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Ride horses on untracked trail rides

Ride horses on untracked trail rides

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOEQU004
State Code
BBF44
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
11/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/05/2018
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
18/05/2018
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to ride horses on complex trail rides along untracked areas with steep or difficult terrain, numerous obstacles and or environmental extremes. Rides would typically involve overnight stays and this unit requires the ability to manage horses overnight.These personal riding skills are required by support staff, guides and trail bosses to lead participants on complex trail rides offered by outdoor recreation operators.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select and prepare tack, horse and personal equipment.
  • 1.1. Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during horse handling and riding activities.
  • 1.2. Assess horse and select to match own skill level and riding conditions.
  • 1.3. Check condition of horse, confirm soundness and groom before fitting tack.
  • 1.4. Select tack and personal equipment to match riding conditions for difficult untracked terrain, and check it is in safe working condition.
  • 1.5. Fit and adjust tack and personal equipment to self and horse to ensure comfort and safety.
2.Ride horses in untracked trail ride environments.
  • 2.1. Mount and dismount horse safely in untracked trail environments without assistance according to organisational safety procedures.
  • 2.2. Interpret behavioural signals, use positive body language and aids to direct, communicate with and control horse.
  • 2.3. Use appropriate posture for horse riding in difficult terrain and safely and effectively handle the horse in a range of movements.
  • 2.4. Instigate a gait appropriate to the terrain, establish and maintain an appropriate rhythm and adjust according to conditions and terrain.
  • 2.5. Maintain safe zones according to the terrain and environmental hazards.
  • 2.6. Maintain communication protocols during group riding activities.
  • 2.7. Use practices to minimise impact of horse riding on the environment according to organisational policies and procedures.
3.Negotiate environmental obstacles and steep inclines.
  • 3.1. Consistently control horse to safely approach and negotiate constant and unpredictable environmental hazards and obstacles.
  • 3.2. Choose appropriate gait, and control horse resistance, line of direction and pace to ride over uneven and unstable ground, to ride through water, and to negotiate ascending and descending steep inclines.
  • 3.3. Monitor horse behaviour towards obstacles and use techniques to maintain horse confidence and calmness.
4. Manage horses overnight.
  • 4.1. Assess prevailing conditions and select suitable site for containing or tethering horses.
  • 4.2. Set up temporary horse containment area or tethering systems to ensure security and welfare overnight.
  • 4.3. Check condition and health of horses and treat as required.
  • 4.4. Monitor safety and security of horses through the night.
  • 4.5. Store equipment securely to avoid damage and exposure to weather conditions.
  • 4.6. Return site to equal or greater standard on departure to minimise impact on environment.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6372 SISOEQO411A Ride horses in remote areas Unit of competency