Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess equine behaviours and level of education before handling
- Assess hazards and potential risks to self, others and the equine, and take steps to minimise
- Identify and respond to equine behaviour using senses, instinct and equine communication methods
- Determine the level of education of the equine
- Observe equine to identify factors that cause the equine’s behaviour to change
- Proceed with farriery services after considering equine behaviour and level of education
- Identify, catch and control an equine
- Control an equine