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Ride horses at trackwork

Ride horses at trackwork

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH404
State Code
OAA80
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 apply advanced track riding skills, participate in professional riding arrangements with trainers, and introduce horses to practice barriers.The unit applies to individuals, with experience in trackwork riding, who use specialised skills and knowledge to develop advanced trackwork riding skills. 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. Apply advanced trackwork riding skills
  • 1.1 Assess hazards and risks associated with trackwork activity
  • 1.2 Warm up and warm down horses from working pace and exercise in a balanced manner in all required gaits
  • 1.3 Ride out up the straight, evaluating the pace of horse, and maintain for required times and distances as instructed by trainer
  • 1.4 Apply the rules and etiquette for riding on fast work tracks
  • 1.5 Follow safe entry and exit procedures to all tracks
2. Participate in professional riding arrangements with trainers
  • 2.1 Comply with trainer instructions
  • 2.2 Apply professional judgement according to the circumstances
  • 2.3 Ensure personal fitness levels meet requirements of specified trackwork
  • 2.4 Evaluate the performance of the horse and report to trainer or foreman
3. Introduce horse to practice barriers
  • 3.1 Confirm arrangements to use practice barriers
  • 3.2 Enter horses into and ride from practice barriers in a safe manner
  • 3.3 Identify and address common barrier problems and report to trainer or foreman
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6975 RGRPSH404A Ride horses at trackwork Unit of competency