This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to guide participants on basic trail rides along tracked areas with reasonably level terrain, no steep ascents, descents or gullies and some known simple terrain hazards.

It requires the ability to demonstrate, to participants, basic horse riding techniques appropriate for undemanding terrain, and to manage group riding for basic trail rides. To do this, guides must be proficient horse riders.

This unit applies to guides and trail bosses who work for outdoor recreation operators which provide basic trail rides of varying duration.

No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.