Elements and Performance Criteria
- Use general horse industry terminology
- Safely catch and handle horses
- Assess hazards and potential risks to self, others and the horse, and take steps to minimise
- Identify and prepare catching and handling gear for use
- Interpret horse behaviour signals prior to approaching horses
- Approach horses safely and catch
- Lead and control horses within stables, yards and paddocks
- Tie up or release horses using safe handling techniques and according to animal welfare principles
- Fit and remove rugs to and from horses
- Fit and maintain specified gear
- Identify stable or paddock gear for individual horses accurately
- Complete procedures for fitting and removing stable or paddock gear according to instructions from supervisor
- Clean and store exercise, stable and paddock gear according to workplace procedures
- Report signs of wear and damage of gear to stable supervisor