Elements and Performance Criteria
- Relate saddlery and equipment design and condition to purpose and safety considerations
- Identify saddlery and associated equipment used in horse activities
- Relate saddlery and associated equipment design and purpose to horse activities
- Identify safety aspects of saddlery and associated equipment used in various horse activities
- Identify saddlery and associated equipment suitable for different levels of rider experience
- Identify condition and assess stress and wear points of saddlery and equipment
- Outline hazards, risks and controls associated with saddlery and associated equipment
- Review workplace maintenance practices for potential improvements to arrangements
- Ensure horse comfort in relation to saddlery and associated equipment use
- Evaluate and relate the conformational, breed and developmental characteristics of horses to the fit of saddlery and associated equipment
- Evaluate the impact of the shape and size of a rider and load on horse balance and comfort
- Evaluate the shape and size of the rider and the impact on the balance and comfort of the horse
- Interpret horse behavioural and physical signs relevant to both correctly fitted and incorrectly fitted saddlery and associated equipment
- Interpret rider physical signs relevant to correctly fitted and incorrectly fitted saddlery and associated equipment
- Evaluate materials and techniques used in the construction of saddlery and associated equipment for horse and rider comfort and durability
- Assess the fit of saddles, bridles and associated equipment
- Apply saddle fitting tools and techniques to determine appropriate saddle size and shape, and document results
- Evaluate and report the fit of a saddle for horse, rider and activity
- Evaluate and report the fit of bridles
- Evaluate and report on a range of bits relevant to specific purposes
- Identify and implement options for adjusting saddlery and associated equipment for improved horse and rider comfort and safety
- Assess the fit of accessory equipment