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Exercise horses in pacework

Exercise horses in pacework

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH307
State Code
OAA82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/07/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/2019
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
08/02/2019
Nominal Hours
75
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to ride and exercise a range of horses in slow work and pacework. It includes selecting aids and gear, accepting rides based on rider and horse experience, reporting on horse performance and organising riding commitments.The unit applies to individuals who work under supervision, using practical skills and specialised knowledge relevant to riding thoroughbred horses within racing industry guidelines.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with applicable state/territory animal welfare and workplace health and safety legislative requirements.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant Principal Racing Authority (PRA) for current requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Ride a range of horses in slow work
  • 1.1 Ride horses in slow work according to trainer instructions and safe work practices
  • 1.2 Identify approved gear and personal protective equipment, and fit safely to individual and horses according to safe work practices
  • 1.3 Select aids and use within rules of racing and trainer instructions
2. Ride experienced horses in pacework
  • 2.1 Accept rides based on rider experience and horse experience
  • 2.2 Ride horses at a range of paces and tempos using time-counting methods to determine speed
  • 2.3 Demonstrate techniques used to control horses in a range of situations according to safe work practices
  • 2.4 Follow trainer instructions to the best of ability, and report horse performance following trackwork
3. Apply the rules of racing and track rules to trackwork
  • 3.1 Interpret rules of local track prior to undertaking trackwork
  • 3.2 Schedule trackwork to meet requirements of local track availability and times
  • 3.3 Follow track supervisor instructions and track rules, including entry and exit of track
  • 3.4 Apply rules of racing and industry etiquette to slow and fast trackwork
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6974 RGRPSH307A Exercise horses in pacework Unit of competency