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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Profile a racehorse
   • Identify and observe desired racehorse characteristics in individual horses
   • Evaluate features of conformation according to racing protocols
   • Research race distance times and records for individual racehorses
   • Determine racing program aims for individual horses
2. Evaluate pedigrees
   • Interpret pedigree information for individual horses
   • Evaluate racing breeding theories
   • Identify features of prominent racing lines
3. Evaluate horses available
   • Determine options for racing horses
   • Seek specialist advice to evaluate horse health and fitness for racing
   • Gather input from staff regarding horse performance
   • Rank horses available based on racing program aims, pedigree, general health and price range affordability
4. Re-evaluate horse racing career
   • Evaluate horse progress in racing program
   • Discuss options for horse future with key personnel
   • Determine horse future with consideration to animal welfare issues
   • Identify and observe desired racehorse characteristics in individual horses
   • Evaluate features of conformation according to racing protocols
   • Research race distance times and records for individual racehorses
   • Determine racing program aims for individual horses
   • Interpret pedigree information for individual horses
   • Evaluate racing breeding theories
   • Identify features of prominent racing lines