Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify the nutritional requirements for different classes of horses
- The nutritional requirements that meet the individual needs of horse, are identified according to nutritional principles and in consultation with appropriate personnel
- Rations are prepared as appropriate to the animal’s condition, workload and age
- A basic ration is formulated for an individual horse
- Paddocked horses are provided with standing and supplementary feed according to their needs
- Assess feed, additives and supplements for horses
- Establish and monitor individual feeding regimes for horses
- Each animal’s eating behaviour, food intake and work level is identified and documented in accordance with organisational policy and procedures