Providing Education & Training for the Australian Horse Industry

A report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation

By W. P. Howey

June 1999 RIRDC Publication No 99/57 RIRDC Project No HOW-1A

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© 1999 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. All rights reserved. ISBN 0 642 57926 1 ISSN 1440-6845 Providing Education & Training for the Australian Horse Industry Publication no 99/57 Project no. HOW-1A The views expressed and the conclusions reached in this publication are those of the author and not necessarily those of persons consulted. RIRDC shall not be responsible in any way whatsoever to any person who relies in whole or in part on the contents of this report. This publication is copyright. However, RIRDC encourages wide dissemination of its research, providing the Corporation is clearly acknowledged. For any other enquiries concerning reproduction, contact the Publications Manager on phone 02 6272 3186.

Researcher Contact Details

William P. Howey PO Box 509 SCONE NSW 2337 Phone: 02 6545 1859 Fax: 02 6545 1859 Email: howeywp@brooknet.com.au

RIRDC Contact Details Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation Level 1, AMA House 42 Macquarie Street BARTON ACT 2600 PO Box 4776 KINGSTON ACT 2604 Phone: 02 6272 4539 Fax: 02 6272 5877 Email: rirdc@netinfo.com.au Website: http://www.rirdc.gov.au Published in June 1999 Printed on environmentally friendly paper by Canprint

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Foreword Education in the horse industry in Australia has evolved significantly for a period of over 20 years. However, this process has been largely promulgated by the education providers on an ad hoc basis with minimal initial 'token' consultation or input from major employers and from industry itself. Similarly, the approach has been regionally and parochially intra-state with entrepreneurial self-interest and niche market motivation driving the agenda rather than outcomes directly beneficial to the horse industry in general. This report investigates the delivery of education to the horse industry in Australia by the current education providers, and its relationship to industry needs, endorsed national competency standards, training packages and future requirements. This investigation will clearly identify the desired outcomes to be derived from the provision of education to prospective horse industry employees by seeking employer consultation and opinion. This will provide major social, economic and cultural benefits to the industry at large by ultimately supplying the type of graduates in most demand by employers and in industry. This report, a new addition the RIRDC’s diverse range of over 250 research titles, forms part of our Horse R&D Program, which aims to assist in developing the Australian horse industry and enhancing its export potential. Most of our publications are available for viewing, downloading or purchasing online through our website at www.rirdc.gov.au/pub/cat/contents.html Peter Core Managing Director Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation

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Acknowledgements R. R Kerrigan, Equine Educational, ‘Marooan’, Lochinvar, NSW Post Graduate Foundation in Veterinary Science, University of Sydney Thank you

Education in the Horse Industry in Australia A bureaucratic perspective: “We measure our results by activity, not by productivity.” Sir Humphrey Appleby “A case of galloping bureaucracy, Humphrey ?!?” Jim Hacker MP “No Minister, a gentle canter at best!!” Sir Humphrey Appleby "Yes Minister", BBC TV Political Comedy

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Executive Summary During the latter part of 1998 a series of visits was made to major Registered Training Organisation (RTO’s) in all States and Territories providing education and training in the horse industry. Key personnel and were identified and interviewed at each provider institute or college. A database of information relating to courses offered, course information and delivery strategy was collected. Direct or indirect contact with ‘fringe’ or non-mainstream education providers and bureaucracies was established. Access was made to a national direct mailing database established by Equine Educational of Lochinvar, NSW. Further information was gleaned from The A.E.I.S. Horse Industry Directory and the Australian Equine Education Directory (IDP Education Australia). A total of 130+ letters was sent to all Registered Training Organisations (RTO's) identified and also to a number of Workplace Training Providers and Employers. Strategic visits to the key ‘mainstream’ educational institutions were implemented. A full report was written detailing the history and current status of the provision of education and training in the horse industry in Australia. The key Registered Training Organisations and personnel were identified. A comprehensive list of the people, colleges and courses provided throughout Australia was compiled as well as a detailed summary matrix. A workshop will be facilitated in mid-1999 to discuss the outcomes.

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Contents

Foreword ........................................................................................................... iii Acknowledgements ............................................................................................ iv Executive Summary ……………………………………………………………………v 1. Introduction

1.1 Outcomes and Research and Development Objectives 1 1.2 Background and Benefits 1

2. History of Education & Training in the Horse Industry in Australia

2.1 History of Education and Training in the Horse Industry 2 2.2 Current Student Numbers and Registered Training Organisations 3 2.3 Appropriate Educational Focus and Anticipated Outcomes 4 2.4 “Back to Basics” 5 2.5 “Wants” versus “Needs” 5 2.6 Para Veterinary Training 6

3. Development of Competency Based Training 3.1 Curriculum Design Considerations 6

3.2 Training Packages 6 3.3 Registered Training Organisations and Advisory Bodies 7 3.4 National Training and Information Service 8 3.5 Australian Training Products 9 3.6 Racing Industry Training 9 3.7 Industry Advisory Group Meetings 11

4. Syllabus (Curriculum) Design Parameters 4.1 Course Description and Design 13 4.2 Training Packages 17 5. National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) 5.1 EFA Coaching Procedures Manual 24

5.2 Leisure Activities 25 6. Careers in the Horse Industry

6.1 Career Paths 27 6.2 Vocational Education and Training in Schools 28 6.3 Workplace Based Training and Assessment 28

7. Training Pathways

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7.1 Horse Breeding Industry 30 7.2 Horse Racing Industry 31 7.3 Industry Considerations 32 7.4 Summary 32 7.5 Visits 33

References 38 Websites and Email Addresses 39 Appendices 1 Registered Training Organisations – Courses Available 1999 47 2 Matrix of Registered Organisations and Courses Offered 96 3 Book List 103 RIRDC Horse Publications

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1 Introduction

1.1 Outcomes and Research and Development Objectives

• Identify and locate the Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s) providing vocational education and training in the horse industry

• Consult major employers in relation to educational outcomes and ‘employability’ of

graduates • Identify the courses provided by the RTO’s

• Produce a comprehensive matrix of RTO’s and courses provided • Produce a comprehensive database of all education providers involved in delivery of

vocational education in the horse industry • Facilitate a national workshop to discuss and debate relevant issues pertaining to

education and training in the horse industry • Ultimately, develop a strategic plan for an integrated, coordinated and articulated

system of education for the horse industry 1.2 Background and Benefits Education in the horse industry in Australia has evolved significantly over a period of over 20 years. However, this process has been largely promulgated by the education providers on an ad hoc basis with minimal initial 'token' consultation or input from major employers and from industry itself. Similarly, the approach has been regionally and parochially intra-state with entrepreneurial self-interest and niche market motivation driving the agenda rather than outcomes directly beneficial to the horse industry in general. Part of the problem has been that the ‘horse industry’ in Australia is historically ill defined and it has not been easy for education providers to identify universal ‘best practice’ opinion. A traditional response from major industry organisations on approach has been ‘you tell us what we need’! To some extent this inherent problem has been redressed by the implementation of initiatives from the National Framework for the Recognition of Training (NFROT) Principles, the National Training Reform Agenda (NTRA) and the introduction of the Competency Based Training (CBT) Format in Vocational Education & Training (VET). This investigation will clearly identify the desired outcomes to be derived from the provision of education to prospective horse industry employees by seeking employer consultation and opinion. This will provide major social, economic and cultural benefits to

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the industry at large by ultimately supplying the type of graduates in most demand by employers and in industry.

2 History of Education and Training in the Horse Industry in Australia 2.1 History of Education and Training in the Horse Industry Poignantly, a Survey of the Needs of the Australian Horse Industry (1980) compiled by R. R. Pascoe and commissioned by the Bureau of Animal Health, makes no mention of education. Admittedly, the Terms of Reference did not specify education per se. Up until that time, relatively informal Jockeys Apprentice Schools, monitored by Masters of Apprentices, were offered under the auspices of Principal Race Clubs at Metropolitan locations, usually racing headquarters. Dr. John O. Stewart (Marcus Oldham College) and Alicia Conroy (V.C.A.H. Glenormiston) presented a report entitled Education for the Racing and Stud Industry to the World Convention of Bloodhorse Breeders in Hobart, 6th. – 9th. March, 1990. They made the following observations:

• Prior to 1977, education for the racing and stud industries was available solely through short courses offered by a wide range of institutions.

• These were well supported which suggested a strong demand for education at

different levels. • The growth in the horse industry has promoted the development of an educational

infrastructure tailored to provide expertise in various aspects of the industry's operation.

• The horse industry can only benefit from the availability of trained staff. • More highly trained staff will help give the horse industry an edge when competing

with other leisure industries for disposable income. • Continued improvement of the profile of the Australian horse industry can be

assisted by well-trained staff with both practical industry experience and skills relating to the management of resources, finance and personnel.

• The first full-time post-secondary horse management program commenced in 1977

at Muresk Agricultural College in West Australia.

