Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan rides to remote areas that meets 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

interact with participants and management during ride

problemsolving skills to

plan a suitable riding activity according to participants needs and abilities and terrain

assess different variables affecting the ride

respond appropriately to non routine situations

manage the group effectively

planning and organisation skills to

source allocate and coordinate resources equipment

select a suitable trail ride route to a remote area with access to a suitable temporary site for stopovers

language and literacy skills to

produce a plan for the riding activity

complete postactivity participant and self evaluations

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

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

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

ability to use pack saddles and store weights evenly with appropriate loads for the pack

horses

advanced horse riding skills to manage horses in remote environments

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of the riding activity

minimal impact codes to enable protection of the environment

horse handling techniques to enable safety of participants and horses

factors affecting choice of horses including size age health tractability absence of vices temperament fitness experience and behaviour patterns to enable horses to be matched to participant abilities

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

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

characteristics and purposes of equipment and gear used to control and handle horses to enable its safe and efficient selection use and maintenance

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

care and maintenance of riding equipment to ensure prolonged life span and safety requirements

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 riding activity for horses and people

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

hazards obstacles and risks commonly experienced when undertaking rides to remote areas and ways to avoid or negotiate these

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 rides to remote areas with steep or difficult terrain within activity constraints

applies effective group management techniques to guide and monitor participants according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures

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

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

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure planning and leading a ride to a remote area with steep or difficult terrain that is of sufficient duration and breadth 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 ride to a remote area with steep or difficult terrain for a variety of participants

suitable horses

a route or location with steep or difficult terrain suitable for the conduct of a horse trail ride

a suitable temporary site if required

a group of participants to take part in the ride

horse riding equipment such as saddles navigation equipment 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

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of rides to remote areas with steep or difficult terrain

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

portfolio of 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 Manage horse illness and injuries in remote areas

SISOEQO412A Manage horse illness and injuries in remote areas

Participant's needs and characteristics

Trail ride route may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Terrain may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Hazards may include:

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Plan may include:

Appropriate authorities may include:

Equipment may include:

First aid supplies may include:

Relevant information may include:

Communication system may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Signs of difficulty may include:

Variable factors may include:

Minimum impact practices may include:

Relevant aspects may include: