This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide routine care for horses. It involves grooming, basic trimming, rugging, feeding, basic turnout and monitoring horse welfare.

This unit applies to individuals who apply technical knowledge and skills with discretion and judgement to care for horses. They work under broad direction, coordinate activities and solve problems related to horse welfare. Work environments may include stables, small horse enclosures, paddocks and yards.

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.