Module Four - Quiz - Jen Verharen

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1. The best way to overcome fear is

a. Through repetition and grit

b. To become fearless

c. To do the scary things over and over

d. To become the observer rather than the “judger” of your fear

2. The best way to help a rider overcome an acute fear response is

a. To explain that there is nothing to be afraid of

b. Have them keep the horse busy

c. Tell them to trust their horse

d. None of the above

3. The three lowest level emotions/ energy states are

a. Shame, guilt and fear

b. Shame, anger and apathy

c. Fear, desire and anger

d. Shame, guilt and apathy

4. Emotions

a. Are primarily in your head

b. Should be suppressed for the horse’s sake

c. Are triggered by thoughts

d. Are triggered by certain situations

5. You can use the fear scale exercise

a. To help your student learn to process emotions

b. To help your student become fearless

c. To measure how bad your student’s fear is

d. None of the above

6. Using the fear scale will help your students

a. Develop emotional suppleness

b. Be more present in their riding

c. Be able to ride well in stressful situations

d. All of the above

7. You should refer a student to a health professional

a. If they are annoying you

b. If they don’t show up to their lessons on time

c. If they are having full blown panic attacks

d. If they need to learn high performance skills

8. During the “Shock & Awe” phase of the Setback Cycle

1. You feel grief and disappointment

2. You want to fight back

3. It helps to have people give you advice

4. It’s easy to set new goals

9. As trainers, we should

a. Try to help our students move through the Setback Cycle quickly

b. Help them set new goals right away

c. Express sympathy and pity

d. Be present and listen during the first two phases

10. To move through the setback cycle faster,

a. Talk to a good listener about your feelings

b. Maintain healthy habits

c. Trust in the human and equine capacity for healing

d. All of the above

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