AHCPHR504 - Manage equine nutrition

This unit applies to owners, managers and supervisors of equine enterprises with responsibility for the management of the nutritional requirements of a diverse range of performance horses. It covers all aspects of feeding plan development, implementation and monitoring as well as the selection and management of pasture for horses.The work functions within this unit require the demonstration of ration formulation based on digestive physiology and anatomy, scientific evidence, industry practice, and the identification of and appropriate response to nutritional-related disorders. This unit applies to individuals working in all horse industry sectors including training and competition centres, stud farms, agistment centres and riding schools.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.