| 1 | Be able to care for and assist with getting the mare in foal | 1.1 | Care for the barren mare during the run up to the covering season, using management techniques to optimise her chances of conception |
| 1.2 | Maintain appropriate hygiene procedures to prevent sexually transmitted diseases |
| 1.3 | Confirm the mare’s receptivity for covering in accordance with current good practice |
| 1.4 | Prepare the mare correctly for teasing and covering in accordance with current good practice including: • a barren mare • a mare with a foal at foot |
| 1.5 | Assist with covering of mare with designated stallion |
| 1.6 | Contribute to the organisation of teasing routines, drawing up lists of mares that need to be teased and recognising the response of the mare to the teaser |
| 1.7 | Carry out arrangements for pregnancy tests and communicate promptly to appropriate person |
| 1.8 | Promote the seasonal resumption of regular oestrus in the barren or maiden mare |
| 2 | Be able to care for in-foal mares | 2.1 | Promote condition and health of in-foal mares from covering to foaling |
| 3 | Be able to promote health and safety | 3.1 | Work in a way which maintains health and safety and security of horse, self and others during work and which is consistent with relevant legislation, codes of practice and any additional requirements |
| 4 | Understand how to get a mare in foal | 4.1 | Describe the reproductive anatomy of mare and stallion |
| 4.2 | Describe the oestrus cycle; signs of oestrus and hormonal control |
| 4.3 | Name and describe relevant venereal diseases and their symptoms |
| 4.4 | Explain the accepted Codes of Practice for the prevention and control of venereal diseases and notification to relevant authority |
| 4.5 | Describe methods of confirming receptivity for covering |
| 4.6 | Explain methods and timing of pregnancy diagnosis |
| 4.7 | Describe the importance of the appropriate selection of mares and stallions for breeding purposes to include pedigree analysis and intended use of progeny |
| 4.8 | Explain the procedures to be followed when artificially inseminating the mare |
| 4.9 | Explain when artificial insemination is not permissible in the case of horses for racing |
| 4.10 | Explain the care of the barren mare during the run up to covering season covering: • worming • teeth rasping • feet trimming • routine vaccination |
| 5 | Understand relevant health and safety legislation and environmental good practice | 5.1 | Summarise current health and safety legislation codes of practice, for horse, self and others and any additional requirements |
| 5.2 | Explain the records required for management and legislative purposes and the importance of maintaining them including registration procedures appropriate to the breed |
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