Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for sale of young horses
- Determine the presentation requirements of the breed according to show or sale requirements
- Develop an action plan to ensure the preparation of young horses will be completed in time
- Identify the effect of seasonal factors on the preparation schedule, and allow sufficient time to manage effects
- Incorporate outcomes of a risk assessment into the plan to address any issues that that might arise during the preparation of the horse
- Develop an exercise or conditioning regime to incorporate in horse preparation plans to improve condition
- Exercise horses to maximise sale or show potential
- Conduct an assessment of the current level of education and handling experience of the horse, and potential risks to the health and welfare of young horses and handlers during the preparation
- Develop steps to minimise or eliminate identified risks
- Habituate horses to tack and equipment to be used during the preparation, sale or show
- Rug horses according to safety, weather and required presentation standards
- Train horses to stand, be led at a walk and to trot in a manner to maximise the potential of the horse
- Train young horses for travel and habituate and desensitise to sale or show environments, including proximity to other young horses
- Conduct training within the limits of horse age and fitness according to industry standards, safe work practices and animal welfare legislation
- Prepare horses for show or sale to enhance presentation
- Identify the requirements of different breed societies for the presentation of in-hand horses
- Identify the specific requirements for presentation at different show or sale venues
- Prepare horses in a professional manner, to emphasise qualities of horses and meet breed society or sales venue requirements
- Present horses at events to maximise their potential for success
- Identify and follow the dress requirements and handler protocols of specific sale or show
- Present the horse for inspection, including standing, walk, trot, canter, at liberty or free jumping, according to requirements of show or sale
- Evaluate the outcomes of the sale or show with relevant parties, and draw up a corrective plan for future events based on evaluation outcomes
- Plan for future careers of the horses