Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:36 PM AWST
22/07/2026 8:36 PM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Exercise and school horses
Exercise and school horses
Unit of competency
National Code
ACMEQU310
ACMEQU310
State Code
ODV78
ODV78
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to exercise and school horses under saddle. It involves developing and implementing a training plan to improve the horse's movement, performance and responses to rider aids. It includes knowledge of assessing risks to protect the welfare of people and horses. The unit applies to individuals who are experienced riders that school and exercise horses. They work under broad direction, applying knowledge and discretion to assess horses, solve problems and meet the requirement of individual horse training programs.Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to interacting with horses apply to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and jurisdictions.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop horse schooling program
- 1.1 Confirm horse identification and discuss horse's current level of education and development goals with supervisor
- 1.2 Prepare horse gear, riding location, personal protective equipment (PPE) and other resources required to ride and assess horse
- 1.3 Fit PPE and horse gear, ride horse and confirm level of education, in consultation with supervisor if required
- 1.4 Develop and agree horse education and exercise program in consultation with supervisor
2. Prepare to exercise horse
- 2.1 Prepare horse gear, riding location, PPE and other resources required to commence horse schooling and exercise
- 2.2 Identify hazards, assess risks and control and/or report risks prior to handling horses and starting exercise
- 2.3 Fit PPE for preparing and exercising horse
- 2.4 Select and fit gear as required according to purpose, features of fit and workplace requirements
- 2.5 Walk and stretch horse, adjust gear and girth prior to mounting
3. Exercise and school horse
- 3.1 Mount and warm up horse using simple schooling movements
- 3.2 Increase intensity of exercise and complexity of movements to develop horse fitness and ability to perform movements, providing regular breaks as required
- 3.3 Introduce new school movements according to horse and program requirements
- 3.4 Complete exercise session and warm horse down, allowing to stretch and relax prior to stopping and dismounting
4. Complete post-exercise activities
- 4.1 Cool down, hose and groom horse after riding according to horse requirements and workplace procedures
- 4.2 Remove, clean and check gear before storage, and report maintenance issues
- 4.3 Complete exercise records and report horse performance and condition to supervisor
No information
No information
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBD70 | ACMPHR304 | Ride and lead performance horses | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHN7 | ACM30821 | Certificate III in Horse Care | Qualification |