Elements and Performance Criteria
- Introduce harness racing gear, equipment and routines
- Introduce driving skills
- Identify driving problems and implement correction program
- Evaluate horse's performance and previous history
- Investigate potential physical and behavioural causes of poor performance
- Develop and implement an education program in consultation with trainer
- Use corrective techniques safely to modify performance and behaviour according to animal welfare principles
- Review horse's racing future with trainer and owner