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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Senses of the horse may include: | physical senses:eyesighthearingsmell taste touchsensitivity to changes in:weatherbehaviour of other horses, animals or humanslayout of equipment, property or surrounds. |
Methods used by horses to communicate may include: | verbal non-verbal means:mouth and face body postures, which might include ears back or kicking. |
Indication of the level of education of the horse may include: | horse can be lead into position where farrier needs to workhorse will accept being restrained by head collar and leadhorse will accept having its feet handled and positioned for farrier procedureshorse will accept having its legs handledhorse will accept standing in position for required period of time with consideration of:agebreedhorse's usual activity or purposesizeNote: Horses presented for farriery services must be well-handled and confident to have their feet picked up and held in positions required by a farrier. |
Nervous behaviours, common vices and horse behavioural problems may include: | nervous or defensive behaviours:strikingkickingbitingholding body in tensionshakingpawing pushing or bargingsweatingwanting to run awaybehavioural problems:weavingattempting to sit down or lean on farrierrefusing to allow legs to be handledrefusing to hold legs off the groundbehaviour may vary to reflect:eating disordersinability to maintain concentration or lack of physical stamina to hold positions for required timepain, discomfort or feartemperament. |
External factors that could influence horse behaviour may include: | external factors:contact with particular individualsdistractions, such as dogs or other animals, unusual noises or itemsherd hierarchy and presence or absence of other horsesweather, season or environmentthe atmosphere and other activities occurring:because of illness or injuryduring competition or racing eventsduring sales preparationin preparation for and during transport. |
Features used to identify a horse may include: | age or category (e.g. foal or broodmare)brands or tattooscolourhead, leg and body markingsheightsexwounds or permanent scars. |
Gear required for catching, handling controlling and restraining horses may include: | catching:head collar or halter and leadcatching yardhandling:bagging down clothmuzzlescontrolled or restrained:anti rearing bitchemical sedatives prescribed by and administered under the supervision of a veterinarianhobblesleg ropestwitchespersonal protective equipment to be used by the farrier.Note: The majority of horses are quiet, easily managed and require no restraint. Where restraint is required it must be the minimum necessary and should always be determined through consultation with the owner or responsible person. |
A calm and reassuring climate may include: | minimising factors that may make the horse nervous or fearful, such as loud noisesmaintaining a situation that is perceived to be hazard or threat-free by the horseproceeding calmly and slowlyusing a quiet and calm voice tone. |
Appropriate manner need for horse to be caught, handled, controlled and restrained may include: | horse catching, handling, controlling and restraining methods must:comply with industry codes of practicecomply with relevant legislation and regulations related to animal welfare and prevention of cruelty to animalshandling techniques will be selected with consideration of:location of other persons and animalsvariables that apply to the range of working environments where horses may be controlled, such as:stablestracks and event venuesyardsage and education of horselocation of vehicles, fences and equipmentvariables that influence the behaviour of horses (e.g. wind and noise)handling, control and restraint of horses:feet are picked up using industry approved methods head collars and leads are used for tying up horses safelyhorses are released correctly into paddocks and yards restraints are fitted only when required and for the shortest time period monitoring and interpreting the horse's behaviour and traitsawareness of the horse's placement in relation to handler, other horses and hazards. |
Team required to conduct the farriery service may include: | person to hold horseassistant for younger, less experienced horses or horses with an identified problemfarrier. |
Changes in horse behaviour may include: | horse may become nervous, frightened or agitatedhorse may panic either because of external factors, such as noise, or because of pain and discomforthorse may become tired and unable to maintain position. |
OHS considerations may include: | alertness of the farrier and adoption of a position that is comfortable and balanced for the farrierappropriate clothing, applicable to all members of the teammanual handling skills:carryingliftingshiftinguse of relevant personal protective equipment and other safety devices:hair tied backjewellery removedleather apronsun cream and head coveringwork bootswrist guards. |
Considerations for providing farriery service humanely may include: | complying with relevant:industry codes of practice legislation and regulations concerned with:animal welfarethe prevention of cruelty to animals. |