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Identify factors that affect racehorse fitness and suitability to race

Identify factors that affect racehorse fitness and suitability to race

Unit of competency
National Code
RGRPSH304
State Code
OAA73
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
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify signs of fitness in horses, detect abnormalities and problems, and communicate options to improve horse performance.The unit applies to individuals who work in a broad range of occupations involving racehorses.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. Identify and recognise factors that affect horse movement
  • 1.1 Observe and identify features of racehorse conformation
  • 1.2 Observe and describe gaits of racehorses
  • 1.3 Identify and report lameness and other abnormalities
  • 1.4 Identify safe ways to measure horse fitness and recovery from fast work
  • 1.5 Identify reasons for use of corrective gear, and select options to improve horse performance
  • 1.6 Explain factors that influence speed and strength
2. Identify and recognise signs of fitness in racehorses
  • 2.1 Identify behavioural and physical indicators of fitness
  • 2.2 Observe signs of horse fitness during exercise
  • 2.3 Observe horse post-exercise recovery, and report information to relevant personnel
3. Determine basic fitness requirements for racehorses
  • 3.1 Profile fitness and health of individual horses
  • 3.2 Identify and discuss with trainer methods to evaluate performance
  • 3.3 Identify indicators of poor adaptation to training program according to fitness indicators
  • 3.4 Evaluate factors affecting performance for individual horses
  • 3.5 Discuss fitness requirements for racehorses with relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6935 RGRPSH304A Identify factors that affect racehorse performance Unit of competency