Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify and recognise factors that affect horse movement
- Observe and identify features of racehorse conformation
- Observe and describe gaits of racehorses
- Identify and report lameness and other abnormalities
- Identify safe ways to measure horse fitness and recovery from fast work
- Identify reasons for use of corrective gear, and select options to improve horse performance
- Explain factors that influence speed and strength
- Identify and recognise signs of fitness in racehorses
- Determine basic fitness requirements for racehorses
- Profile fitness and health of individual horses
- Identify and discuss with trainer methods to evaluate performance
- Identify indicators of poor adaptation to training program according to fitness indicators
- Evaluate factors affecting performance for individual horses
- Discuss fitness requirements for racehorses with relevant personnel