SISOEQU003 — Ride horses on tracked trail rides

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What an assessment for SISOEQU003 must cover

40 assessable components: 3 elements (14 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 15 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Select and prepare tack, horse and personal equipment.

1.1Confirm activity safety and emergency response procedures to ensure compliance during horse handling and riding activities.
1.2Assess horse and select to match own skill level and riding conditions.
1.3Check condition of horse, confirm soundness and groom before fitting tack.
1.4Select tack and personal equipment to match riding conditions, and check it is in safe working condition.
1.5Fit and adjust tack and personal equipment to self and horse to ensure comfort and safety.

2 Ride horses in tracked trail ride environments.

2.1Mount and dismount horse safely in tracked trail ride environments without assistance according to organisational safety procedures.
2.2Interpret behavioural signals, use positive body language and aids to direct, communicate with and control horse.
2.3Use appropriate posture for horse riding, and safely and effectively handle the horse in a range of movements.
2.4Establish and maintain an appropriate rhythm and pace.
2.5Maintain safe zones and communication protocols during group riding activities.
2.6Use practices to minimise impact of horse riding on the environment according to organisational policies and procedures.

3 Negotiate environmental obstacles and inclines.

3.1Choose, and maintain riding position appropriate for negotiating obstacles and grade of incline.
3.2Control horse resistance, line of direction and speed to safely approach, avoid or negotiate obstacles.
3.3Control line of direction and speed of horse using appropriate gait to negotiate ascending and descending inclines of mild grades.

Performance evidence

complete two different trail rides, each lasting for a minimum of one hour, on two different compliant and manageable horses
ride within a group of minimum five and maximum ten participants during each trail ride
during each ride:
walk, trot and canter the horse under control on the flat
negotiate ascending and descending inclines of mild grades under control
provide direction to the horse using the following aids: legs, reins, seat, voice
ride the horse through this range of movements: turns, halts, ride towards and away from the group, ride towards, around and away from hazards
consistently use safe horse riding practices and techniques to effectively control the horse.

Knowledge evidence

organisational safety and emergency response procedures for riding horses in tracked environments
organisational policies, procedures and codes for minimal impact of horse riding activities to the environment
factors that affect the selection of horses, tack, especially saddles, and personal protective equipment to suit trail guides leading groups in tracked areas
communication protocols for group trail rides in tracked environments
the meaning of safe zone for group trail rides in tracked environments and techniques used to maintain gaps between horses
common behaviour patterns of horses during group trail rides
horse riding techniques used to control horses safely and effectively in tracked environments to include those for:
mounting and dismounting without assistance in the open
starting and stopping
different seat positions for ascending and descending inclines which are not steep
walking, trotting and cantering horses on the flat
negotiating ascending and descending inclines of mild grades
aids to direct the horse: legs, reins, seat, voice
riding movements: turns, halts, riding towards and away from the group, riding towards, around and away from hazards
typical hazards and obstacles found in tracked environments and techniques used to safely negotiate these.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: interpret detailed familiar organisational policies and procedures which can include those for safety, emergency response and minimal impact to the environment.
Oral communication skills: clearly interact verbally and non-verbally with other riders to maintain a positive and safe riding environment.
Planning and organising skills: manage own timing to complete trail ride within planned timeframes.

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Questions about assessing SISOEQU003

What does an assessment tool for SISOEQU003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SISOEQU003 needs to address all 40 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 15 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for SISOEQU003?

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