This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to acquire and educate horses to suit the needs of equestrian sport or recreational riding programs.

It requires the ability to assess horse history, behaviour and health pre-purchase, and to plan and deliver education programs for individual horses to ensure their appropriate and safe behaviour.

This unit applies to a range of organisations involved in equestrian sport, instructional and recreational riding programs. It applies to experienced senior staff who work autonomously but in consultation with others. This can include trainers, guides, trail bosses, instructors and coaches who are proficient horse riders.

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

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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
Evaluate available budget for purchasing horses.
Identify and assess program needs in consultation with appropriate personnel.
Identify characteristics and types of horses required to meet program and operational needs.
Schedule purchases to allow time for horse education before operational use.
Research horses available for sale from a range of sources.
Investigate history of horse use, education and behaviour and request relevant written reports.
Assess horses against identified program needs.
Test horses extensively prior to acquisition according to organisational policies and procedures.
Assess behaviour patterns of horses to confirm best fit with program needs.
Confirm health of animals according to organisational policies and procedures.
Purchase horses and complete appropriate documentation according to organisational procedures.
Identify required horse behaviour that meets identified program needs.
Identify unwanted and unsafe behaviour patterns of individual horses.
Assess individual education needs of horses in consultation with relevant personnel.
Design and document education program to ensure horse suitability for program and safety of clients.
Use safe practices and follow organisational safety and emergency response procedures throughout activities to avoid injury to self, others and horse.
Implement education techniques suitable to equine cognition, learning ability and natural behaviour.
Habituate horses to tack and equipment used in program.
Habituate horses to respond to a range of handlers and riders with different skill levels and characteristics.
Acclimatise horses to the range of environments where activities are offered.
Educate horses to negotiate the variety of terrain and obstacles covered by program.
Educate horses to program specific activities, exercises or disciplines.
Use practices, according to animal welfare guidelines, to minimise or eliminate unwanted and unsafe behaviours.
Evaluate and record progress or continuing issues throughout all phases of education program, according to organisational procedures.
Adjust education regime or discontinue horse education as required.

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