Trackrider

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Areas Of Interest:   Racing
Certificate Level:  Certificate III
Certificate Name:  Certificate III in Racing (Trackwork Rider)
Certificate Description:  Employees are independently engaged or employed to exercise thoroughbred horses on the instruction of a trainer. Your duties will require judgement and the ability to communicate information concerning, horse health, performance and temperament accurately to the trainer as well as high level riding skills and the ability to interpret and relay information covering variety of circumstances.
Code:  RGR30518
Work Type:  Nature & Recreation Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Manage personal health and fitness for working with horses
Contribute to health and safety of self and others
Comply with racing industry ethics and integrity
Handle racehorses in stables and at trackwork
Perform basic riding skills in the racing industry
Attend horses at race meetings and trials
Work effectively in the horse racing industry
Identify factors that affect racehorse fitness and suitability to race
Develop basic trackwork riding skills
Exercise horses in pacework
Ride horses at trackwork
Perform racing stable duties
Organise and oversee transportation of racehorses
Provide first aid and emergency care for horses or other equines
Implement feeding programs for racehorses under direction
Prepare for self-management in racing
Educate thoroughbred horses for racing
Participate in implementing racehorse exercise programs