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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Apply basic genetic theories to the assessment of horses
   • Identify common inherited faults, abnormalities and genetic disorders of horses
   • Apply Mendelian inheritance rules to the pedigrees of horses including the inheritance of relevant genetic disorders and arrange for DNA testing of parentage and genetic disorders where required
2. Assess the conformation of horses selected for a particular purpose
   • Use the correct industry terminology to describe the horses’ conformation
   • Evaluate the horses' conformation according to its desired performance
   • Evaluate the contribution of the sire and dam to the conformation of the horse
   • Use pedigree data including past performance, lineage history, sibling performance, breeding outcomes and other traits to rate the horses’ suitability for a particular purpose
3. Purchase horses based on pedigree analysis
   • Determine desired requirements of horses for purchasing through auction or private sale
   • Assess and rank prospective purchases according to requirements, budget and the likely potential of horses to achieve desired goals
   • Determine requirements for new registrations or transfer of ownership according to relevant procedures and regulations
   • Determine insurance requirements relevant to purchase of horses
   • Identify transportation requirements for transfer of horses to new location