This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to ride and exercise a range of horses in slow work and pacework. It includes selecting aids and gear, accepting rides based on rider and horse experience, reporting on horse performance and organising riding commitments.

The unit applies to individuals who work under supervision, using practical skills and specialised knowledge relevant to riding thoroughbred horses within racing industry guidelines.

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
Ride horses in slow work according to trainer instructions and safe work practices
Identify approved gear and personal protective equipment, and fit safely to individual and horses according to safe work practices
Select aids and use within rules of racing and trainer instructions
Accept rides based on rider experience and horse experience
Ride horses at a range of paces and tempos using time-counting methods to determine speed
Demonstrate techniques used to control horses in a range of situations according to safe work practices
Follow trainer instructions to the best of ability, and report horse performance following trackwork
Interpret rules of local track prior to undertaking trackwork
Schedule trackwork to meet requirements of local track availability and times
Follow track supervisor instructions and track rules, including entry and exit of track
Apply rules of racing and industry etiquette to slow and fast trackwork

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRPSH307 - Exercise horses in pacework

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