Elements and Performance Criteria
- Safely catch and handle foals
- Assist with weaning foals
- Suitable facilities for the safe handling, training and weaning of foals are identified.
- Foals are fitted with a halter according to enterprise guidelines.
- Weanling foals are led according to enterprise guidelines.
- Weanling foals legs are handled according to enterprise guidelines.
- Weanling foals feet are picked up according to enterprise guidelines.
- Rugs are fitted to weanlings.
- Safely and competently perform routine tasks in the preparation and presentation of yearlings for sale
- Routine daily checks of yearlings are carried out.
- Yearlings are safely led for exercise and presentation.
- Yearlings are exercised, shampooed, and groomed according to enterprise guidelines.
- Bridles, bits, rugs and safety gear are fitted according to enterprise guidelines.
- Sale presentation techniques are demonstrated.