This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a compliant and manageable horse for presentation at an event. Events may include competitions, shows or commercial sales. It involves washing, grooming and coat trimming horses, and cleaning and fitting horse gear.

This unit applies to workers who apply technical knowledge and skills with discretion and judgment to interpret horse presentation standards and prepare horses for events. They work under broad direction and may have responsibility for highly valuable animals. Work environments may include wash bays, grooming bays, yards and stables, which may also be at competition, event and sales venues.

Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to interacting with horses apply to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and jurisdictions.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, except for the racing industry, where requirements vary between states and territories. Users working in the racing industry are advised to contact the relevant Principal Racing Authority for advice on current requirements.