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Condition horses for sport or recreational performance

Condition horses for sport or recreational performance

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOEQU013
State Code
BBF41
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/05/2018
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
18/05/2018
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and implement conditioning programs for horses used in equestrian sport or recreational riding programs to optimise performance in their given role.This unit applies to a range of organisations involved in equestrian sport, instructional and recreational riding programs. It applies to experienced senior staff who work independently but in consultation with others. This can include trainers, guides, trail bosses, instructors and coaches who are proficient horse riders.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare individual conditioning programs.
  • 1.1. Identify and assess needs of individual horses according to their intended sport or recreational use and performance requirements.
  • 1.2. Assess level of fitness of horses and weight carrying capacity.
  • 1.3. Identify functional conformation faults and past injuries of horses.
  • 1.4. Consult with stakeholders to identify and confirm goals of program.
  • 1.5. Select conditioning techniques appropriate to individual horse health and fitness levels.
  • 1.6. Design and document conditioning programs to optimise performance of horses.
  • 1.7. Identify and confirm availability of equipment and resources for program.
2.Implement conditioning programs.
  • 2.1. Implement conditioning program using chosen techniques appropriate to individual horse.
  • 2.2. Monitor health and welfare of horse according to organisational policies and procedures and animal welfare guidelines.
  • 2.3. Record progress of horse at various stages of program and provide ongoing feedback to stakeholders.
  • 2.4. Recognise signs and symptoms of horse illness and injury and consult with veterinarian as required.
  • 2.5. Monitor feeding and conditioning regimes to confirm suitability for horse and performance goals.
  • 2.6. Implement modifications to program to suit horse condition and optimise performance.
  • 2.7. Present horses in industry accepted condition to meet intended sport or recreational use.
3. Evaluate conditioning program.
  • 3.1. Evaluate and record progress throughout all phases of conditioning program.
  • 3.2. Evaluate outcomes against identified goals and complete written report on results to stakeholders.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6370 SISOEQO409A Train and condition horses Unit of competency