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Stewart and Conroy further emphasised the importance of practical industry experience, flexibility of delivery modes, articulation, credit transfer and variety in instruction methods. They believed that horse owners had become increasingly demanding and discerning in terms of:

• The quality of the product they buy • The training their horses receive, and • The range of duties they expect their managers to perform

Areas os study, identified by industry based advisory bodies, believed to be important for the training of future managers included:

• Practical skills - horse breeding and training, horse breaking, weaning, sale preparation

• Production knowledge - horse conformation and selection, nutrition, health,

reproduction and genetics • Business management - accounting, budgeting, investment, taxation planning,

computer literacy • Land development management • Communication skills

The Muresk initiative in 1977 was followed in quick succession by the establishment of Tertiary Horse Management Diploma courses at Roseworthy College in South Australia, V.C.A.H Glenormiston Campus and Marcus Oldham College in Victoria. Since that time there has been an exponential escalation of available horse courses in tandem with the massive growth and development of the Australian Thoroughbred Industry in particular. This has seen development by serendipity rather than a nationally coordinated structured approach appropriate to supply and demand logic. 2.2 Current Student Numbers The current situation is that there is a minimum of 50 Registered Training Organisations in all states and territories providing formal vocational eduction for the horse industry. David Moore, writing in Racetrack Magazine, 'Course Bias', September/October 1998, states that, "While there are still only a handful of full-time degree or diploma courses available, more than 100 TAFE Colleges Australia-wide offer courses with equine-related components." While this comment may be a figure of speech, it is not inconceivably close to the mark. Approximate student enrolments at any one time is summarised as follows:

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State/Territory Student Enrolment(s) Registered (Approx.) Training Organisations Q & NT 500 11 WA 100 4 SA 100 3 Victoria 750 11 Tasmania 50 1 NSW 950 22 Totals: 2450 52 2.3 Appropriate Educational Focus and Anticipated Outcomes John Ralph, Managing Director of CRA, made the following general comments at the Marcus Oldham College Graduation Ceremony in 1889: "There are, of course, plenty of examples of people who have achieved great things without the benefit of an education - gifted amateurs, creative inventors, hard working sloggers, lucky risk-takers, prescient entrepreneurs or talented artists. Indeed many farmers have done well, often through sheer hard work and intuitive decision making. But generally, those who have succeeded without an education have done so in spite of a handicap. They have done it without many useful tools. Tertiary education can provide three things:

1. A knowledge of technical information 2. A set of attitudes including those of inquiry, curiosity, logic, rationality and creative

thinking 3. Introductory interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with

and through others." 2.4 “Back to Basics”

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"We still need people who are willing to lead horses to and from pasture." "We need to change. People in the horse world are saying, 'We want people who can do things.'" "We're focusing on what [graduates] look for in entry level positions, and what the needs of the equine industry are." "Our program is undergoing a review, 'specifically related to industry needs.'" "Equestrian facilities need workers with some maturity and the ability to think well. That's where our programs come in - to meet the needs of the horse industry." These quotations are attributed to various US equine educators and cited in an article Back to basics, by Jack Moore in Equus 245. Identical or similar comments are commonplace among horse education professionals in Australia today. 2.5 “Wants” versus “Needs” A leading supplier of equine educational support resources has stated that the "wants" of the horse industry vastly outweigh the perceived "needs". There is an approximate 6 yearly turnover from entry to exit by the vast majority of newcomers to the industry. Most are looking for the 'quick fix' solutions they think should be immediately available. Very few are inclined to expend the energy, time and resources to acquire superior expertise or knowledge. Their first requirement is to 'purchase' support material (books and videos) they feel will supply the information they will 'need' for 'success' at a high level. 'Owner ignorance' has always been one of the great detractors within the horse industry in general and the thoroughbred industry in paricular. “Do you want schools or school houses on the Wallawa Reservation?” they had asked him. “No,” he has answered. “We do not want schools or school houses on the Wallawa Reservation.” “Why do you not want schools?” “They will teach us to have churches.” “Do you not want churches?” “No, we do you not want churches.” Why do you not want churches?” They will teach us,” Joseph had said, “to quarrel about God, as the Catholics and Protestants do on the Nez Perce reservation and at other places. We do not want to learn that. We may quarrel with men sometimes about things on this earth, but we never quarrel about God. We do not want to learn that.” Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Indians to the Board (inc. John P. Shanks & Governor Thomas W. Bennett of Idaho) appointed by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Lapwai Reservation, Idaho, March 1873. 2.6 Para Veterinary Training

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There is an almost paranoid fixation with, and unquenchable thirst for information and knowledge on para veterinary and 'alternative methods' with a large proportion of the horse owning public. How much 'rational' or accredited training and education is available in these disciplines?

3 Development of Competency Based Training 3.1 Curriculum Design Considerations Competency Standards describe the skills and knowledge required for a person to operate effectively in the workplace. The standards have been defined by industry, are nationally recognised and form the basis of training for that specific industry. Competency Standards contain descriptions of outcomes to be achieved and criteria for performance. A distinction is made between a Course and Qualification. Whilst both terms refer to prescribed levels of training, (eg., Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas), the distinction is in the content of the training. A 'Course' is a program of work accredited by a State/Territory Training Authority, and as a consequence is recognised nationally. On the successful completion of a course, a recognised credential or statement is issued. This may be referred to as a qualification. A 'Qualification' is described within the National Training Information Service (NTIS) as a component of a Training Package, with the qualification based on groupings of units of competency developed by industry. 3.2 Training Packages Industry defines the knowledge and skills required by a person to be competent in the workplace (known as Competency Standards). A Training Package is the grouping together of the training components designed to assist in achieving the competencies for a specific industry. Units of competency are packaged together which, when combined at various levels, can form qualifications (Certificate, Diploma etc). To ensure consistency in the delivery of the training and demonstration of competency, guidelines for assessment are included. In addition, resources to support the delivery of a Training Package have been developed. These may include learning materials, learning strategies, trainer guides, assessment guides, professional development materials for trainers etc. Details of Training Packages available on the NTIS include related competency standards, listing of qualifications, packaging rules for determining the units of competency making up the qualification and assessment guidelines. Details are provided for recognised training resources and a "hotlink" to the supplier for further details.

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3.3 Registered Training Organisations and Advisory Bodies Registered Training Organisations are training or assessment only providers which have undergone a formal registration process, to ensure your business gets up-to-date, relevant training services and your staff get skills that will be recognised right around Australia.

Different organisations, including TAFE campuses, private training colleges and commercial businesses can all become Registered Training Organisations.

To register, organisations must agree to work to a national standard and show that they have the appropriate resources to deliver the services they’re offering.

Only Registered Training Organisations can give employees nationally recognised qualifications and statements of attainment. A qualification or statement of attainment, issued by a Registered Training Organisation, is assurance that staff are competent in the standards set by industry, regardless of how or where they may have learned their skills. A nationally recognised qualification, (often indicated by the Nationally Recognised Training Logo), means that employees have the skills that will mean something right around Australia. It is important that epmloyers ask training providers who are offering training programs or assessment services, if they are registered and able to provide nationally recognised qualifications.

Registered Training Organisations can offer a range of services to help develop the skills and knowledge employees need. This could be anything from an initial skills analysis to determine what skills employees already have; designing an actual training program using the Training Packages to help develop new skills; finding opportunities for on-the-job skill assessment through to the awarding of nationally recognised qualifications of statements of attainment.

Registered Training Organisations specialise in particular types of training services or in particular fields of training depending on the experience of the organisation and the expertise of the staff.

Some Registered Training Organisations offer training services and assessment services while others may specialise in assessment services only.

If the Training Package for industry is not yet available, a Registered Training Organisation can help develop relevant, up-to-date training programs for industry.

Information about Registered Training Organisations is available by contacting the Industry Training Advisory Body (ITAB) or State Training Authority for advice. The National Training Information Service (NTIS) is a comprehensive database on nationally recognised vocational education and training courses and programs. It provides information on organisations registered to deliver specific Training Package programs, detailed information on particular competency standards and qualifications.

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The network of national and state Industry Training and Advisory Bodies (ITABs) and ANTA Recognised Bodies form the link to Training Packages and can provide answers to many questions about vocational education and training.

The ITABs have developed packages in conjunction with industry and are at the front line of training reform.

An ITAB or Recognised Body can provide information about:

• Training Packages in industry

• Where to find out more information about training

• Registered Training Organisations

• Real life examples of what has worked for other businesses

• Industry specific information.

3.4 National Training and Information Service The NTIS provides more information about:

• Qualifications in industry

• The competencies required for specific qualifications

• Contact details for Registered Training Organisations

• Updates on the development stages of various Training Packages.

The NTIS is one of the most comprehensive databases on vocational education and training in Australia.

Internet: www.anta.gov.au

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3.5 Australian Training Products Limited

Australian Training Products is a non profit company established by Commonwealth, State and Territory Governments to make training resources available at no or low cost to industry and training organisations.

There are many products to assist in learning more about areas of interest in vocational education and training. These include professional development books, learner guides and trainer materials.

Products are published mainly as printed books but are increasingly being released as compact discs, audio cassettes, videos and composite packs. 3.6 Racing Industry Training The Thoroughbred Racing sector of the industry, through the Australian Racing Secretariat as the body representing the nine Principal Racing Clubs of Australia, the registration authorities, supports a national competency based curriculum. The industry has developed a set of National Competency Standards for the Thoroughbred Racing industry which have been endorsed by the National Training Board Ltd. (17th December 1993). The Agriculture and Horticulture Industries Training Board (Vic.) 1995/97 Industry Training Plan states that: ‘The past two years have seen rapid advancement concerning plans for training. A National Training Plan was developed for the thoroughbred industry. The industry believes training will develop from “bottom up” and filter through to advanced levels of technical skills, marketing and management skills. Existing training programs are not structured in such a way to allow the pursuit of alternative career paths. The development of new entry level training arrangements will take account of competencies required in other areas of Industry and will provide new opportunities not currently available.’ A New South Wales horse racing Industry Skills Development Project, funded by DEET, has also: ‘Acknowledged that the industry badly needs to upgrade skills at all levels, and provide better career structures for its work force.’ Similarly, the Australian Harness Racing Council has developed an endorsed set of National Competency Standards (NTB - 17th December 1993) for the Harness Racing sector of the industry. The DEET funded project seeking industry input into entry level training needs for the Horse Racing Industry (1992) has concluded that

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‘There is strong agreement that people entering the industry at this level would benefit from learning a little about all three specific areas: (a) General Horse/Stable Work; (b) Specific Thoroughbred Tasks; (c) Specific Harness Tasks; and (d) Specific Breeding Tasks A five-year strategic plan produced by the Research and Development Committee of RIRDC (Third Draft, March 1996) states: “.... there is the need to improve knowledge and skills for people in the (horse) industry as the basis for establishing credibility and the image of the Australian industry as innovative and a market leader”. The report ‘A Review of the Australian Horse Industry: Its size, scope and research needs’ (Pilkington & Wilson 1991), concluded that:: “Education and extension is needed in all sections of the industry”, and that: “The industry would also benefit from a higher percentage of (college) qualified workers”. At a meeting in Canberra on 3-5 March 1992 a workshop to discuss a draft for a national horse industry strategy proposed the following vision for the horse industry: “An Australian horse industry that is nationally and internationally recognised, profitable, competitive, growing and which has the infrastructure and resources (eg. human and capital) to sustain all its sectors and ensure the horse’s welfare”. The report Australian Horses as a Primary Industry (RIRDC, Pilkington & Wilson 1993), proposes a National horse industry strategy with secondary goals which include:

• a more effective transfer of knowledge from scientists to industry • a recognised education and training structure for careers in the horse industry that is

accepted by prospective employers • safer practices by those in industry • enhanced welfare of horses

The broad skills acquired by the graduates of higher level courses will be relevant for employment throughout the horse industry. Specific sector skills will enable graduates to compete for higher level positions in particular areas.

