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Evidence Guide: ACMFAR404 - Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines

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ACMFAR404 - Use farriery techniques to meet special needs of equines

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

Determine special needs of individual equines

  1. Identify hoof defects or conformation problems that may be fixed or alleviated by a farrier
  2. Determine the types of remedial, orthopaedic or therapeutic shoes or modifications, or hoof protection that may fix or alleviate the problem
  3. Identify potential problems that can be remedied by a farrier
  4. Determine the hoof care needs of foals and young equines
  5. Report conditions requiring higher-level investigation or treatment to other farriers, veterinarians or equine professionals
Identify hoof defects or conformation problems that may be fixed or alleviated by a farrier

Completed
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Determine the types of remedial, orthopaedic or therapeutic shoes or modifications, or hoof protection that may fix or alleviate the problem

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify potential problems that can be remedied by a farrier

Completed
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Determine the hoof care needs of foals and young equines

Completed
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Report conditions requiring higher-level investigation or treatment to other farriers, veterinarians or equine professionals

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Arrange remedial actions

  1. Review equine symptoms and diagnostic images in consultation with the veterinarian
  2. Determine course of action and establish treatment regimen in consultation with a veterinarian and/or other equine professional
  3. Discuss and assess the implications of proposed actions
  4. Fabricate or modify remedial or orthopaedic and therapeutic shoes and/or other hoof protection products
Review equine symptoms and diagnostic images in consultation with the veterinarian

Completed
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Determine course of action and establish treatment regimen in consultation with a veterinarian and/or other equine professional

Completed
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Discuss and assess the implications of proposed actions

Completed
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Fabricate or modify remedial or orthopaedic and therapeutic shoes and/or other hoof protection products

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Trim and repair hooves

  1. Handle equines safely and select personal protective equipment according to safe work practices, and monitor behaviour to reduce risks to equine, handlers and self
  2. Trim and prepare hooves in a safe manner without injury to equine
  3. Identify and perform hoof reconstruction procedures according to hoof care plan developed in consultation with veterinarian
  4. Check work to ensure hoof preparation meets quality outcomes
Handle equines safely and select personal protective equipment according to safe work practices, and monitor behaviour to reduce risks to equine, handlers and self

Completed
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Trim and prepare hooves in a safe manner without injury to equine

Completed
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Identify and perform hoof reconstruction procedures according to hoof care plan developed in consultation with veterinarian

Completed
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Check work to ensure hoof preparation meets quality outcomes

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Fit remedial shoes and/or hoof protection

  1. Select tools, equipment and materials required for fitting remedial shoes and/or other hoof protection
  2. Shape, fit and/or adjust remedial shoes and/or other hoof protection according to plan
  3. Fit remedial shoes and/or other hoof protection to fore and hind feet and assess the need for any final adjustments
  4. Make final adjustments to the shape and size of the remedial shoes and/or other hoof protection
  5. Monitor risks and maintain safety of equine, self and others throughout the procedure
Select tools, equipment and materials required for fitting remedial shoes and/or other hoof protection

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Shape, fit and/or adjust remedial shoes and/or other hoof protection according to plan

Completed
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Fit remedial shoes and/or other hoof protection to fore and hind feet and assess the need for any final adjustments

Completed
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Make final adjustments to the shape and size of the remedial shoes and/or other hoof protection

Completed
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Monitor risks and maintain safety of equine, self and others throughout the procedure

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Attach shoes or hoof protection and finish shoeing process

  1. Select tools and materials suitable for attaching and clenching shoes or securing other hoof protection
  2. Attach shoe and/or other hoof protection safely, securely and in the correct position
  3. Finish the hoof and assess the finished job and the welfare of the equine
  4. Identify any signs of lameness by trotting the equine in a safe manner
  5. Advise of actions taken and future hoof care requirements
  6. Maintain service records according to workplace practices
Select tools and materials suitable for attaching and clenching shoes or securing other hoof protection

Completed
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Attach shoe and/or other hoof protection safely, securely and in the correct position

Completed
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Finish the hoof and assess the finished job and the welfare of the equine

Completed
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Identify any signs of lameness by trotting the equine in a safe manner

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Advise of actions taken and future hoof care requirements

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Maintain service records according to workplace practices

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge