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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Research key features of horse conformation
   • Analyse and report on the conformation of horses using objective, standard conformation terminology
   • Observe and identify desirable conformation of horses relevant to breed standard or performance discipline
   • Observe and identify unsoundness and blemishes of horses
   • Identify the essential elements of the movement of the horse relevant to breed standard and performance discipline
   • Design and apply conformation and movement selection criteria indices when assessing horses
2. Analyse the relationship of conformation to specific performance horse sports
   • Establish ideal sport-specific conformation according to sport or sector guidelines
   • Apply ideal sport-specific conformation to horse selection procedures according to organisation guidelines
   • Identify undesirable sport-specific conformation traits, and determine the implications of these traits on performance
   • Implement strategies to resolve or manage undesirable conformation traits to reduce negative impacts on performance horses
3. Assess conformation in young horses and develop correction plan
   • Assess and report on the conformation of foals using standard conformation terminology
   • Assess and report on foal and young horse conformation against established breed and sport standards
   • Identify undesirable characteristics of foal and young horse conformation
4. Develop conformation correction plan for young horses
   • Develop corrective action plan to rectify undesirable characteristics in consultation with industry professionals
   • Ensure strategies in corrective action plan meet organisation objectives and comply with animal welfare and work health and safety requirements