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ACMEQU408 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Educate horses to be ridden

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ACMEQU408 - Educate horses to be ridden
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required for starting a horse under saddle and educating it to be ridden. The unit applies to all classes of horses and can be customised for other domestic equids.The unit applies to individuals with considerable experience and skills in horse handling and riding who have responsibility for educating horses for a range of purposes. They work independently within organisational guidelines, deal with predictable and unpredictable situations, and apply problem-solving skills to achieve outcomes. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to educate a horse to be ridden
  • Assess current level of education, health status and behaviour of the horse
  • Confirm and document client needs and requirements, and develop education plan for individual horse
  • Prepare safe, secure and controlled facilities to conduct each stage of the education program
  • Conduct risk assessment, address identified hazards, and control potential risks to safety of handler/s and horse/s
  • Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Determine if the assistance of another handler is required based on risk assessment
       
Element: Mouth the horse
  • Select appropriate tack to suit horse, including bit, bridle, saddle cloth and saddle
  • Familiarise horse with tack in preparation to mount and ride
  • Apply selected tack correctly to ensure comfort and fit
  • Mouth the horse and educate to respond to aids and cues
       
Element: Start horse under saddle
  • Prepare the horse to be mounted and introduce weight to the horse's back
  • Mount the horse and introduce leg pressure, aids and voice cues to influence forward movement, direction, flexion, bend and halt/stop
  • Build up time in saddle, emphasising changes in direction and transitions, in a controlled and safe environment
  • Recognise and respond appropriately to signs of stress and fatigue in horses undergoing education
  • Adjust individual horse's program according to level of fitness
  • Untack the horse and cool down at end of sessions and assess health condition
       
Element: Consolidate horse education
  • Accustom the horse to be ridden at different paces, emphasising tempo and rhythm, and willingness to respond to cues
  • Expose and familiarise the horse to a range of appropriate environments after assessing potential risks to self, others and horse
  • Build horse confidence and reinforce education required for intended riding purpose
  • Accustom horse to be ridden with other horses in close proximity
       
Element: Apply reward-based horse education methodology
  • Apply education techniques consistently to reinforce horse learning
  • Recognise and apply positive reinforcement to the horse for progress towards desired behaviours
  • Use appropriate techniques to manage behaviour and performance according to current equine learning theory and to ensure wellbeing of the horse
  • Assess horse acceptance of education for client's needs, and provide feedback
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Assess current level of education, health status and behaviour of the horse 
Confirm and document client needs and requirements, and develop education plan for individual horse 
Prepare safe, secure and controlled facilities to conduct each stage of the education program 
Conduct risk assessment, address identified hazards, and control potential risks to safety of handler/s and horse/s 
Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment (PPE) 
Determine if the assistance of another handler is required based on risk assessment 
Select appropriate tack to suit horse, including bit, bridle, saddle cloth and saddle 
Familiarise horse with tack in preparation to mount and ride 
Apply selected tack correctly to ensure comfort and fit 
Mouth the horse and educate to respond to aids and cues 
Prepare the horse to be mounted and introduce weight to the horse's back 
Mount the horse and introduce leg pressure, aids and voice cues to influence forward movement, direction, flexion, bend and halt/stop 
Build up time in saddle, emphasising changes in direction and transitions, in a controlled and safe environment 
Recognise and respond appropriately to signs of stress and fatigue in horses undergoing education 
Adjust individual horse's program according to level of fitness 
Untack the horse and cool down at end of sessions and assess health condition 
Accustom the horse to be ridden at different paces, emphasising tempo and rhythm, and willingness to respond to cues 
Expose and familiarise the horse to a range of appropriate environments after assessing potential risks to self, others and horse 
Build horse confidence and reinforce education required for intended riding purpose 
Accustom horse to be ridden with other horses in close proximity 
Apply education techniques consistently to reinforce horse learning 
Recognise and apply positive reinforcement to the horse for progress towards desired behaviours 
Use appropriate techniques to manage behaviour and performance according to current equine learning theory and to ensure wellbeing of the horse 
Assess horse acceptance of education for client's needs, and provide feedback 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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Assessment Record Sheet

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