Elements and Performance Criteria
- Understand factors that affect horse movement.
- Features of racehorse conformation are identified.
- Gaits of racehorses are identified and described.
- Lameness and other abnormalities are identified and reported.
- Reasons for use of corrective gear are identified and options to improve horse performance evaluated.
- Factors that influence speed and strength are explained.
- Recognise signs of fitness in racehorses.