Elements and Performance Criteria
- Monitor foal development
- Regular observations are taken to assess foal health and development according to the requirements of the organisation.
- Symptoms of ill health, common diseases and developmental disorders are recognised, reported and acted upon.
- Foal health and growth rate is recorded in accordance with enterprise requirements.
- Vaccination is carried out under instruction as required according to organisation procedures or by a veterinarian.
- Occupational health and safety hazards are identified, risk assessed and suitable controls implemented.
- Assess young horse conformation and correct where possible
- Meet the dietary requirements of young horses
- Mares and foals are monitored to ensure adequate nutrition for the mare and milk supply for the foal.
- Foals are weaned onto suitable pasture and supplemented with appropriate feeds if required.
- Feed requirements of growing horses are met, with excessive protein and mineral deficiencies being avoided.
- Feeding plans for yearlings allow growth and development for sale or growing on.
- Supervise the handling and education of young horses
- Young horses are kept in paddocks and facilities that minimise the risk of injury and blemishes.
- Young horses are handled from foals to be able to be led and tied up.
- Young horses are provided with the social support of other young horses or foster mares to help them settle and adapt from weaning.
- Weanlings and yearlings are taught to parade for sale.
- Monitor foal development
- Regular observations are taken to assess foal health and development according to the requirements of the organisation.
- Symptoms of ill health, common diseases and developmental disorders are recognised, reported and acted upon.
- Foal health and growth rate is recorded in accordance with enterprise requirements.
- Vaccination is carried out under instruction as required according to organisation procedures or by a veterinarian.
- Occupational health and safety hazards are identified, risk assessed and suitable controls implemented.
- Assess young horse conformation and correct where possible
- Meet the dietary requirements of young horses
- Mares and foals are monitored to ensure adequate nutrition for the mare and milk supply for the foal.
- Foals are weaned onto suitable pasture and supplemented with appropriate feeds if required.
- Feed requirements of growing horses are met, with excessive protein and mineral deficiencies being avoided.
- Feeding plans for yearlings allow growth and development for sale or growing on.
- Supervise the handling and education of young horses
- Young horses are kept in paddocks and facilities that minimise the risk of injury and blemishes.
- Young horses are handled from foals to be able to be led and tied up.
- Young horses are provided with the social support of other young horses or foster mares to help them settle and adapt from weaning.
- Weanlings and yearlings are taught to parade for sale.