Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop riding skills for jumping racing, including selecting and fitting approved gear, assessing features of a jumping track, determining strategies and rules, controlling horses over jumps in all gaits and discussing plans to improve riding performance.
The unit applies to individuals who can handle and ride horses safely to develop specialised skills and knowledge for jumping racing.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, in accordance with applicable state/territory animal welfare and workplace health and safety legislative requirements.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit. Users are advised to check with the relevant Principal Racing Authority (PRA) for current requirements.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Demonstrate riding skills for negotiating basic poles and grids | 1.1 Select and fit approved jumping gear and personal protective equipment for riders and nominated horses according to workplace safety procedures 1.2 Determine distances for placement of poles and grids 1.3 Maintain an effective seat in all gaits and required movements in negotiating poles and grids 1.4 Demonstrate control of rhythm, speed, line and balance of horse over poles |
2. Demonstrate basic jumping skills in an arena | 2.1 Maintain an effective, independent and balanced position in all gaits in basic jumping exercises 2.2 Demonstrate principles of forward movement and straightness, together with correct forward positioning of hands leading to and during jump 2.3 Walk track and determine correct strides into obstacles 2.4 Jump track as planned in line with appropriate workplace health and safety procedures 2.5 Discuss plans for improving jumping performance with instructor |
3. Demonstrate riding a jumping track at speed | 3.1 Determine rules for horse and rider when jumping 3.2 Assess condition and features of track and position and characteristics of jumps 3.3 Use track characteristics to advantage during jumping efforts 3.4 Control horse during various phases of the jump and jumping track |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Numeracy | Use various methods to measure and calculate distances between jumps, including strides, to inform riding strategy |
Learning | Seek, reflect and respond to feedback from instructor to improve own performance |
Navigate the world of work | Follow jumping rules of racing, and safety and animal welfare requirements, associated with own role |
Get the work done | Take responsibility for and make decisions about jump racing safety and safe horse control Plan and sequence strategies for jumping racing event; monitoring risks and adjusting activities to achieve outcomes |
Sectors
Performance services horse (PSH)