This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate the conformation, temperament, pedigree, general health, performance and previous history of horses to determine their suitability for racing.

The unit applies to individuals who have specialist knowledge, skills and experience in managing, caring for and training racehorses safely in the harness or thoroughbred codes of the racing industry.

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
Identify and observe desired racehorse characteristics in individual horses
Evaluate features of conformation according to racing protocols
Research race distance times and records for individual racehorses
Determine racing program aims for individual horses
Interpret pedigree information for individual horses
Evaluate racing breeding theories
Identify features of prominent racing lines
Determine options for racing horses
Seek specialist advice to evaluate horse health and fitness for racing
Gather input from staff regarding horse performance
Rank horses available based on racing program aims, pedigree, general health and price range affordability
Evaluate horse progress in racing program
Discuss options for horse future with key personnel
Determine horse future with consideration to animal welfare issues
Identify and observe desired racehorse characteristics in individual horses
Evaluate features of conformation according to racing protocols
Research race distance times and records for individual racehorses
Determine racing program aims for individual horses
Interpret pedigree information for individual horses
Evaluate racing breeding theories
Identify features of prominent racing lines

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RGRPSH505 - Select horses for racing

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