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Train horses for jumping racing

Train horses for jumping racing

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH423
State Code
OAA45
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
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to educate and develop the fitness of horses for jumping racing.The unit applies to individuals who have specialist knowledge, practical skills and experience at a level to qualify them to ride full trackwork, trials, jump trials and jump races within the racing industry.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. Prepare horses for jumping education
  • 1.1 Review horse flatwork skills and assess suitability for rider
  • 1.2 Assess rider skills for introducing jumping to horses
  • 1.3 Select horse tack and equipment for jumping exercises according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Plan horse jumps training sessions
  • 1.5 Assess and control risks associated with training area and equipment according to workplace health and safety
2. Present pole and cavaletti exercises to horses
  • 2.1 Introduce pole exercises and cavaletti exercises
  • 2.2 Review horse aptitude for negotiating obstacles
3. Present jumping obstacles to horses
  • 3.1 Introduce single and related distance jumping exercises
  • 3.2 Introduce racing brush and hurdle fences
  • 3.3 Familiarise horse with jumping racing courses
  • 3.4 Monitor rider and horse welfare during jumping education and fitness development
4. Plan jumps race program
  • 4.1 Review rules of racing related to jumping racing
  • 4.2 Select jumps races that are aligned to individual horse aptitude
  • 4.3 Plan jump racing trials according to the abilities of the rider and the horse
  • 4.4 Evaluate horse aptitude for jumping racing and record results according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6984 RGRPSH423A Train horses for jumping racing Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDT4 RGR50118 Diploma of Racing (Racehorse Trainer) Qualification
BDT3 RGR40118 Certificate IV in Racing (Racehorse Trainer) Qualification