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Horse enterprises that will be involved with vocational education and training include:

• Horse Studs • Thoroughbred Racing Stables • Harness Racing Stables • Equitation Centres • Recreational Riding Stables

3.7 Industry Advisory Group Meetings At an Industry Advisory Group Meeting in NSW, 8th August 1996, representatives of the following organisations were in attendance to consider the development of a high level horse course in NSW:

• Thoroughbred Breeder’s Association of Australia (TBA), • Australian Stockhorse Society (ASH), • Harness Racing Council of Australia (HRCA) • NSW Harness Racing Association (HRA of NSW), • Commercial Thoroughbred Breeder’s Association (CTBA), • Australian Equine Veterinary Association (AEVA), • Australian Horse Council (AHC), • Hunter Valley Equine Research Foundation (HVERF), • Racing Industry Participants Advisory Committee (RIPAC), • Hunter Valley Bloodhorse Breeder’s Association (HVBBA), • NSW Bloodhorse Breeder’s Association (NSWBBA), • Totalisator Agency Board of NSW (TAB), • Rural Industries Research and Development Committee (RIRDC), • Hunter Regional Development Organisation (HURDO), • Thoroughbred Racing Investors and Employees Association (TRIE), • Aushorse • Australian Jockey Club.

The following issues and perceived industry changes were cited in support of the premise to develop an advanced level horse course in NSW:

• ‘Growing out’ of young horses on ‘private studs’ • ‘Mare care’ operations in response to “Shuttle Stallion” and ‘Stallion Station’

developments • Increase in real value of Australian Horses on the world market • Rapid growth of the Asian Racing and Pleasure Horse Industries • Increase in Australian Stock Horse numbers

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• Pre-training and ‘custom preparation’ of young horses • ‘Breeze up’ and Ready-to-Run’ sales • Australian Horse Riding Centres (AHRC) in the metropolitan/urban periphery

The increasing participation in equestrian sports such as showjumping and dressage indicates an increase in demand for sport horses with a higher market value for the better quality horse. Focus on this type of activity has been additionally honed by Australia’s recent and current success in Olympic Equestrian Competition. This is likely to be further enhanced with progress towards Sydney 2000. Other issues addressed by the IAG included:

• Ease of access to higher level TAFE courses in relation to University courses • Additional Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) fees imposed by the

Federal Government • Industry involvement in work place based learning and assessment via the Skills Book • ‘On-the-job’ learning as opposed to ‘work experience’ • The attraction of higher level courses to overseas students • The long term ‘networking’ effect of educating overseas students and their subsequent

interest and investment in the local industry (c/f UK/Emirates) There are opportunities for increasing links to the tourist industry, using trail riding holidays, major race days, high profile equestrian events and similar as part of a holiday package. It is confidently anticipated that the (Equestrian) Olympic Games in Sydney will have substantial impact on the competitive horse sports area and increased international focus on related activities and resources in Australia. This has been emphatically underscored by Australia’s recent outstanding success at Olympic level which will not have gone unnoticed by emerging South East Asian neighbours in particular

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4 Syllabus (Curriculum) Design Parameters 4.1 Course Description and Design Proposed courses at appropriate Certificate and AQF Level (National Certificate) will provide competency based training for learners who seek vocational education and training to work in any sector of the horse industry. Courses will develop and enhance skills to enable graduates to perform the day to day tasks required by horse industry employees in execution of their duties. Courses will provide the opportunity for people who do not have current employment in the horse industry to acquire the required skills in order to secure regular jobs. They will provide for graduates of other courses an articulation pathway to a higher level of achievement and advancement/enhancement of job opportunity and employment prospects in the horse industry. Individuals will progress to the required AQF Level on completion of appropriate training, or with suitable recognition of prior learning, having demonstrated the ability to conduct the daily operations of a commercial horse enterprise. Graduates of accredited courses will be expected to perform the following role(s):

• Completed appropriate training or assessed appropriate experience • Supervision of other stable employees • Conduct total training operation • Stable management

Graduates will also be expected to fulfil the following expectations:

• Stable supervision • Make management decisions eg. training programs • Interpret times and evaluate horse performance • Conduct stable business operations

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Course Aim(s) Courses develop competencies for a person to be employed at an appropriate level in any of the mainstream and ancillary horse industry sectors identified and endorsed by the relevant Competency Standards Body (CSB) for each industry sector. By offering sector specific on-the-job elective modules (‘streams’), they enable learners to be develop industry focused knowledge, skills and competencies to provide them with enhanced job opportunities and career development prospects in a particular field. Courses incorporate the following objectives:-

• provide a new form of competency based quality training for people entering the work force, thereby improving the skills of the Australian labour force

• provide increased equal employment and vocational training opportunities . • extend the provision of quality on and off-job training of relevance to both industry and

prospective employees • provide learners with qualifications that are recognised by industry and education

bodies, and which can be used as a step to permanent and/or further education and training

• provide equal access to employment and vocational training opportunities for men and

women and any unemployed or disadvantaged groups or individuals who seek regular work in the horse industry

Courses aim to provide people with skills providing direct access to identifiable primary labour market jobs with associated career paths:-

• general work effectiveness skills • broad based skills for a vocational career • job specific skills

Course Outcomes Successful completion of courses will ensure that graduates can:

• carry out and supervise the daily routine involved in horse care and stud/stable management

• recognise the subtle changes which indicate that horse(s) health and performance are sub-

optimal and institute remedial strategies

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• educate, ride and control horses • exercise horses • supervise commercial horse enterprise section and/or sporting event

Target Group(s) People of any age or gender who seek vocational education and training for employment in the horse industry or any of its satellite service industries. Employers in the horse industry have indicated general broad support for some form of pre-employment training. Delivery Mode(s) Courses can be arranged to enable students to complete the requirements of a course in modular form via flexible delivery mode. Block release training at a metropolitan or regional centre(s) or distance education can be provided. Learning contracts for individual or groups of modules can be negotiated with the course supervisor where appropriate. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is the acknowledgment of an individual’s skills and knowledge irrespective of how it has been acquired. A student may seek recognition of his or her learning obtained through formal training and/or work experience and/or life experiences as they relate to the clearly defined vocational outcomes of this course. The student’s training provider will work with the student to establish the scope and relevance of their prior learning. Appropriate challenge tests will be administered. Applicants wishing to receive recognition of prior learning will apply directly to the provider. Students will be able to relate to learning outcomes to gauge their suitability for RPL. Recognition of prior learning [RPL] acknowledges skills and knowledge obtained through:

• formal training [conducted by industry or educational institutions in Australia or overseas]

• work experience • life experience

Learners may gain recognition of their experience and prior learning by:

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• applying for credit transfer for the same modules that they have completed previously; • applying for credit for the modules completed in other similar courses that may be

deemed to be equivalent to modules in this course; • applying for exemption from modules in this course on the basis of having completed

similar subjects in courses offered by other education and training providers; • presenting evidence that they have achieved the purpose and learning outcomes of a

module through previous study, work experience and/or life experience; • completing the assessment events for a module; or • completing an assessment of their knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to the

purpose of the module, often referred to as the ‘CHALLENGE TEST’

The main focus is on the learning outcomes of these experiences, not the how, when or where the learning occurred. Some people applying to do the program may already be competent in one or more of the learning outcomes and should therefore be given the opportunity to apply for recognition of prior learning. [RPL]

Major Impetus for New Course Proposal(s) Widespread and comprehensive industry consultation has determined that the traditional

mainstream horse courses require drastic revision and revamping to satisfy general industry demand. New course(s) will

have a specific industry and vocational education and training focus. Courses will also be developed within the framework of the competency based training format

as directed in National Competency Standards Policy and Guidelines. (The National Training Board, 1992) Courses will address competency standards already endorsed by the relevant Competency

Standards Body’s (CSB’s) for:

• Thoroughbred Racing Industry • Harness Racing Industry • Horse Breeding Industry • Beef Cattle Production (Working/Stock Horses)

Compliance with Plans, Strategies and Priorities

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Proposed courses are consistent with State and Commonwealth Government training priorities to increase access to education to satisfy relevant industry demand. Courses will be developed in parallel with a suite of courses aimed specifically at the horse industry in toto with a view to the delivery of competency based skills to learners entering the industry and for those who wish to proceed to a higher levels. Stakeholders

• National Sport and Recreation Industry Training Advisory Body (RITAB) • Racing Training Australia (RTA) • Rural Training Council of Australia • Equestrian Federation of Australia (EFA) • Australian Horse Alliance • Australian Horse Riding Centres (AHRC) • Australian Stockhorse Society (ASH) • Arabian Horse Society of Australia • Australian Quarter Horse Association • Australian Pony Club Association • Principal Race Clubs • Australian Harness Racing Council • Australian Workers Union

4.2 Training Packages Training Packages for the horse industry developed so far are:

• Racing Industry Training Package (RTA) • Agriculture Training Package - Horse Breeding Training Package (RTCA) • Agriculture Training Package - Beef Cattle Production Training Package (RTCA)

(Working and Stock Horse Training) • Veterinary Nursing Training Package (RTCA) - (Limited Horse Work)

Racing Industry Training Package Title: National Training Package for the Racing Industry. Submitting Body: Racing Training Australia Endorsement details:

