Elements and Performance Criteria
- Maintain basic health and welfare of horses
- Follow supervisor instructions and clarify information relating to assigned activities
- Assess risk and report hazards before handling horses
- Detect signs of common horse ailments and good health in horses based on key characteristics of horse anatomy and physiology
- Observe and report signs of horse health to supervisor using correct horse sector terminology
- Use safe horse handling practices to check horses for condition
- Follow stable hygiene and quarantine practices related to horse health care
- Check horse hooves and legs for soreness, inflammation and lameness
- Assist in the provision of basic first aid treatment for minor injuries
- Groom and rug a horse
- Select and prepare required grooming equipment according to workplace practices
- Position and tie up horse safely in preparation for grooming
- Groom horse according to workplace requirements and supervisor instructions
- Check horse for illness or injury during grooming and report any observed irregularities to supervisor
- Clean, dress and check horse hooves and shoes for cracks, heat and other irregularities
- Fit rugs according to the conditions and stable routine
- Clean, store and maintain grooming tools and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Identify and report hazards in the work environment to supervisor