Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to educate and develop the fitness of horses for jumping racing.
The unit applies to individuals who have specialist knowledge, practical skills and experience at a level to qualify them to ride full trackwork, trials, jump trials and jump races within the racing industry.
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. Prepare horses for jumping education | 1.1 Review horse flatwork skills and assess suitability for rider 1.2 Assess rider skills for introducing jumping to horses 1.3 Select horse tack and equipment for jumping exercises according to workplace procedures 1.4 Plan horse jumps training sessions 1.5 Assess and control risks associated with training area and equipment according to workplace health and safety |
2. Present pole and cavaletti exercises to horses | 2.1 Introduce pole exercises and cavaletti exercises 2.2 Review horse aptitude for negotiating obstacles |
3. Present jumping obstacles to horses | 3.1 Introduce single and related distance jumping exercises 3.2 Introduce racing brush and hurdle fences 3.3 Familiarise horse with jumping racing courses 3.4 Monitor rider and horse welfare during jumping education and fitness development |
4. Plan jumps race program | 4.1 Review rules of racing related to jumping racing 4.2 Select jumps races that are aligned to individual horse aptitude 4.3 Plan jump racing trials according to the abilities of the rider and the horse 4.4 Evaluate horse aptitude for jumping racing and record results according to workplace procedures |
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 |
Reading | Interpret key information in rules of racing for jumping racing |
Numeracy | Estimate and calculate distance, height, speed and time relevant to horse pace |
Oral communication | Give clear instructions and feedback using industry terminology for jumping racing |
Navigate the world of work | Follow safe and ethical horse handling and training industry practices associated with own role |
Interact with others | Work collaboratively to support others in handling and providing education and exercise for horses learning to jump |
Get the work done | Plan and sequence strategies for horse training programs; evaluate horse performance and progression; and adjust activities to achieve outcomes Monitor and analyse problems and risks; devise solutions and reflect on approaches taken |
Sectors
Performance services horse (PSH)