Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for events
- Review event rules and conduct a pre-activity risk assessment for the event
- Prepare horse prior to event using safe horse handling procedures
- Clean and rug horse
- Present horse for the event in line with workplace practices
- Ensure equipment is cleaned and packed
- Plan and organise event schedules
- Prepare horse for safe transport or movement to event location according to animal welfare legislation and supervisor instructions
- Fit, remove, clean and store gear for event according to workplace practices
- Care for horses at events
- Ensure horses are fed, watered and rugged for conditions
- Monitor horse health according to workplace procedures
- Unpack and store equipment securely
- Implement grooming and/or strapping program
- Ensure horses are suitably and safely controlled and housed
- Move horses safely among people and other horses using appropriate handling techniques
- Ensure staff and surroundings are presented professionally
- Assess and provide for horse needs following events
- Follow event rules and regulations
- Select equipment that meets event rules and regulations
- Comply with official instructions
- Follow animal welfare guidelines
- Follow event dress codes
- Present horses at event locations on time and attired according to event rules
- Assist competitors and colleagues before, during and after the event to ensure compliance with rules
- Review event rules and conduct a pre-activity risk assessment for the event
- Prepare horse prior to event using safe horse handling procedures
- Present horse for the event in line with workplace practices
- Ensure equipment is cleaned and packed
- Plan and organise event schedules
- Prepare horse for safe transport or movement to event location according to animal welfare legislation and supervisor instructions
- Fit, remove, clean and store gear for event according to workplace practices