Elements and Performance Criteria
- Evaluate relevant international horse sport opportunities
- Identify and analyse requirements and potential compliance with international rules and regulations related to training and competing horses internationally in relevant discipline
- Identify locations and suitable competitions within the relevant discipline
- Research the qualifications and entry requirements for international competitions
- Assess the suitability of individual horses and risks associated with participating in an international competition
- Evaluate the business benefits of competing internationally
- Determine business opportunities and goals for competing in international competition
- Undertake cost-benefit analysis of international competition opportunities against financial considerations and business goals
- Identify and pursue sponsorship, grant and novel funding opportunities
- Identify international competition schedule
- Evaluate resources required to support international competition
- Manage travel arrangements to compete internationally
- Research and evaluate international equine travel suppliers
- Assess the specific requirements of international equine transport arrangements and arrange schedules to minimise health and performance risks associated with long-haul transport
- Arrange transport and accommodation for horses and staff within the destination country or countries
- Source industry specialists within the destination country or countries
- Determine nutrition, health and welfare issues associated with travel to the destination country and competition
- Develop and implement strategies to minimise and control risks associated with safe horse handling and international travel
- Manage international competition quarantine requirements