Prepare a horse for a specific event

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1 Page 1 of 5 Prepare a horse for a specific event Level 5 Credits 10 Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain the aims of a training programme for horses; develop an equine training programme according to the timing of a specific event; recognise training problems that can cause a horse to perform poorly, and implement methods to aid remedial treatment; monitor and adjust the horse's training programme; and describe the causes and treatment of poor performance, and maintain and provide records to the veterinarian. Subfield Domain Status Equine Equine Training Registered Status date 18 July 2008 Date version published 12 February 2010 Planned review date 31 December 2013 Entry information Accreditation Standard setting body (SSB) Open. Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and industry. Primary Industry Training Organisation Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference 0018 This AMAP can be accessed at Special notes 1 Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes but is not limited to the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992, and its subsequent amendments. 2 Stable procedures are the documented practices and polices required within a particular workplace, and that do not contravene the Code of Recommendations and Minimum Standards for the Welfare of Horses (Wellington: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, 1993), which is available at

2 Page 2 of 5 Elements and performance criteria Element 1 Explain the aims of a training programme for horses. 1.1 Explanation establishes reasons for training horses for specific events. may include but is not limited to develop horsemanship skills, develop mental attitude, simulate competition situation, develop and fine tune performance skills, increase response to stimuli, increase coordination. 1.2 Explanation describes the methods for training and their effects on the horse s body and body systems. muscles, bone, tendon, ligaments, cardiovascular, respiratory. 1.3 Explanation describes the causes, effects, and prevention of lactic acid build-up and how it can be managed in a training programme. Element 2 Develop an equine training programme according to the timing of a specific event. 2.1 Assessment of the present level of fitness or training of the horse determines the requirements for the target event. 2.2 Training objectives are set and documented in accordance with stable procedures. training objectives specify an end point; state conditions for achievement; are specific, precise, measurable, and observable. 2.3 Assessment of methods of training determines their suitability for the individual horse. may include but is not limited to traditional (preliminary, development, fast work), interval training, speed test, beach work, road work, track work. 2.4 Horse's psychological requirements are outlined and catered for within the programme. individual needs, routine, changes to routine, stabling and paddocking, handler.

3 2.5 Assessment of methods to enhance training determines methods to incorporate version 6 Page 3 of 5 includes but is not limited to swimming, treadmill, horse walker, infra red lamps, massage. 2.6 A balanced feeding programme is formulated to meet the horse s nutritional requirements. stage of the training, horse s individual requirements. 2.7 A training programme is developed to meet the horse s individual requirements. combination of methods, targeted for a specific event, causing least psychological and physical stress to the horse. Element 3 Recognise training problems that can cause a horse to perform poorly, and implement methods to aid remedial treatment. 3.1 Physical and psychological problems that can cause poor performance are identified, and action is taken in accordance with stable procedures and in the best interests of the horse. injury, lameness, over training. 3.2 Causes of electrolyte problems are outlined, specific problems are recognised, and corrective measures are implemented in accordance with stable procedures and in the best interests of the horse. causes include body use in excess of replacement, sweating, high humidity. Element 4 Monitor and adjust the horse s training programme. 4.1 The horse's daily activities, outputs, fitness indicators, and conditions are recorded according to stable procedures. date, type of work done, distance, time, speed, temperature, heart rate, respiration, mental attitude, weather. 4.2 Records are maintained according to stable procedures. worming, vaccination, injury, illness, treatments, drugs administered, analysis, shoeing, feeding programme.

4 Page 4 of The horse's progress is monitored in consultation with the veterinarian, and the training programme is adjusted where necessary, in accordance with stable procedures. may include but is not limited ultrasound, thermography, gait analysis, blood muscle biopsy, videos. 4.4 Aids used to treat training related problems are implemented in accordance with stable procedures and in the best interests of the horse. includes but is not limited to acupuncture, massage, colour and other natural therapies. 4.5 The information provided by blood analysis is used to monitor and adjust the horse s training programme. situations where blood tests may be used include but are not limited to prior to commencing serious work, regularly during training, poor performance, ill health; evidence of two situations is required. Element 5 Describe the causes and treatment of poor performance, and maintain and provide records to the veterinarian. 5.1 Description identifies respiratory problems that can affect a horse s performance in terms of causes and treatments. includes but is not limited to nasal obstruction, soft palate displacement, epiglottic entrapment, roaring, respiratory system infections, viruses, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bleeders, tumours. 5.2 Description identifies circulatory problems that can affect a horse s performance in terms of causes and treatments. includes but is not limited to heart murmurs, heart rhythm problems, anaemia. 5.3 A medical history of the poorly performing horse that meets veterinary requirements is provided to the veterinarian. includes but is not limited to past problems, drugs administered, response to treatment.

5 Page 5 of A management history of the poorly performing horse that meets veterinary requirements is provided to the veterinarian. feeding programme, changes to routine (feeding, training, competition), stabling, pasture, rate of decline, time first noticed, magnitude of change. Please note Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment. Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The AMAP also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors and assessors, and special resource requirements. Comments on this unit standard Please contact the Primary Industry Training Organisation standards@primaryito.ac.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.