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Ride horses on tracked trail rides

Ride horses on tracked trail rides

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOEQU003
State Code
BBF52
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
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to ride horses on basic trail rides along tracked areas with reasonably level terrain, no steep ascents, descents or gullies and some known simple terrain hazards.These personal riding skills are required by support staff, guides and trail bosses to lead participants on basic 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, 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 tracked trail ride environments.
  • 2.1. Mount and dismount horse safely in tracked trail ride 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, and safely and effectively handle the horse in a range of movements.
  • 2.4. Establish and maintain an appropriate rhythm and pace.
  • 2.5. Maintain safe zones and communication protocols during group riding activities.
  • 2.6. Use practices to minimise impact of horse riding on the environment according to organisational policies and procedures.
3. Negotiate environmental obstacles and inclines.
  • 3.1. Choose, and maintain riding position appropriate for negotiating obstacles and grade of incline.
  • 3.2. Control horse resistance, line of direction and speed to safely approach, avoid or negotiate obstacles.
  • 3.3. Control line of direction and speed of horse using appropriate gait to negotiate ascending and descending inclines of mild grades.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6366 SISOEQO305A Ride horses in tracked areas Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEU9 SIS30619 Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership Qualification
AE007 SISSS00125 Tracked Horse Trail Ride Guiding Skill set