OPIc Practice Test Prompts
SET 70: HORSEBACK RIDING
1. Imagine you’re a skilled horseback rider, and you’ve just been invited to join a
local equestrian competition. Describe the emotions and preparations leading up
to the event. How do you feel on the day of the competition, and what strategies
do you use to perform at your best?
2. You’re on a horseback riding adventure in a beautiful, remote location. During
your ride, you come across an unexpected obstacle blocking your path. Describe
the obstacle and how you handle the situation. What tools or skills do you use to
overcome the challenge and continue your journey?
3. Picture yourself as a horseback riding instructor, and you have a new student who
is enthusiastic but lacks confidence. How do you approach teaching and building
their skills and self-assurance? Describe a specific lesson or exercise you design
to help your student grow and become more comfortable on horseback.
4. You’ve been invited to participate in a horseback expedition across a stunning
natural landscape. During the trip, you encounter a group of wild animals, and
your horses become unsettled. How do you ensure the safety of everyone in your
group? Describe the actions you take to handle the situation and keep the
expedition on track.
5. As an experienced horseback rider, you decide to volunteer at a therapeutic riding
center that helps people with disabilities improve their physical and emotional
well-being through interactions with horses. Describe a heartwarming experience
you had with one of the participants. How does this experience reinforce your
belief in the therapeutic power of horseback riding?