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The Training Package was endorsed by the National Training Framework Committee on 19 June 1998 and agreed by State, Territory and Commonwealth VET Ministers on 6 July 1998. The Package is to be reviewed by June 2001. Coverage: The Racing Industry in this instance covers the three codes of racing for profit greyhound, standard and thoroughbred. It is estimated that there are 20,000 registered trainers in all codes Australia wide. Much of the industry operates as small businesses with a significant number of employers located in regional centres while large commercial trainers are usually located in capital cities. Staff in the industry, who are often very young need to be physically fit and able to manage a variety of tasks associated with animals in relation to their preparation, racing and welfare. Qualifications: The following codes are linked to qualifications and are nationally recognised. To discover more about the individual courses, use the course codes and look up the National Training Information Service ‘Courses and qualifications’ Qualifications: Sixteen qualifications have been identified across this industry. Certificate II in Racing RGR20198 - Certificate II in Racing (Thoroughbred) Stablehand Level 1 RGR20298 - Certificate II in Racing (Standardbred) Stablehand Level 1 Certificate III in Racing RGR30198 - Certificate III in Racing (Thoroughbred) Stablehand Level 2 RGR30298 - Certificate III in Racing (Thoroughbred) Track Work Rider RGR30398 - Certificate III in Racing (Standardbred) Stablehand Level 2 RGR30498 - Certificate III in Racing (Standardbred) Track Work Driver Certificate IV in Racing RGR40198 - Certificate IV in Racing (Thoroughbred) Jockey RGR40298 - Certificate IV in Racing (Thoroughbred) Thoroughbred Trainer Level 1 RGR40398 - Certificate IV in Racing (Standardbred) Harness Driver RGR40498 - Certificate IV in Racing (Standardbred) Harness Trainer Level 1 Diploma in Racing RGR50198 - Diploma in Racing (Thoroughbred) Thoroughbred Trainer Level 2 RGR50298 - Diploma in Racing (Standardbred) Standardbred Trainer Level 2 New Apprenticeship Outcomes:

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All qualifications are achievable through a New Apprenticeship pathway. It is expected that the initial implementation of the Training Package will focus on outcomes at Certificates 2 and 3 and Certificate 4 for jockeys and harness drivers. Customisation: Packaging for the qualifications specifies a number of compulsory units at each AQF level, there are then elective units from a defined range. Prerequisites Each unit of competence lists the competency pre-requisite requirements where applicable. Features: The Racing Industry Training Package is intended to provide a comprehensive and integrated training approach for new entrants and existing workers with skills and knowledge that are applicable to the industry. This Training Package will apply in an industry where limited training arrangements have usually existed except for jockeys. The competency standards allow for flexible delivery arrangements that reflect the working environment and can be customised to suit site specific requirements. The non-endorsed products for the Training Package are nearing completion and have been tailored to meet the academic levels of many of the industry workers and their learning styles. Proposed Launch and Marketing Activities: The Racing Industry has developed a marketing strategy that builds on developing training and assessment skills in the industry to maximise industry take up. A range of products to promote the Training Package have been developed and are available now to be used to market and promote the Training Package to employers, employees, schools and career counsellors. Contact: Information about the Package is available from the Victoria Racing Club The Training Package is available from the above or Australian Training Products (ATP): Internet: www.atpl.net.au/ Further details regarding this Training Package can also be found at the National Training Information Service (NTIS). Agriculture Training Package Title: National Training Package for the Agriculture Industry.

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Submitting Body: Rural Training Council of Australia (RTCA). Endorsement details: The Training Package was endorsed by the National Training Framework Committee on 12 January 1998 and agreed by State, Territory and Commonwealth VET Ministers on 30 January 1998. The Package is to be reviewed by December 2001. Coverage: With only a few exceptions, the Australian agricultural industry consists of enterprises classified as small business. This dominant industry base comprises more than 124,200 small business enterprises. The Rural Industry Training Package in Agriculture covers 16 associated industry sectors and additional sectors will be added to the Training Package as they are developed. The following industry sectors are those currently covered: Agriculture, Grain, Sheep and Wool, Beef Cattle, Poultry, Farm Chemical Users, Pig, Dairy, Milk Harvesting, Goat, Rural Generic, Rural Merchandising, Rural Business Management, Cotton, Horse Breeding, Rural Merchants and Cane. The Package has incorporated materials developed from other competency standards development projects in some of the sectors. The non-endorsed component includes the development of 80 Learning guides, a Trainer guide, an industry prospectus and competency portfolio booklets. Materials developed in other projects will also be incorporated into this Training Package. Qualifications: The following codes are linked to qualifications and are nationally recognised. To discover more about the individual courses, use the course codes and look up the National Training Information Service ‘Courses and qualifications’ Qualifications: Seventy-five qualifications have been identified across this industry including:. RUA10198 - Certificate I in Agriculture RUA10798 - Certificate I in Agriculture (Horse Breeding) RUA20198 - Certificate II in Agriculture RUA20798 - Certificate II in Agriculture (Horse Breeding) RUA20298 - Certificate II in Agriculture (Beef Cattle Production) RUA30198 - Certificate III in Agriculture RUA30798 - Certificate III in Agriculture (Horse Breeding)

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RUA30298 - Certificate III in Agriculture (Beef Cattle Production) RUA40198 - Certificate IV in Agriculture RUA40298 - Certificate IV in Agriculture (Beef Cattle Production) RUA40798 - Certificate IV in Agriculture (Horse Breeding) RUA50198 - Diploma of Agriculture RUA50298 - Diploma of Agriculture (Beef Cattle Production) RUA - Diploma of Agriculture (Horse Breeding) RUA61198 - Advanced Diploma of Agriculture New Apprenticeship Outcomes: All qualifications are achievable through a New Apprenticeship pathway, and are designed for entry at any level and for full articulation from one level to another. Customisation: Within the Agriculture Industry’s flexible packaging arrangements it is possible to incorporate other industry or cross-industry units of competency into Agriculture qualifications. Packaging for the Qualifications uses a simple points system that specifies a minimum number of points that need to be achieved to gain qualifications at AQF 1-6. Certificates 1-4 have 6 compulsory units and Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas have 3 compulsory units that form an integral component of the qualification but do not have an attached value. Prerequisites: Each unit of competence lists the competency pre-requisite requirements where applicable. Features: The Agriculture Training Package is intending to provide comprehensive and integrated training that will provide new entrants and existing workers with skills and knowledge that are applicable to the industry. The ability to gain qualifications of a general or sector specific nature coupled with the opportunity to include other industries units of competency to gain a qualification highlights the flexibility of this Package. Qualifications in Horticulture can also be achieved in this Package. Proposed Launch and Marketing Activities:

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The marketing strategy will focus on marketing, promoting, counselling and informing employers, employees, school students and their parents on career and training pathways for the sectors covered. The Training Package was launched nationally in March 1998: Contact: Information about the Package is available from the Rural Training Council of Australia Inc. The Training Package is available from the ITAB above or Australian Training Products (ATP): Internet: www.atpl.net.au/ Further details regarding this Training Package can also be found at the National Training Information Service (NTIS) Veterinary Nursing Training Package Title: National Training Package for the Veterinary Nursing Industry Submitting Body: Rural Training Council of Australia (RTCA). Endorsement details: The Training Package was endorsed by the National Training Framework Committee on 23 June 1998 and agreed by State, Territory and Commonwealth VET Ministers on 14 July 1998. The Package is to be reviewed by December 2001. Coverage: With only a few exceptions, the Australian veterinary industry consists of enterprises classified as small business. The number of veterinary practices in Australia is approximately 2,000 with some 5,000 people employed in the industry overall. The qualifications cover: Animal Studies Qualifications: Certificate II and III. Veterinary Nursing Qualifications: Certificate IV and Diploma. Specialisations at Certificate IV: Dental, Surgical and Critical Care and

Emergency. The non-endorsed component of the Training Package will be developed as part of the Package and will include as part of this project learner guides for all units of competence and integration of the above into a competency portfolio booklet, and a trainers guide. The

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project will also develop an industry-training prospectus for the Veterinary Nursing Training Package. Qualifications: The following codes are linked to qualifications and are nationally recognised. To discover more about the individual courses, use the course codes and look up the National Training Information Service ‘Courses and qualifications’ Seven qualifications have been identified across this industry. They are: RUV20198 - Certificate II in Animal Studies RUV30198 - Certificate III in Animal Studies RUV40198 - Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing RUV40298 - Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Surgical) RUV40398 - Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Dental) RUV40498 - Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (Critical Care & Emergency) RUV50198 - Diploma in Veterinary Nursing New Apprenticeship Outcomes: All 7 qualifications are achievable through a New Apprenticeship pathway, although it is industry’s perception that the majority of the qualifications will be issued at Certificate IV. There are no current apprenticeships or traineeships in this industry. Customisation: The relative specificity of work in this industry has required the qualifications to be packaged in a manner that enables a core approach to be taken at all levels. The customisation of the qualifications is not through a wide range of electives but through the specialisations at Certificate IV. Prerequisites: Each qualification lists the competency pre-requisite requirements. Features: The Veterinary Nursing Training Package is intending to provide comprehensive and integrated training that will provide new entrants and existing workers with skills and knowledge that are applicable to the industry. The implementation of Traineeships in this industry is expected to provide quality training for Vet nurses. VET in schools is expected to provide a recruiting ground for prospective trainees. Proposed Launch and Marketing Activities: A marketing strategy has been developed as part of the non-endorsed components of the Training Package.

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Contact: Information about the Package is available from, Rural Training Council of Australia Inc. The Training Package is available from the ITAB above or Australian Training Products (ATP): Internet: www.atpl.net.au/ Further details regarding this Training Package can also be found at the National Training Information Service (NTIS).

