This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to raise young horses, including observing foal development, meeting dietary needs, and handling and assisting with educating young horses.

The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They complete routine activities and work in a range of known contexts within horse breeding and horse industry environments.

No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Work health and safety and animal welfare legislation relevant to interacting with horses applies to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for specific requirements.

NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Observe and assess foal health and development
Detect and report symptoms of ill health, common diseases and developmental disorders
Record foal health and growth rate according to workplace practices
Vaccinate foals under instruction
Monitor mares for adequate nutrition for milk supply
Wean foals onto suitable pasture and supplement with feeds
Meet feed requirements of growing horses
Ensure feeding plans for yearlings allow growth and development for sale or growing on
Check paddocks and facilities to minimise the risk of injury and blemishes to young horses
Use safe and ethical horse handling techniques to assist in educating young horses to be led and tied up
Provide young horses with social support of other young horses or foster mares
Train weanlings and yearlings to parade for sale

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