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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to transport horses
   • Check directions for transport and identify horses to be loaded
   • Determine transport requirements, including vehicle configuration, and/or engage a suitable carrier
   • Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment for safe loading and/or unloading of horses
   • Select gear and equipment for loading horse, and check gear for safety
   • Assess and control risks associated with transporting horses at all stages
   • Obtain permits or complete documentation according to workplace or regulatory requirements
2. Load and unload horses
   • Identify and control existing and potential hazards and safety risks to handler and horse when loading and unloading horses
   • Assess horses to confirm suitable condition for transporting
   • Fit gear correctly and prepare horses for loading to transport according to workplace procedures
   • Load and position horses according to transport configuration and classes, and secure using safe horse handling techniques and restraints
   • Unload horses using safe and humane handling techniques
3. Transport and monitor horses
   • Ensure horses are transported with minimal stress and discomfort
   • Check horses regularly throughout the journey, and unload for feeding and watering according to animal welfare standards and practices
   • Monitor horse condition and welfare after transport, and provide appropriate feed and water
4. Complete transportation operations
   • Clean, maintain and secure vehicle, equipment and facilities according to workplace requirements
   • Document transport information according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements for the transport of livestock, including horses