5 National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) The National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) is administered by the Australian Institute of Sport. It operates across a wide variety of sports and is designed to upgrade and standardise sports coaching throughout Australia. The Equestrian Federation of Australia (EFA), the national body, administers the curriculum for the recreational and competitive horse sports area, but accreditation comes through the Institute of Sport. There are opportunities for increasing links to the tourist industry, using trail riding holidays, major race days, high profile equestrian events and similar as part of a holiday package. It is confidently anticipated that the (Equestrian) Olympic Games in Sydney in 2000 will have a massive impact on the competitive horse sports area and increased international focus on related activities and resources in Australia. 5.1 EFA Coaching Procedures Manual The Equestrian Federation of Australia (EFA) is recognised by the Australian Sports Commission as the peak body for equestrian sport in Australia. It is one of three equestrian sports endorsed by the Australian Coaching Council which is the controlling body for coach education. The Joint Equestrian Committee (JEC) is made up by the Australian Coaching Council, the EFA, the Australian Pony Club Association, and the Polocrosse and Riding for the Disabled. The EFA coach training and accreditation scheme is called the EFA/NCAS. (National Coaching Accreditation Scheme) The EFA/NCAS Coaching Procedures Manual provides information on:

• EFA/NCAS Staff in National and State Offices

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• EFA/NCAS References • EFA Checklist(s) • Examination and Training and Assessment Centres • Coach Educators, Assessors, Mentors and Skill Specific Trainers and Assessors (SSTA's)

5.2 Leisure Activities Australian Horses as a Primary Industry (RIRDC 1993) includes supportive data on the importance of leisure riding for a great number of Australians. The South Australian Department of Recreation and Sport conducted a survey into leisure activities in South Australia for the period March 1982 to February 1983. It was found that in any one week during the survey, an average of 18,825 people rode horses for recreation and a further 27,500 desired to ride a horse but could not do so. (60%demand not met). The following figures for the same period are useful to compare horse riding with other leisure activities:

• Equestrian Sports - 18,825 riders each week • Power Boating - 14,675 participants each week • Sailing - 10,300 participants each week • Motor Cycling - 2,200 participants each week

Equestrian sports are a rapidly expanding hobby or pleasure pursuit within Australia. This is in evidence by the large number of competitions and the large fields at these competitions. This situation is likely to accelerate rapidly towards the Sydney Olympics 2000. The Equestrian Federation Australia (EFA) presides over the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) which represents a possible career path in the four disciplines over which the EFA has jurisdiction. The disciplines are:

• Show Horse • Horse Trials (Eventing) • Dressage • Show Jumping

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In equestrian coaching there are three levels:

• Level I - Local level of teaching competence • Level II - National level of teaching and competition • Level III - International level performance and teaching

The EFA membership and numbers of horses Australia-wide are:-

• Members 13,800 • Horse 28,500 • Affiliated Clubs 500

The RIRDC (1993) report, Australian Horse as a Primary Industry makes the following observations:- “------ equestrian disciplines are on the increase within Australia and educational

institutions should try to capitalise on this”. “------ there will always be equestrian oriented students looking for education.” “------ educational packages for the Asian market - there is no background in horsemanship

in these countries, knowledge is a saleable commodity.” “------ should a team perform well at an Olympics or World Championship it would give the

industry a much needed boost.” In a professional sense the equestrian industry is small and disjointed, but its widespread nature ensures that it supports a number of service industries throughout the country such as saddleries, veterinarians, produce merchants etc. The size and scope of the Australian Racing Industry and its contribution to the National Economy have been well documented in the ACIL Australia Pty Ltd report released in September, 1992. The Study was commissioned by State Racing Ministers in conjunction with the Bureau of Rural Resources and the Centre for Regional Economic Analysis. The report, The Contribution of the Racing Industry to the Economy of Australia is summarised thus:-

• Direct employment in the racing industry in 1990/1991 involved some 132,000 people and amounted to 40,000 full time equivalents (EFT)

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• Direct plus indirect income and employment due to the racing industry in Australia is likely to have totalled in 1990/91 some $6 billion and 330,000 persons (or 100,000 EFT) respectively

• In terms of contribution to the economy of Australia and GDP, the racing industry is

significantly larger than a large number of mining and pastoral industries.

6 Careers in the Horse Industry 6.1 Career Paths The following possible career options in the horse industry have been identified: Mixed Farming Non-Horse Agricultural Employment Commercial Studs Horse Journalism Yearling Preparation Writers Brood Mare Management Researchers of material Stallion Management Hooves & Horns Secretarial/Accounting Racetrack Public Relations Stock & Land etc Stables (Pacing/Racing/Riding) Further Studies Thoroughbred Veterinary Nursing Standardbred Rural Business Management Showjumping Agribusiness Eventing Accountancy Dressage Farm Management Syndication Agricultural Horse Agistment Bloodstock Leasing Pre-conditioning and Pre-training Bloodstock Agency Commercial Farriers Feed Companies Saddlery & Leatherwork Equine Photography/Videos Contract Hoof Trimming Agriculture Department Race or Breed Society Administration Horse Tourism Turf Clubs Riding School Trotting Clubs Farm Holidays EFA Trail Rides Quarter Horse Stock Horse Horse Sales Companies Horse Insurance Horse Transport Horse Breaking Riding Instructor Rural Merchant Mounted Police Horse Syndication Equine Pharmaceutical Industry Freeze Branding

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6.2 Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VET in Schools) There have been a number of initiatives in this area including horse industry training:

• VET in SACE - South Australia 1995 • VET in Schools Program in Horse Studies - Victoria VCE • Certificate I - The Racing Industry - Queensland (QRITC) • Joint Secondary Schools and TAFE (JSST) - NSW HSC

There is an initiative to include 'Certificate I in Racing' in the Racing Industry Training Package. There is general consensus that industry, educators and employers could do a lot more to 'spread the web' and promulgate the philosophy of the teaching of horse related subjects in secondary schools. 6.3 Workplace Based Training and Assessment This is a major component of the 'new' CBT training format. A leading educational bureaucrat has recently stated that with increasingly reduced funding for education from State and Federal Governments, "very soon the majority of training and education will take place in the workplace". Many experienced horse industry educators have come to terms with the concept of assessment in the workplace and have undertaken to be accredited as Workplace Trainers and Assessors. The employers, however, do not wholeheartedly embrace the imposition of Skills Record Books and have generally tended to resist or reject the idea. It is regarded as too time consuming. Employers and managers still adopt the philosophy that eduction and training takes place "somewhere else". One very senior horse teacher has expressed 'grave concern' at "the low level of assessment of candidates for the workplace trainer/assessor category 2 course". This again begs the philosophical question of 'What is acceptable Industry Standard'? Work Placement (Work Experience) This is a universally popular concept with both educators and employers. However, at least one leading Victorian based education provider has warned against the dangers of "slave labour". Some employers have adopted the practice of 'waiting for the students', especially at peak periods of stud work, to fill employment positions at 'spectacularly reduced wage rates'. Assessment

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Formal assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation is necessary to receive a qualification. The assessor will want to see evidence of competency. The evidence that should be collected and presented for assessment includes verification by a workplace 'assessor'. Competency Record Book(s)

• Information about work experience • Details of relevant training programs and/or Learning Guides completed • References, awards and commendations • Evidence such as photographs or examples of work.

Issue of Qualification A Statement of Attainment listing the units of competency achieved will be issued on completion of assessment. Having met the requirements for a qualification, application to a Registered Training Organisation for the issuing of the qualification can be made.

7 Training Pathways 7.1 Horse Breeding Industry:

Advanced Diploma in Agriculture(Rural Business Management)

Diploma in Agriculture(Rural Business Management)

Certificate IV in Agriculture Horse Breeding

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The above diagram shows progress through the horse breeding industry.

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7.2 Horse Racing Industry: The above diagram shows progress through the horse racing industry.

Advanced Diploma

School VETPrograms

Industry experience&/or qualifications

Horse RacingTraineeship (Level 2)

DiplomaTrainer Level 2

Certificate IV in RacingTrainer Level 1

Certificate III in RacingStablehand Level 2

Certificate II in RacingStablehand Level 1

Certificate I in RacingStablehand Level1

Entry Point

Horse RacingTrackrider

Horse RacingJockey

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7.3 Industry Considerations Privatisation of Education in the Horse Industry It has been implied recently by a prominent and experienced horse teacher that within the medium term, education in the horse industry is 'likely to become privatised'. If this is to happen, it would have far reaching implications for the industry, employers, potential students and especially government funded RTO's. Investment in Horse Industry Education (Facilities) Industry (with governments) has made some spectacular recent investments in horse training facilities at specific locations. These have generally earned the appellation 'Centre of Excellence' and do fulfil certain criteria. The challenge to the education providers concerned is to 'maximise' the output of employable graduates from these institutions to the ultimate benefit of industry in general. There has been the occasional polemic comment, possibly flavoured by envy, that this situation has not been universally extant. Career Pathways Training packages in particular have clearly identified career pathways, associated these with AQF levels and linked them to occupations within industry. It will probably take a 'generation' to implement total acceptance; that is, not until present 'unqualified' managers gradually vacate senior positions and replaced by 'newer' graduates with 'national qualifications'. Industry Recognition of Qualification There has been gradual acceptance of 'qualified' staff in industry. Employers do not generally recognise 'levels' of qualification and there is a perception that 'a horse course is a horse course'. All or most graduates are expected to begin at the (same) lowest level. Other than Harness Racing there has been general industry reluctance to embrace the 'linkage' of qualification to 'licence'. 7.4 Summary During the latter part of 1998 a series of visits was made to major Registered Training Organisation (RTO’s) in all States and Territories providing education and training in the horse industry. Key personnel and were identified and interviewed where possible at each provider institute or college. A database of information relating to courses offered, course information and delivery strategy was collected. Direct or indirect contact with ‘fringe’ or non-mainstream education providers and bureaucracies was also established.

