This unit standard is for people involved with assisting the trainer in the preparation of horses for an event, race, or competition.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the significance of correctly identifying horses, strategies for catching, and techniques for restraining and leading horses; describe cover styles, their purpose, fit, and maintenance; identify gear and auxiliaries used when exercising horses, describe their purpose, and fit and adjust bridles and auxiliaries; identify lower leg protections for horses and describe their purpose and maintenance and select and fit on horse; and describe post-exercise procedures and rationales.
