Required skills

communication skills to

interact with other riders to determine their intentions during warmup

communicate with and instruct the horse

seek feedback and instructions from the coach

participate in the review process

problemsolving skills to anticipate and mitigate an aggressive misbehaving or frightened horse and respond appropriately to changing conditions

language and literacy skills to access interpret and apply information about the required movements of dressage show jumping and crosscountry riding

selfmanagement skills to

prepare for and participate in various equestrian disciplines

review and reflect on own performance

planning and organising skills to

assist in selecting a suitable location tack and personal equipment

prepare horse for riding

complete postactivity responsibilities

numeracy skills to

determine jump heights

measure distances and times

measure horses length of stride at trot and canter

first aid skills and safety procedures appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe participation and conduct during horse riding activities

selection use and set up of tack and personal equipment for various equestrian disciplines to enhance development of skills and tactics

safety requirements and practices during basic dressage show jumping and crosscountry riding to ensure risk minimisation

horse handling and correct riding techniques to participate in basic warmups dressage show jumping crosscountry and cooldowns

communication systems used between riders horses and coaches during equestrian activities

location features and hazards and how these might impact on the riding experience

social behaviour psychology and vices of horses to recognise and treat individual temperaments and behaviours

reflection and review principles to enable effective selfevaluation for future improvement

emergency and safety procedures appropriate to the location to ensure risk minimisation to self and horse

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

applies relevant process to safely prepare self and horse for basic dressage show jumping and crosscountry riding in controlled conditions

follows instructions from the coach to accurately apply knowledge and demonstrate required movements techniques and control over the horse in each discipline

modifies technique according to equestrian discipline being performed and applies knowledge of horse behaviour patterns and safe handling techniques to avoid hazards where possible

evaluates and reflects on own riding in each discipline to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that require improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in basic dressage show jumping and crosscountry riding activities that are of a sufficient duration to allow the rider to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

suitable locations with controlled conditions for basic dressage show jumping and crosscountry riding

quiet and reasonably tractable horses in a recreational or training program

tack and personal equipment such as halters ropes saddles bridles helmets suitable attire and boots

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of safe horse handling and performance of required movements in basic dressage show jumping and crosscountry riding in controlled conditions

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the hazards risks and safety procedures associated with the equestrian disciplines

selfevaluation and thirdparty reports from coach detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISOEQOA Handle horses

SISOEQO201A Handle horses.

Controlled conditions may include:

Equestrian discipline may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Tack may include:

Personal equipment may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Balanced and controlled manner may include:

Adjust equipment may include:

Aids may include:

Attitude and acceptance of the aids may include:

Safe zones may include:

Gait may include:

Required movements in dressage may include:

Forwardness and frame may include:

Straightness may include:

Resistances and evasion may include:

Required movements of show jumping may include:

Required movements in cross- country may include:

Post-activity responsibilities may include:

Relevant aspects may include: