This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow pre-race and post-race routines, plan race strategies and use high-level riding skills, and report on races.

The unit applies to individuals who are approved to ride in official barrier races. They have high-level riding skills and experience suitable for riding in races conducted on racecourses in the thoroughbred code of the racing industry.

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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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Weigh out at correct weight according to rules of racing
Prepare race gear and check for safety prior to race day and immediately prior to a race
Provide race meeting documentation to officials
Assess track features and racecourse conditions
Apply pre-race and post-race procedures that are appropriate to the rules of racing
Comply with starting procedures and instructions from racing officials
Utilise speed maps and other forms of analysis to prepare for race
Warm horses up and down before and after race according to trainer's instructions and with regard to the rules of racing and animal welfare requirements
Use riding skills that are appropriate to a variety of track conditions and situations
Modify strategies appropriately as required during races and according to pace and how race is being run
Ensure race riding techniques applied conform to the rules of racing and are safe, competitive and meet public expectations
Evaluate and report horse race performance
Report race incidents according to racetrack procedures
Apply protocol for communicating performance
Undertake a post-race assessment of own performance

Assessment Cover Sheet

RGRPSH415 - Ride horses in races

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Assessment Record Sheet

RGRPSH415 - Ride horses in races

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