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Access was made to a national direct mailing database established by Equine Educational of Lochinvar, NSW. Further information was gleaned from The A.E.I.S. Horse Industry Directory and the Australian Equine Education Directory (IDP Education Australia). A total of 130+ letters was sent to all RTO’s identified and also to a number of Workplace Training Providers and Employers. Strategic visits to the key ‘mainstream’ educational institutions were implemented. 7.5 Visits Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s) Northern Territory

• Northern Territory Rural College, Katherine Western Australia

• South East Metropolitan College of TAFE, Equine Training Centre, Armadale • Western Australian Turf Club, Ascot • Albany TAFE* • Murdoch University*

South Australia

• Roseworthy Campus, The University of Adelaide • Torrens Valley Institute of TAFE SA, Cheltenham Racecourse • Nuriootpa High School*, Nuriootpa

Tasmania

• Launceston Institute of TAFE, Launceston • TAFE Tasmania, Institute of Natural Resources, Burnie* • Centre for Research and Learning in Regional Australia, University of Tasmania

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Queensland

• Gatton College • Dalby Agricultural College • Emerald Agricultural College • Longreach Pastoral College

• Longreach School of Distance Education • Burdekin Agricultural College, Ayr • Queensland Racing Industry Training Centre, Deagon • Brisbane Institute of TAFE* • SQIT, Warwick TAFE • SQIT Rural Training, OLI Campus*

Victoria

• Glenormiston College, The University of Melbourne • Marcus Oldham College, Geelong • Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE, Wangaratta • Box Hill TAFE College, Box Hill • Harness Racing Training Centre, Bendigo • Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE • The Racing Victoria Education and Training Centre, Flemington • Victoria University of Technology (Western Melbourne Institute of TAFE)* • Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE, Epping Campus • McMillan College (The University of Melbourne), Warragul Campus • National College of Traditional Medicine, Sunshine*

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New South Wales

• Hawkesbury Agricultural College, UWS • Orange Agricultural College, The University of Sydney • Canobolas High School, Orange* • Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga

• Harness Racing Authority of NSW, Bankstown • NSW Thoroughbred Racing Board, Rosebery • CB Alexander Agricultural College, Tocal • NSW Equestrian Centre, Lochinvar

TAFE New South Wales:

• Primary Industries Natural Resources ESD – Orange • OTEN – Sydney • TAFE College – Ultimo • TAFE College – Richmond • TAFE College – Orange* • TAFE College – Scone • TAFE College – Kurri Kurri • TAFE College – Wauchope/Port Macquarie* • TAFE College – Grafton* • TAFE College – Tamworth • TAFE College – Armidale • TAFE College – Goulburn* • TAFE College – Moss Vale*

• New England Girls’ School (NEGS), Armidale

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Miscellaneous

• ‘Stablemate’ Staff Agency, Kenthurst • ‘Stablemate’ Exchange Personnel, Kenthurst • Equine Staff Services, Sydney & Melbourne • Equine World Internet, Paddington • Rural Training Consultants Pty. Ltd., Bendigo • DNR Group Pty. Ltd., Glenelg • TAFE Division, Institute of Land and Food Resources, University of Melbourne* • Australian Horse Industry Council (AHIC)* • National and State ITABS* • Racing Training Australia (RTA), NSW* • NSW Country Racing Council • Premier’s Department, NSW • Equine Educational, Lochinvar, NSW • Australian Equine Information Service • Australian Horse Alliance

International

• The National Horse Education and Training Company (ACETO), UK • British Horseracing Board (BHRB), UK • Majlis Ekuin Malyasia (Malaysian Equine Council – Malik Jeremiah, Executive

Secretary)* • South African Jockey Training Academy

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Employer Organisations

• Widden Stud • Woodlands Stud • Emirates Park • Coolmore Stud • Arrowfield Stud • Segenhoe Stud • Stone Lodge Stud • Wakefield Stud • Yarraman Park Stud • Bhima Stud • Pine Lodge Stud • Hunter Pastoral Company (Ellerston Station)

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References ACIL. The Contribution of the Racing Industry to the Economy of Australia, September, 1992. Agriculture and Horticulture Industries Training Board (Victoria) Industry Training Plan. 1995/1997 Competency Standards Policy and Guidelines (NTB) 1992 DEET, NSW Industry Skills Development Project. 1994 Moore, D. Course Bias Racetrack Magazine, September/October 1998 National Competency Standards (NTB Ltd.) for the Horse Breeding Industry, 1997

National Competency Standards (NTB Ltd.) for the Harness Racing Industry, 1993

National Competency Standards (NTB Ltd.) for the Thoroughbred Racing Industry, 1993 National Training Package for the Agriculture (Horse Breeding) Industry (RTCA), 1998 National Training Package for the Racing Industry (RTA), 1998 National Training Package for the Veterinary Nursing Industry (RTCA), 1998

Pascoe, R. R. Survey of the Needs of the Australian Horse Industry (1980) Australian Horse Council Pilkington, M. and Wilson, G. A Review of the Australian Horse Industry: Its Size, Scope and Research Needs. 1991. Pilkington, M. and Wilson, G. Australian Horses as a Primary Industry, RIRDC. 1993. RIRDC R & D Committee Five Year Strategic Plan. Third Draft, March 1996 Stewart. J. O. and Conroy, A. Education for the Racing and Stud Industry World Convention of Bloodhorse Breeders, Hobart, 1990.

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Websites and E-mail Addresses

Websites and E-mail Addresses: Western Australia South East Metropolitan College of TAFE, Equine Training Centre, Armadale mailto:maneyd@bentley.training.wa.gov.au maneyd@bentley.training.wa.gov.au mailto:flemir@bentley.training.wa.gov.au flemir@bentley.training.wa.gov.au Western Australian Turf Club, Ascot http://www.waturf.org.au www.waturf.org.au Murdoch University swhite@vianet.net.au swhite@vianet.net.au Midland College of TAFE inform@midland.training.wa.gov.au inform@midland.training.wa.gov.au South Metropolitan College of TAFE http://www.training.wa.gov.au/tafe/smc/about_smc.html www.training.wa.gov.au/tafe/smc/about_smc.html South Australia Roseworthy Campus, The University of Adelaide http://www.waite.adelaide.edu.au www.waite.adelaide.edu.au mailto:dwashington@roseworthy.adelaide.edu.au dwashington@roseworthy.adelaide.edu.au mailto:cxrwoodward@roseworthy.adelaide.edu.au rwoodward@roseworthy.adelaide.edu.au Torrens Valley Institute of TAFE SA, Cheltenham Racecourse mailto:ianpicke@torrens.tafe.sa.edu.au ianpicke@torrens.tafe.sa.edu.au Nuriootpa High School *, Nuriootpa nuriootpa@nexus.edu.au nuriootpa@nexus.edu.au

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Tasmania Launceston Institute of TAFE, Launceston mailto:curtisl@tafe.tas.edu.au curtisl@tafe.tas.edu.au http://www.tafe.tas.edu.au www.tafe.tas.edu.au TAFE Tasmania, Institute of Natural Resources, Burnie* mailto:crawfordde@tafe.tas.edu.au crawfordde@tafe.tas.edu.au http://www.tafe.tas.edu.au www.tafe.tas.edu.au Centre for Research and Learning in Regional Australia, University of Tasmania mailto:Sue.Kilpatrick@utas.edu.au Sue.Kilpatrick@utas.edu.au http://www.educ.utas.edu.au/CRI.RA www.educ.utas.edu.au/CRI.RA Queensland Gatton College mailto:mah@warigal.uqg.uq.edu.au mah@warigal.uqg.uq.edu.au http://www.uq.edu.au www.uq.edu.au Dalby Agricultural College mailto:dacadmin@peg.apc.org dacadmin@peg.apc.org Emerald Agricultural College mailto:eac@tpgi.com.au eac@tpgi.com.au Longreach School of Distance Education (LSODE) mailto:ianb@lsode.qld.edu.au ianb@lsode.qld.edu.au Burdekin Agricultural College, Ayr mailto:bacinfo@bac.edu.au bacinfo@bac.edu.au Queensland Racing Industry Training Centre, Deagon mailto:qritc@racetraining.qld.edu.au qritc@racetraining.qld.edu.au

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SQIT, Warwick TAFE mailto:dugall.mcdougall@dtir.qld.gov.au dugall.mcdougall@dtir.qld.gov.au http://www.tafeinfo.net/ff_main.asp www.tafeinfo.net/ff_main.asp SQIT Rural Training, OLI Campus* http://www.tafeinfo.net/ff_main.asp www.tafeinfo.net/ff_main.asp Victoria Glenormiston College, The University of Melbourne mailto:p.cakebread@landfood.unimelb.edu.au p.cakebread@landfood.unimelb.edu.au mailto:lnunn@vcah.edu.au lnunn@vcah.edu.au Marcus Oldham College, Geelong mailto:horse@marcusoldham.vic.edu.au horse@marcusoldham.vic.edu.au http://www.marcusoldham.vic.edu.au www.marcusoldham.vic.edu.au mailto:foster@marcusoldham.vic.edu.au foster@marcusoldham.vic.edu.au Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE, Wangaratta mailto:dmcqueen@gotafe.vic.edu.au dmcqueen@gotafe.vic.edu.au Box Hill TAFE College, Box Hill mailto:h.haines@bhtafe.edu.au h.haines@bhtafe.edu.au Harness Racing Training Centre, Bendigo mailto:randles@hitech.net.au randles@hitech.net.au Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE mailto:courseinfo@britafe.vic.edu.au courseinfo@britafe.vic.edu.au mailto:www.britafe@vic.edu.au www.britafe@vic.edu.au The Racing Victoria Education and Training Centre, Flemington mailto:c.watson@vrc.ozracing.net.au c.watson@vrc.ozracing.net.au

