ManeGait Side Walker Quiz
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1. With the spotter position, or any physical hold, where should you be walking?
Where it is most comfortable
Beside the rider's leg
As far back as possible
At the horse's shoulder
2. If you become too close to the Horse Leader, you should:
Fall back behind the rider's leg
Let go of the rider and move away
Try not to step on their heels
Touch the horse leader lightly on the shoulder and ask them to move forward
3. When the instructor is giving directions to your rider, you should:
Encourage the rider to listen
Carry on your conversation with the rider
Suggest something different
Pay no attention
4. If your phone rings during class, you should:
Move to one side and take the call
Ignore the ringing and carry on side walking
Text the person that you cannot talk right now
Let your instructor know so you can be temporary relieved of your position to take the call
5. During dismounting, you should:
Assist with dismount as guided by the instructor
Leave the arena now that the lesson is over
Dismount the rider
Check your text messages
6. After dismounting, the responsibility of the side walker is to:
None, the class is over
Assist the rider with putting their tack away and stay with the rider until their parent or caregiver has taken charge
Take the rider to the rider waiting area and leave them there
Take the horse back to his stall or pasture
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