SISOEQU001 — Handle horses

1 Assess risks for horse handling activities.

• 1.1Identify known temperament, behaviour and level of education of horse prior to handling.
• 1.2Identify current environmental factors that may affect horse senses and behaviour.
• 1.3Observe and interpret horse body language and vocalisations to assess current horse behaviour.
• 1.4Identify and assess risks associated with the particular activity, horse enclosure and horse.
• 1.5Identify safe handling practices and confirm required organisational safety and emergency response procedures.

2 Approach and catch horses.

• 2.1Identify horses to be caught by their features.
• 2.2Check and confirm horses are aware of presence of handler prior to approach.
• 2.3Move safely around any horses lying down without encroaching danger zones.
• 2.4Catch an individually housed horse.
• 2.5Catch a horse from within a group of horses.
• 2.6Approach horses with halter and lead, using body language that minimises adverse horse reactions.
• 2.7Fit halter and lead assuming safe body position in relation to horses.

3 Lead, tie up and untie horses.

• 3.1Assume safe body position in relation to horses and use cues to start, stop and turn horse.
• 3.2Lead horse, under control, on its own through doorways and gates.
• 3.3Lead and stand horse single file in a group, and control to ensure horse and own safety.
• 3.4Lead horse under control past others leading a horse.
• 3.5Lead horse under control through, and out of a group of horses.
• 3.6Secure horse to tie up point.
• 3.7Check and confirm horse is aware of handler, move around avoiding danger zones, untie and lead horse.

4 Release horses.

• 4.1Remove halter and lead, assuming safe body position in relation to horse.
• 4.2Release horse into enclosure for a single horse; confirm security of enclosure before and after release.
• 4.3Release horse into enclosure housing groups of horses; confirm security of enclosure before and after release.
• 4.4Release horse as part of a group of handlers releasing horses; confirm security of enclosure before and after release.

5 Respond to immediate safety risks.

• 5.1Monitor horse behaviour during all handling activities and respond to adverse behaviour.
• 5.2Complete on-the-spot risk assessment as hazards arise during activities to avoid injury to self, others and horse.
• 5.3Use techniques to calm and control horse throughout activities and amend or cease activities as required.

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