§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

horse trainer

Horse trainers train animals and/or riders for general and specific purposes, including assistance, security, leisure, competition, transportation, obedience and routine handling, entertainment and education, in accordance with national legislation.

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Description

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

signs of animal illness animal welfare legislation animal behaviour horse anatomy biosecurity related to animals animal welfare anatomy of animals physiology of animals

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

young horses training breed-specific behaviour of horses

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

design training programmes for individuals and animals provide first aid to animals monitor the welfare of animals provide an enriching environment for animals provide animal training train horses train animals and individuals to work together treat animals ethically advise on animal welfare apply animal hygiene practices assess animal behaviour implement exercise activities for animals

OPTIONALOptional competences

design plans to address undesirable behaviour in animals clean stalls assess customers teach young horses make decisions regarding the animal's welfare assess animal's condition care for horses develop an animal handling strategy work with veterinarians create animal records provide nutrition to animals advise on care products for pets advise customers on appropriate pet care transport horses design training programmes for animals advise on animal purchase

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)