the hips angles of the dressage, close contact and all-purpose saddle.
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Dressage- straight hip angle
Close contact- sharp hip angle All purpose- relaxed hip angle HIH 1100-1, 1100-3 |
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In general, what is the estimated cost of a saddle for a "new beginner" saddle?
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500-600$
HIH 1100-3 |
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How is an english saddle measured?
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From the saddle nail (the rivet on the front side of the skirt near the pommel) to the mid-point of the cantle.
HIH 1100-3 |
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All stirrups should allow how much space on each side of the rider's foot when placed in the stirrup?
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1/4 inch
HIH 1100-3 |
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Girths come in what four basic styles?
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String, elastic-end, contour leather, and threefold leather and balding leather.
HIH 1100-3 |