Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan day rides that meet their needs

liaise with relevant authorities regarding the route

convey information about the safety aspects of the ride

interact with participants to create a safe and positive riding environment

provide information on skills required to safely negotiate tracks and trails and to control the horses

provide information and skills to non riders

provide feedback to riders to assist them to improve their riding skills

problemsolving skills to

plan suitable riding activities according to participants needs and abilities

assess different variables affecting the ride

respond appropriately to nonroutine situations

manage the group effectively

assess suitability of horse to rider and the level of their abilities to travel different routes and paces

planning and organisation skills to source allocate and coordinate resources equipment and a suitable trail ride route with easy access to a suitable site for short stops

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for the riding activity

document safety checks

complete post activity participant and self evaluations

personal horseriding skills to a high level of technical correctness to demonstrate and explain requirements to participants

water hazard and river reading skills such as direction and speed of flow currents eddies and other hydrological features that may impact on safety during the ride

water hazards

navigation skills to lead a group on a planned horse riding activity along a certain route and or to a chosen destination

first aid and emergency response and rescue skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies for both participants and horses

ability to apply a risk management plan to enable the activity to be conducted safely

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe conduct of riding activities

minimal impact codes to enable protection of the environment

horse handling techniques and behaviour patterns and characteristics of horses to ensure safety of participants and horses

symptoms treatment and prevention of hypothermia hyperthermia and dehydration to assist in planning riding times and distances and assist participants in self monitoring

information about local area to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential hazards and any special restrictions applying to the area

types and characteristics of equipment to enable its safe and efficient selection use and maintenance

clothing requirements for day rides such as wet weather gear to maintain warmth and sun protection to minimise sunburn and heat stroke

waterproofing and stowing techniques used to keep equipment that is not required on hand dry during ride

communication systems and signals used to communicate during the ride

principles of nutrition to maintain health during the activity

weather and environmental information to identify forecast conditions and their effect on the riding activity

emergency response and rescue procedures appropriate for horse riding to ensure risk minimisation to self and group

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

applies knowledge of horse riding and handling techniques to plan within activity constraints and applies effective group management techniques to guide and monitor participants according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures

monitors the progress of the day ride and applies effective contingency management techniques to make adjustments in response to changing conditions such as horse and rider problems and negotiating hazards and changing weather conditions

encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure planning and leading day rides that reflect the needs of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan guide and document a day ride for a variety of participants

suitable horses

a route or location suitable for the conduct of a horse trail ride

a suitable temporary site if required

a group of participants to take part in the day ride

horse riding equipment such as saddles navigation equipment appropriate clothing food and water communication devices safety and first aid equipment

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of planning and guiding processes and interaction with a group of participants including conveying information for safe participation and appropriate assessment of and assistance provided to participants

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of day rides

observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure

portfolio of day riding plans

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISOEQOA Apply first aid for horses

SISOEQO304A Apply first aid for horses.

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

Plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Appropriate authorities may include:

Equipment may include:

Relevant information may include:

Communication system may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Variable factors may include:

Suitable site may include: