Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan a horse riding session that meets their needs

convey information about the safety aspects of the session

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan an appropriate horse riding session according to participants needs and characteristics

anticipate and mitigate aggressive misbehaved and or frightened horses

address participant difficulties in developing skills

anticipate and respond appropriately to non routine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate tack personal equipment horses and a suitable location

monitor and evaluate progress

organise participants into manageable groups with suitable horses for exercises and activities

language and literacy skills to produce plans for horse riding session or sessions and complete post session evaluations

numeracy skills to support effective time management to deliver exercises and activities within session timeframes

first aid skills and safety procedures appropriate to the location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care

Required knowledge

legislation organisational policies and procedures best practice principles of equestrian instruction and rules and regulations of horse riding and horse handling to enable safe and effective conduct of all activities

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

selection use and set up of tack and equipment for horse riding sessions

instructional techniques and practices applicable to a range of ages and learning abilities

characteristics of a range of physical abilities fitness and motor performance to enable assessment of participant readiness

skills of ridinghorse handling and specific exercises and activities that promote skill acquisition in individuals and group

communication systems used between participants instructors and horses during riding

hazards and risks commonly associated with riding and methods of mitigating these risks

behaviour patterns and communication traits of horses to recognise and treat individual temperaments and behaviours throughout session

emergency and safety procedures appropriate for horse riding to ensure risk minimisation to participants and horses

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

conveys information to participants for ridinghorse handing sessions to ensure activities are conducted safely according to participants needs relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures rules and regulations and best practice codes

assesses participants needs and applies relevant processes to safely prepare suitable horses for the sessions compatible with individual needs

monitors participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention and modifies ridinghandling activities to facilitate participation in the ridinghandling session

evaluates and reflects on own performance to identify areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure conduct of safe sessions that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

locations appropriate for horse ridinghorse handling sessions

suitable horses

a group of participants

tack and personal equipment such as halters ropes saddles bridles helmets and suitable attire

safety 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 consultation processes with participants to determine their needs and characteristics

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures rules and regulations of ridinghorse handling and best practice principles to enable safe conduct of all riding activities during the session or sessions

observation of safe conduct of session or sessions and monitoring and adjusting session or sessions according to participants needs characteristics and responses

portfolio of self evaluations and safety checks for sessions

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

Participant's needs and characteristics may include:

Participant readiness may include:

Session's aims and objectives may include:

Session plan may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Safety checks may include:

Hazards and risks may include:

Riding or horse handling exercises and activities may include:

Relevant information may include:

Teaching techniques may include:

Safe horse handling techniques may include:

Participant's performance may include:

Relevant aspects may include: