Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SISOEQU003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Ride horses on tracked trail rides

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency SISOEQU003 - Ride horses on tracked trail rides
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to ride horses on basic trail rides along tracked areas with reasonably level terrain, no steep ascents, descents or gullies and some known simple terrain hazards.These personal riding skills are required by support staff, guides and trail bosses to lead participants on basic trail rides offered by outdoor recreation operators.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative 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 Equine
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: Select and prepare tack, horse and personal equipment.
  • Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during horse handling and riding activities.
  • Assess horse and select to match own skill level and riding conditions.
  • Check condition of horse, confirm soundness and groom before fitting tack.
  • Select tack and personal equipment to match riding conditions, and check it is in safe working condition.
  • Fit and adjust tack and personal equipment to self and horse to ensure comfort and safety.
       
Element: Ride horses in tracked trail ride environments.
  • Mount and dismount horse safely in tracked trail ride environments without assistance according to organisational safety procedures.
  • Interpret behavioural signals, use positive body language and aids to direct, communicate with and control horse.
  • Use appropriate posture for horse riding, and safely and effectively handle the horse in a range of movements.
  • Establish and maintain an appropriate rhythm and pace.
  • Maintain safe zones and communication protocols during group riding activities.
  • Use practices to minimise impact of horse riding on the environment according to organisational policies and procedures.
       
Element: Negotiate environmental obstacles and inclines.
  • Choose, and maintain riding position appropriate for negotiating obstacles and grade of incline.
  • Control horse resistance, line of direction and speed to safely approach, avoid or negotiate obstacles.
  • Control line of direction and speed of horse using appropriate gait to negotiate ascending and descending inclines of mild grades.
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during horse handling and riding activities. 
Assess horse and select to match own skill level and riding conditions. 
Check condition of horse, confirm soundness and groom before fitting tack. 
Select tack and personal equipment to match riding conditions, and check it is in safe working condition. 
Fit and adjust tack and personal equipment to self and horse to ensure comfort and safety. 
Mount and dismount horse safely in tracked trail ride environments without assistance according to organisational safety procedures. 
Interpret behavioural signals, use positive body language and aids to direct, communicate with and control horse. 
Use appropriate posture for horse riding, and safely and effectively handle the horse in a range of movements. 
Establish and maintain an appropriate rhythm and pace. 
Maintain safe zones and communication protocols during group riding activities. 
Use practices to minimise impact of horse riding on the environment according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Choose, and maintain riding position appropriate for negotiating obstacles and grade of incline. 
Control horse resistance, line of direction and speed to safely approach, avoid or negotiate obstacles. 
Control line of direction and speed of horse using appropriate gait to negotiate ascending and descending inclines of mild grades. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SISOEQU003 - Ride horses on tracked trail rides
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SISOEQU003 - Ride horses on tracked trail rides

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