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Evidence Guide: ACMFAR313 - Trim equine hooves

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ACMFAR313 - Trim equine hooves

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare to trim equine hooves

  1. Carry out a basic risk assessment of equine behaviour and environmental hazards and take steps to control risks
  2. Prepare and set up tools and equipment according to workplace requirements
  3. Identify, fit and use personal protective equipment according to health and safety in the workplace procedures
  4. Select a safe handling and control method suitable for the individual equine
  5. Observe and assess equine physique, stance and gait prior to trimming
Carry out a basic risk assessment of equine behaviour and environmental hazards and take steps to control risks

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Prepare and set up tools and equipment according to workplace requirements

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Identify, fit and use personal protective equipment according to health and safety in the workplace procedures

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Select a safe handling and control method suitable for the individual equine

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Observe and assess equine physique, stance and gait prior to trimming

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Assess hoof condition

  1. Adopt a safe working position for self and equine balance and comfort
  2. Lift, hold and clean equine feet to assess hoof condition
  3. Remove shoes safely using appropriate tools and methods if equine is shod
  4. Assess gait, balance of hoof and the wear patterns of the shoes and/or hooves to inform future hoof care plan
  5. Examine the hoof thoroughly checking for damage, abnormalities, pathologies and foreign objects
  6. Consider workload levels, environment and diet that impact on equine welfare as part of the hoof care plan
Adopt a safe working position for self and equine balance and comfort

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Lift, hold and clean equine feet to assess hoof condition

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Remove shoes safely using appropriate tools and methods if equine is shod

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Assess gait, balance of hoof and the wear patterns of the shoes and/or hooves to inform future hoof care plan

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Examine the hoof thoroughly checking for damage, abnormalities, pathologies and foreign objects

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Consider workload levels, environment and diet that impact on equine welfare as part of the hoof care plan

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Trim equine hooves safely

  1. Select appropriate trimming technique for individual equine
  2. Use appropriate tools and technique to trim fore and hind hooves
  3. Trim hooves within limits of safe trimming margins, according to hoof care plan and industry standards
  4. Apply hoof treatment medication or products, according to the hoof care plan or veterinarian instructions
  5. Recognise conditions that require referral to a registered veterinarian
Select appropriate trimming technique for individual equine

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Use appropriate tools and technique to trim fore and hind hooves

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Trim hooves within limits of safe trimming margins, according to hoof care plan and industry standards

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Apply hoof treatment medication or products, according to the hoof care plan or veterinarian instructions

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Recognise conditions that require referral to a registered veterinarian

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Carry out post-hoof trimming activities

  1. Review finished work against hoof care plan
  2. Review gait and discuss any changes to initial assessment with equine owner or carer
  3. Ensure working area is tidy and free of hazards and tools are cleaned and stored safely according to workplace standards
  4. Finalise business transactions and discuss need for any future visits with client
Review finished work against hoof care plan

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Review gait and discuss any changes to initial assessment with equine owner or carer

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Ensure working area is tidy and free of hazards and tools are cleaned and stored safely according to workplace standards

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Finalise business transactions and discuss need for any future visits with client

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge