This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop riding skills for exercising well-educated horses on the flat and in negotiating set obstacles in controlled and open areas. It includes assessing hazards, protecting the welfare of people and horses; fitting gear and tack for specific horse needs and providing targeted post-exercise care of horses.The unit applies to riders who have skills to control a calm, consistent and obedient horse at walk, trot and canter in controlled environments. Working environments cover a range of sectors and situations where horses are used under saddle, including in paddocks, stock or exercise yards, arenas, natural trails and in controlled open areas at training and competition venues and public areas.No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, except for the racing industry, where requirements vary between states and territories.Users working in the racing industry are advised to contact the relevant Principal Racing Authority for advice on current requirements.Work health and safety and animal welfare legislation relevant to interacting with horses applies to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for specific requirements.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.