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.

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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 identify features of racehorse conformation
Observe and describe gaits of racehorses
Identify and report lameness and other abnormalities
Identify safe ways to measure horse fitness and recovery from fast work
Identify reasons for use of corrective gear, and select options to improve horse performance
Explain factors that influence speed and strength
Identify behavioural and physical indicators of fitness
Observe signs of horse fitness during exercise
Observe horse post-exercise recovery, and report information to relevant personnel
Profile fitness and health of individual horses
Identify and discuss with trainer methods to evaluate performance
Identify indicators of poor adaptation to training program according to fitness indicators
Evaluate factors affecting performance for individual horses
Discuss fitness requirements for racehorses with relevant personnel

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RGRPSH304 - Identify factors that affect racehorse fitness and suitability to race

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