Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify the impact of conformation on horse performance.
- Assess horse suitability for intended use.
- Identify intended sport or recreational use and performance requirements of horses.
- Use safe practices and follow organisational safety procedures during horse assessment to avoid injury to self, others and horse.
- Examine horses for functional conformation and observe movement.
- Identify functional conformation faults and potential to affect performance of horses.
- Assess suitability of individual horses for different sport or recreational uses according to their conformation and movement.
- Evaluate and complete written reports on performance potential for intended sport or recreational use.