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Develop riding skills for exercising horses

Develop riding skills for exercising horses

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMEQU219
State Code
ODV82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/05/2022
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
25/05/2022
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for riding educated horses on the flat and in negotiating set obstacles in controlled and open areas. It includes knowledge of assessing risks to protect the welfare of people and horses.This unit applies to riders who work under supervision, and who exercise calm, consistent and obedient horses that are ridden in areas that may include paddocks, stock or exercise yards, arenas, trails, and open areas at training and competition venues. 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. Prepare to ride
  • 1.1 Confirm horse identification, riding location, program and riding etiquette according to workplace requirements
  • 1.2 Confirm safe horse handling practices, health and safety procedures, and riding etiquette associated with workplace, location and activity
  • 1.3 Identify hazards, assess risks and control and/or report risks prior to handling horses and starting exercise
  • 1.4 Select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE) required for preparing and riding the horse
  • 1.5 Select and fit horse gear as directed according to purpose, features of fit and workplace requirements
  • 1.6 Walk and stretch horse, and adjust gear and girth prior to mounting
2. Ride and control horse safely while exercising
  • 2.1 Mount horse in a safe and balanced manner
  • 2.2 Warm up and ride horse in enclosed and/or open areas according to exercise program and supervisor instructions
  • 2.3 Identify footfalls, appropriate trot diagonal and canter leads both on ground and whilst riding
  • 2.4 Demonstrate rising trot, sitting trot, three and two point canter seat in a balanced and controlled manner
  • 2.5 Establish and maintain suitable speed within each gait to ensure control at all times
  • 2.6 Control horse under saddle among other horse and rider combinations while maintaining safe riding practices
  • 2.7 Complete exercise and warm down horse according to horse and program requirements
3. Complete post-riding activities
  • 3.1 Cool down, hose and groom horse after riding according to horse requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Remove, clean and check gear before storage, and report maintenance issues to supervisor
  • 3.3 Report horse performance and condition to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBE33 ACMEQU207 Develop riding skills for exercising horses Unit of competency
BBE50 ACMPHR201 Ride performance horses for exercise in an arena Unit of competency
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