Elements and Performance Criteria
- Comply with trackwork rules, protocols and safety requirements
- Follow safety requirements, rules and regulations for rider and horse
- Check fit, wear and suitability of racing industry approved gear and personal protective equipment prior to riding
- Identify track features, weather and potential hazards, and report to track supervisors according to workplace practices
- Develop riding skills on a well-educated horse using an exercise saddle
- Mount and dismount horse following safe practices
- Demonstrate a balanced position at rising trot and canter in two-point position with bridged reins in an enclosed arena or suitable slow work track
- Adjust stirrup length with feet in irons at walk and kick out iron and regain
- Bridge reins, carry a whip and use appropriate techniques to control horse at walk, trot and canter according to trainer or supervisor's instructions
- Develop fitness requirements for riding trackwork
- Ride slow work