Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for horse riding activity
- Discuss current skill level, riding skill development goals and horse suitability with riding instructor
- Identify potential hazards and risks associated with the specific location, environment and horse riding activity, and apply control measures as directed
- Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment (PPE) required for preparing and riding the horse according to WHS requirements
- Catch, groom and tack-up assigned horse as directed using tack appropriate for rider, horse and discipline
- Present horse to instructor appropriately tacked up for riding for gear check prior to mounting
- Demonstrate controlled riding skills
- Mount horse in a safe and balanced manner as instructed
- Ride horse through gaits in a balanced and controlled manner
- Use recognised aids including legs, weight, hands and voice to control movement, speed and direction of horse at halt, walk, trot and canter
- Cue horse through a range of movements and direction, maintaining control of horse
- Control horse under saddle among other horse and rider combinations, maintaining safe group riding practices while performing a variety of required movements
- Negotiate potential hazards appropriately to minimise risks
- Dismount safely and lead horse in a controlled manner
- Complete and report post-riding activities