This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to teach handlers and riders to safely handle horses, particularly those used in equestrian sport or recreational riding programs but it could have wider application to other equine settings.

It requires the ability to plan, organise and deliver individual training sessions within an overall learning program designed to progressively develop participants’ horse handling skills.

This unit applies to instructors and coaches who work for a range of organisations including those involved in equestrian sport, instructional, recreational riding and other programs.

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