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Victoria University of Technology (Western Melbourne Institute of TAFE)* Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE, Epping Campus mailto:info@nmit.vic.edu.au info@nmit.vic.edu.au http://www.nmit.vic.edu.au www.nmit.vic.edu.au McMillan College (The University of Melbourne), Warragul Campus New South Wales Hawkesbury Agricultural College, UWS mailto:hawkinfo@uws.edu.au hawkinfo@uws.edu.au http://www.hawkesbury.uws.edu.au www.hawkesbury.uws.edu.au mailto:p.trevor-jones@uws.edu.au p.trevor-jones@uws.edu.au Orange Agricultural College, The University of Sydney mailto:orange@uac.usyd.edu.au orange@uac.usyd.edu.au http://www.oac.usyd.edu.au www.oac.usyd.edu.au mailto:Chris.Morrison@oac.usyd.edu.au Chris.Morrison@oac.usyd.edu.au Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga mailto:pcregan@csu.edu.au pcregan@csu.edu.au mailto:admissions@csu.edu.au admissions@csu.edu.au NSW Thoroughbred Racing Board, Rosebery mailto:mwlogue@ozemail.com.au mwlogue@ozemail.com.au CB Alexander Agricultural College, Tocal mailto:tocal@agric.nsw.gov.au tocal@agric.nsw.gov.au http://www.tocal.nsw.edu.au www.tocal.nsw.edu.au NSW Equestrian Centre, Lochinvar

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mailto:nsweq.centre@hunterlink.net.au nsweq.centre@hunterlink.net.au TAFE New South Wales: Primary Industries Natural Resources ESD – Orange mailto:paul.mascord@tafensw.edu.au paul.mascord@tafensw.edu.au http://www.tafensw.edu.au www.tafensw.edu.au OTEN Sydney http://www.tafensw.edu.au www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College – Ultimo http://www.tafensw.edu.au www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College – Richmond http://www.tafensw.edu.au www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College – Orange* http://www.tafensw.edu.au www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College - Mudgee http://www.tafensw.edu.au www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College – Scone mailto:hunter.courseinfo@tafensw.edu.au hunter.courseinfo@tafensw.edu.au http://www.tafensw.edu.au/hunter/scone www.tafensw.edu.au/hunter/scone TAFE College – Kurri Kurri mailto:tom.lantry@tafensw.edu.au tom.lantry@tafensw.edu.au http://www.tafensw.edu.au www.tafensw.edu.au mailto:hunter.courseinfo@tafensw.edu.au hunter.courseinfo@tafensw.edu.au TAFE College - Singleton http://www.tafensw.edu.au www.tafensw.edu.au

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TAFE College – Wauchope/Port Macquarie* http://www.tafensw.edu.au www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College – Grafton* http://www.tafensw.edu.au www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College – Tamworth http://www.tafensw.edu.au www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College – Armidale http://www.tafensw.edu.au www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College – Goulburn* http://www.tafensw.edu.au www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College – Moss Vale* http://www.tafensw.edu.au www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College - Yallah http://www.tafensw.edu.au www.tafensw.edu.au Miscellaneous Equine Staff Services, Sydney & Melbourne mailto:equinestaff@bigpond.com equinestaff@bigpond.com Equine World Internet, Paddington mailto:npow@aus.interact.ie npow@aus.interact.ie http://www.equineworld.net www.equineworld.net Rural Training Consultants Pty. Ltd., Bendigo mailto:atern@bendigo.net.au atern@bendigo.net.au DNR Group Pty. Ltd., Glenelg mailto:guy.dngroup@terra.net.au guy.dngroup@terra.net.au TAFE Division, Institute of Land and Food Resources, University of Melbourne* mailto:d.ince@landfood.unimelb.edu.au d.ince@landfood.unimelb.edu.au

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Racing Training Australia (RTA), NSW* mailto:tdm@mailbox.tabnsw.com.au tdm@mailbox.tabnsw.com.au Premier’s Department, NSW mailto:coffey@premiers.nsw.gov.au coffey@premiers.nsw.gov.au Training Alternatives (Tasmania) Pty. Ltd. mailto:suzie.sereda@vision.net.au suzie.sereda@vision.net.au Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) http://www.anta.gov.au www.anta.gov.au National Centre for Vocational Education Research http://www.ncver.edu.au www.ncver.edu.au Research centre for Vocational Education & Training http://www.rcvet.uts.edu.au www.rcvet.uts.edu.au Centre for the Economics of Education and Training http://www.education.monash.edu.au/centres/CRLRA www.education.monash.edu.au/centres/CRLRA Centre for Research and Learning in Regional Australia http://www.educ.utas.edu.au/CRLRA www.educ.utas.edu.au/CRLRA International The National Horse Education and Training Company (ACETO), UK mailto:aceto@aceto.org.au aceto@aceto.org.au British Horseracing Board (BHRB), UK mailto:info@rtbtb.keme.co.uk info@rtbtb.keme.co.uk Internet Horse Sites: Equine Webwatch: http://www.equine.webwatch www.equine.webwatch The Horseman Advisor: http://www.horseadvice.com www.horseadvice.com The Equine Research Centre:

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http://www.erc.on.ca www.erc.on.ca Horse World Online: http://www.horseworld.net www.horseworld.net Equine Info: http://www.equineinfo.com www.equineinfo.com Equine Online: http://www.equineonline.com www.equineonline.com

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Appendix 1

Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s)

Course Available 1999 • Northern Territory Northern Territory Rural College (NTRC), Katherine The Northern Territory Rural College (NTRC) is located 16km north of Katherine, 300km south of Darwin. The NTRC has excellent teaching facilities and residential accommodation. The College owns its own cattle station of 700 square kilometres 90km south of Katherine (Mataranka Station). There is a 4000ha farm attached to the main campus. Courses 1999:

• Certificate II in Stock and Station Skills (Core Horse Modules) • Certificate II in Rural Skills (National Rural Skills Traineeship - Elective Horse

Modules)) • Certificate IV in Horsemanship (* Submitted to NTETA for recognition in 1999)

Contact: The Director Karen Pearce Northern Territory Rural College Training Coordinator PMB 155 Katherine NT 0852 Tel: (08) 8973 8311 Fax: (08) 8973 8300 Mobile: E-mail: Internet: • Western Australia South East Metropolitan College of TAFE, Equine Training Centre, Armadale

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The Equine Training Centre is a specifically built complex on 10ha which boasts a large, all weather fully covered demonstration area as well as excellent 'resident' horse stables and class rooms. Courses 1999:

• Certificate II in Equine Management (Full, Part Time & Alternate) • Certificate III in Equine Management Externally • Horse Industry Traineeships • Certificate III in Farriery

Contact: Ron Fleming Dian Maney Coordinator/Lecturer Equine Technician Equine Training Centre E-mail: maneyd@bentley.training.wa.gov.au Lot 6 Westfield Road Armadale WA 6112 Tel: (08) 9497 4561 Or: Fax: (08) 9497 4386 Centre for Animal Studies Mobile: 0417 986 432 SEMC Bentley Campus E-mail: flemir@bentley.training.wa.gov.au Hayman Road Internet: Bentley WA 6102 Tel: (08) 9267 7110 Fax: (08) 9276 7111 Western Australian Turf Club, Ascot The WA Turf Club is a Group Employer and a Registered Training Organisation that offers nationally accredited training courses combined with paid employment. Training is conducted at Muresk Institute of Agriculture, Northam and at Ascot Racecourse, Perth. Courses 1999:

• Certificate I - Vocational Education and Training - Racing Industry • Horse Industry Traineeship • Equine Traineeship • Stablehand AQF-2 New Apprenticeship • Stablehand AQF-3 New Apprenticeship • Trackrider AQF-3 New Apprenticehsip

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• Workplace Trainer AQF-4 • Assessor AQF-4 • Trainer AQF-4 (Level 1) • Jockey/Driver Apprenticeship AQF-4 • Trainer AQF-5 (Level 2)

Contact: Jack Webber Irene Walker Master of Apprentices Training Development Consultant The Western Australian Turf Club The Western Australian Turf Club 70 Grandstand Road 70 Grandstand Road Ascot 6104 Ascot 6104 PO Box 222 Belmont WA 6984 Tel: (08) 9277 0777 Fax: (08) 9277 0702 Mobile: E-mail mapprentices@waturf.org.au Internet: www.waturf.org.au Murdoch University Contact: Dr. Sheila White Dr. Sheila White School of Veterinary Studies 125 Bailey Road Murdoch University Glen Forrest South Street WA 6071 Murdoch WA 6150 E-mail: swhite@vianet.net.au Tel: (08) 9360 6000 Tel: (08) 9298 8283 Fax: Great Southern Regional College of TAFE, Albany* The College has a farm annexe of approximately 35 hectares with basic but effective facilities including round yard, arena, cross-country course and paddocks. Horses are kept at the farm and funded by the College.

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Courses 1999:

• Certificate II of Equine Management (Course 6657) Contact: Jenny Ausma Course Coordinator & Lecturer Equine Management Great Southern Regional College Albany Campus Anson Road Albany WA 6330 Tel: (098) 92 8888 Fax: (098) 92 8899 Midland College of TAFE Equine Studies offers a course for those who enjoy being around horses and caring for them. The course provides skills to care for horses and the ability to perform work in stables, at studs or spelling farms. Courses 1999:

• Certificate II of Equine Management (Course 6657) Contact: Midland College of TAFE PO Box 1336 Midland WA 6963 Cnr Lloyd and Eddie Barron Drive Midland WA 6056 Tel: (08) 9274 9333 E-mail: inform@midland.training.wa.gov.au South Metropolitan College of TAFE Courses 1999:

• Certificate II of Equine Management (Course 6657) Contact: South Metropolitan College of TAFE Internet: www.training.wa.gov.au/tafe/smc/about_smc.html

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• South Australia Roseworthy Campus, The University of Adelaide Roseworthy Campus is situated approximately 50km north of Adelaide near Gawler. Roseworthy is a residential campus located on 1600ha of prime farming land adjacent to the Barossa Valley. The Diploma Course is science based, jointly taught with TAFE and has second year electives in chosen disciplines. Course(s) 1999:

