| 1 | Be able to develop and implement a horse rehabilitation plan | 1.1 | Collate information from initial assessment of the horse and other relevant information |
| 1.2 | Develop and agree with relevant parties arehabilitation plan to meet agreed objectives including: i) handling ii) feeding iii) accommodation iv) health care v) exercise |
| 1.3 | Implement rehabilitation plan |
| 1.4 | Monitor the physical condition and behaviour of the horse at regular intervals and record, evaluate and take appropriate action |
| 1.5 | Administer oral and/or topical medication according to agreed plan |
| 1.6 | Review and update plan at agreed times |
| 1.7 | Implement exercise for horse according to plan |
| 2 | Be able to work safely | 2.1 | Work in a way which promotes health and safety and security of horse, self and others during work which is consistent with relevant legislation, codes of practice and any additional requirements |
| 2.2 | Maintain health and welfare of horse throughout |
| 3 | Understand how to develop and implement a horse rehabilitation plan. | 3.1 | Explain the key elements in designing a programme for the rehabilitation of horses, realising the importance of setting realistic goals |
| 3.2 | Explain the reasons and importance for recording health, behavioural and medication information |
| 3.3 | Explain how to recognise when a plan needs to be modified |
| 3.4 | Describe potential healthcare requirement for horses undergoing rehabilitation |
| 3.5 | Describe the role of healthcare professionals and when to communicate with them |
| 3.6 | Describe the implications of long term healthcare medication |
| 3.7 | State the legislation that helps to protect animal welfare and your role |
| 3.8 | Describe equine welfare organisations and their role within the industry |
| 3.9 | Explain the principles and key points of the relevant health and safety regulations and guidelines |
| 3.10 | Explain the problems relating to box-resting the horse |
| 3.11 | Describe techniques available to relieve boredom and prevent stress when dealing with horses with specific conditions |
| 3.12 | Explain handling techniques when dealing with horses with specific conditions |