This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to coach participants, who can already ride, to participate in unofficial local competitions in an equestrian sport discipline. This unit includes planning, preparing, conducting and reviewing individual and group sessions.

Equestrian sport disciplines must be registered with Equestrian Australia and can include, but are not limited to, dressage, driving, eventing, jumping, para-equestrian, vaulting, show horse, endurance and reining.

This unit applies to individuals working in community based coaching roles in the Australian sport industry at an introductory level as recognised by Equestrian Australia. This includes individuals working and volunteering in equestrian clubs and centres.

This unit applies to coaches who coach participants in preparation for equestrian events and competitions. To do this, coaches must be proficient horse riders or competitors in the chosen equestrian sport discipline.

Specific industry accreditation requirements apply to equestrian coaching accreditation and information should be obtained from Equestrian Australia.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Gather and review participants information to assess readiness of participants in an equestrian sport discipline.
Set equestrian session objectives to meet readiness of unofficial local competition participants.
Determine session content to address equestrian session objectives.
Select coaching approaches to meet equestrian session objectives.
Develop and document equestrian session plans for unofficial local competition participants.
Prepare facilities, equipment and resources to meet equestrian session plan requirements.
Select and set up equipment and confirm readiness for safe use by unofficial local competition participants.
Identify hazards, assess risks and implement risk control strategies to minimise risk to participant safety and complete associated documentation.
Communicate and confirm participants in an equestrian sport discipline understanding of equestrian session activity instructions and safe participation requirements.
Present, sequence and pace equestrian session activities to meet equestrian session plans.
Select and use communication styles to achieve equestrian session objectives.
Observe participants in an equestrian sport discipline practice to assess participant ability to perform activities.
Modify equestrian session activities as required to meet unofficial local competition participants needs and environmental conditions.
Monitor equestrian sessions to identify and address risks to participant safety.
Respond to and report first aid incidents according to organisational policies and procedures.
Analyse participant performance and provide feedback to participants to improve skills.
Communicate and model equestrian participation behaviour standards.
Identify causes of and implement strategies to address participant poor behaviour.
Use behaviour management strategies to address participant poor behaviour in accordance with organisational policies and procedures and animal welfare standards.
Monitor achievement of equestrian session objectives against equestrian session plan.
Conduct end of equestrian session review to evaluate equestrian session plan and inform future equestrian session planning processes.
Seek feedback from others to identify areas to improve own equestrian coaching practice of unofficial local competition participants.
Reflect on own equestrian coaching practice of unofficial local competition participants to identify areas for improvement.
Analyse findings and incorporate learnings in future equestrian sessions with unofficial local competition participants.
Seek opportunities to address identified professional development needs.

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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