Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine therapies suitable for use in performance horse management
- Seek professional advice for the interpretation of symptoms
- Research appropriate therapies to treat the diagnosed condition on the basis of evidence, mode of action and credibility
- Collaborate with veterinarians and other allied health professionals to determine appropriate therapies, timelines and outcomes
- Select appropriate therapy according to veterinary or allied health professional advice
- Select equine therapists
- Implement chosen therapy
- Monitor the progress of the horse during treatment in collaboration with therapist
- Ensure safe work practices are followed during treatment
- Record the results of the therapy and assess against expected outcomes
- Evaluate the impact of the selected therapy in collaboration with the therapist or veterinarian
- Adjust the therapeutic strategy based on horse response and therapist or veterinarian advice