CHA Teaching Techniques & Lesson Planning 2

Question 1

When a beginner student is consistently gripping the saddle horn for balance, what teaching approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Introduce exercises that develop an independent seat before addressing the habit

Answer

Building an independent seat through exercises like no-stirrup work and posting trot progressions addresses the root cause of the habit rather than simply forbidding it.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the 'whole-part-whole' teaching method used in horsemanship instruction?

Accepted Answer

Teach the entire skill, isolate the difficult component, then reassemble the full skill

Answer

The whole-part-whole method gives students a complete picture first, breaks down the challenging segment for focused practice, then reintegrates it into the full movement.

Question 3

A CHA instructor notices a student is becoming frustrated during a posting trot lesson. What is the best immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Simplify the task temporarily and offer specific positive feedback

Answer

Reducing task difficulty momentarily and reinforcing what the student does correctly helps rebuild confidence and re-engage motivation.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a lesson objective in CHA lesson planning?

Accepted Answer

To provide a measurable outcome that guides instruction and assessment

Answer

A clear, measurable objective directs the instructor's teaching choices and allows both instructor and student to evaluate whether learning occurred.

Question 5

During a group lesson, one rider is significantly more advanced than the others. What is the recommended CHA approach?

Accepted Answer

Differentiate tasks so the advanced rider works on refinement while others build basics

Answer

Differentiated instruction allows every student to be challenged at an appropriate level within the same session structure.

(CHA) Certified Horsemanship Association Practice Test

(CHA) Certified Horsemanship Association Practice Test

CHA Teaching Techniques & Lesson Planning 2