• Diploma in Horse Husbandry and Management Contact: David Washington Robyn Woodward Manager - Horse Section Lecturer - Horse Section The University of Adelaide Roseworthy Campus Roseworthy SA 5371 Tel: (08) 8303 7898 Fax: (08) 8303 7960 Mobile: E-mail: dwashington@roseworthy.adelaide.edu.au

rwoodward@roseworthy.adelaide.edu.au Internet: www.waite.adelaide.edu.au/ Torrens Valley Institute of TAFE SA, Cheltenham Racecourse A range of industry focused horse courses are delivered through Veterinary and Applied Sciences, Gilles Plains Campus, of the Torrens Valley Institute of TAFE. The specialist Horse Skills Centre is located at Cheltenham Racecourse, Adelaide and is strongly supported by the Principal Club. Courses 1999:

• Certificate II in Sports and Recreation Operations Traineeship - Horse Racing • Certificate II in Vocational Education - Horse Industries • Certificate IV in Horse Studies • EFA Instructor's Course (Level II Accreditation)

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Veterinary and Applied Science (inc. Horse Skills Centre) Gilles Plains Campus Blacks Road Gilles Plains SA 5086 Tel: (08) 8207 1240 Tel: (08) 8207 1218 Fax: (08) 8207 1199 Fax: (08) 8207 1199 Mobile: 0411 181 130 E-mail: ianpicke@torrens.tafe.sa.edu.au Internet: Bill Hunt Horse Studies Coordinator Horse Industry Skills Centre Cheltenham Campus 617 Torrens Road Cheltenham SA 5014 Tel: (08) 8347 2182 Fax: (08) 8345 4327 Mobile: 0411 413 759 E-mail: Internet: Nuriootpa High School *, Nuriootpa Since 1996 Nuriootpa High School has been sending year 11 Agriculture students to Lindsay Park Stud. Their work is part of the SACE Stage 1 Horse Industries subject, fitting into the school's Agriculture program. The work is also part of the "National Curriculum for Stablehands, Trackriders and Jockeys." Articulation is with the Gilles Plains TAFE Campus - Cheltenham Horse Skills Centre. Course(s) 1999:

• SACE Stage 1 Horse Industries Subject (Certificate I in Racing) Contact: Kevin Hoskins Agriculture Coordinator Nuriootpa High School Penrice Road Nuriootpa SA 5355 Tel: (08) 8562 2022 Fax: (08) 8562 1029 E-mail: nuriootpa@nexus.edu.au • Tasmania

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Launceston Institute of TAFE, Launceston TAFE Tasmania is the sole provider of training for the horse racing industry in Tasmania. The programs are coordinated and conducted through Launceston Institute of TAFE. Access is made to some of Tasmania's largest training and stud properties for practical training. TAFE Tasmania enjoys an excellent working relationship with Racing Training Tasmania and offers a partnership 'culture' of training in Tasmania. Courses 1999:

• Certificate I of Junior Harness Driving

• Sport and Recreation Trainees Certificate II • Certificate Level III Apprentice Jockey • Certificate Level III Horse Racing and Breeding Industries Certificate

Contact: Liz Curtis Racing Training Coordinator Launceston Institute of TAFE PO Box 1308 Launceston Tasmania 7250 Tel: (03) 6336 2761 Fax: (03) 63364 2528 E-mail: curtisl@tafe.tas.edu.au Internet: www.tafe.tas.edu.au TAFE Tasmania, Institute of Natural Resources, Burnie* Contact: Doug Crawford State Program Manager Institute of Natural Resources PO box 1234 Burnie Tasmania 7320 Tel: (03) 6434 5700 Fax: (03) 6430 5691 Mobile: 0418 142 736 E-mail: crawfordde@tafe.tas.edu.au Internet: www.tafe.tas.edu.au Centre for Research and Learning in Regional Australia, University of Tasmania

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Contact: Dr. Sue Kilpatrick Associate Director Centre for Research and Learning in Regional Australia University of Tasmania PO Box 1214 Launceston Tasmania 7250 Tel: (03) 6324 3018 Fax: (03) 6324 3040 E-mail: Sue.Kilpatrick@utas.edu.au Internet: www.educ.utas.edu.au/CRI.RA • Queensland Gatton College Gatton College forms a campus of the University of Queensland and is situated near the town of Gatton in the heart of the Lockyer Valley. Courses are conducted in the Faculty of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science. Gatton Campus has excellent residential, sporting and recreational facilities. The College has a range of horse accommodation including 39 stables, 58 day yards and 9 combination yards. Students are required at some stage of their course to have their own equitation horse. There is a strong emphasis on equestrian, new technology and equine sports medicine disciplines Courses 1999:

• Certificate of Animal Husbandry • Diploma of Applied Science (Equine Studies) • Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Studies) - Equine & Recreational Animals

Contact: Dr. Mark A Hohenhaus Group Leader - Equine School of Veterinary Science and Animal Production Gatton College Queensland 4345 Tel: (07) 5460 1260 Fax: (07) 5460 1444 E-mail mah@warigal.uqg.uq.edu.au Internet: www.uq.edu.au Lea Bierman Lea Bierman Lecturer - Horses 192 Dulong Road

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The University of Queensland Nambour Qld 4560 School of Veterinary Science and Animal Production Tel: (07) 5476 0447 Gatton College Queensland 4345 Tel: (07) 5460 1251 Fax: (07) 5460 1444 Dalby Agricultural College Dalby Agricultural College is situated in the heart of the Darling Downs, 85km from Toowoomba and approx. 200km from Brisbane. The College operates a 2300 hectare 'home' property complemented with three rural properties in close proximity to Dalby. A strong practical bias provides the student with the basic skills and knowledge necessary for property operations, animal husbandry and management. The College has first class modern residential, recreational and sporting facilities as well as excellent teaching and resource support including a horse complex. Courses 1999:

• Certificate III in Agricultural Production (inc. Horse Skills and Handling) • Certificate IV in Agricultural Production (inc. Horse Husbandry and Production) • Diploma in Applied Science (Agricultural Production)

Contact: Philip Wareham Head of Department (Animal Husbandry) Dalby Agricultural College PO Box 398 Dalby Queensland 4405 Tel: (07) 4662 3566 Fax: (07) 4662 4048 E-mail: dacadmin@peg.apc.org Emerald Agricultural College Emerald Agricultural College is a rural residential college offering full time and part time study. The College is located at Emerald in Central Queensland. The Emerald Campus is 1200 ha and provides residential and administration facilities, classrooms, library, computer library, horse stud and indoor arena. Berriga Campus of 9000 ha is run as a commercial cattle enterprise. Courses 1999:

• Certificate III in Horse Management

• Certificate III in Agricultural Practice (inc. Horse Management)

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• Certificate IV in Agricultural Practice (inc. Horse Management) • Diploma in Applied Science (Agricultural Practice)

Contact: Mel Binnington Andrew Currie Director Lecturer - Horses Emerald Agricultural College Emerald Agricultural College PO Box 257 PO Box 257 Emerald Qld 4720 Emerald Qld 4720 Tel: (07) 4982 8777 Tel: (07) 4982 8777 Fax: (07) 4982 8710 Fax: (07) 4982 8710 E-mail: eac@tpgi.com.au E-mail: eac@tpgi.com.au Barbara Bishop Associate Director Emerald Agricultural College PO Box 257 Emerald Qld 4720 Tel: (07) 4982 8777 Fax: (07) 4982 8710 E-mail: eac@tpgi.com.au Longreach Pastoral College Longreach Pastoral College is located 3km east of Longreach, 700km west from Rockhampton. The College Campus property is 10,867 ha and includes horse stalls, round yards and an arena as well as air-conditioned classrooms, cattle handling yards and crushes. The College has separate male and female residential facilities. "Manningham" is a commercial sheep property of 13,200 ha 75km west of Longreach. Courses 1999:

• Certificate III in Horse Management* (AQF 3)

• Certificate III in Pastoral Skills (AQF 3) (inc. Cattle and Horses) • Certificate IV in Pastoral Production (AQF 4) (inc. Cattle and Horses) • Diploma in Applied Science (Pastoral Production) (AQF 5) (inc. Cattle and Horses)

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PO Box 470 Longreach Qld 4730 Tel: (07) 4658 4699 Fax: (07) 4658 1956 Longreach School of Distance Education Contact: Ian Bielenberg Di Hurst Principal Registrar Longreach School of Distance Education (LSODE) PO Box 600 Landsborough Highway Longreach Q 4730 Tel: (07) 4658 4222 Fax: (07) 4658 4200 E-mail: ianb@lsode.qld.edu.au Burdekin Agricultural College, Ayr Burdekin Agricultural College is situated on 8000 ha at Clare, 80km south of Townsville. The main campus has residential facilities for up to 130 students and boasts a full range of leisure, teaching and recreational activities. These include a rodeo ground and equestrian arena. The vast campus contains six distinct commercial production units supporting the College and providing real-life training for students. A smaller unit operates at Mareeba on the Atherton Tablelands. Courses 1999:

• Certificate II in Farm Skills

• Certificate III in Tropical Agriculture (AQF 3) (Introduction to Horse Riding) • Certificate IV in Pastoral Production (AQF 4) (Horse Management) • Diploma in Applied Science (Pastoral Production) (AQF 5) (Horse Management)

Contact: Glen Holmkvist Associate Director Training Burdekin Agricultural College (Clare) P.M.B. No. 6 M.S. 54 Ayr Qld 4807 Tel: (077) 827 188 Fax: (077) 827 291

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Mobile: 014 051 223 E-mail: bacinfo@bac.edu.au Queensland Racing Industry Training Centre, Deagon The Queensland Industry Training Centre operates at Deagon Racecourse, 20km from Brisbane Central. It is primarily concerned with the training of apprentice jockeys and stablehands. The Centre has facilities for over 50 horses and boasts its own covered arena, mechanical horse and fully equipped computer laboratory. The QRITC maintains strong links with the local racing community and racing's administration body, the Queensland Principal Club. In recent years, the Centre has trained many overseas students, specifically Japanese. Courses 1999:

• Certificate II in Racing

RGR20198 - Certificate II in Racing (Thoroughbred) Stablehand Level 1 RGR20298 - Certificate II in Racing (Standardbred) Stablehand Level 1

• Certificate III in Racing

RGR30198 - Certificate III in Racing (Thoroughbred) Stablehand Level 2 RGR30298 - Certificate III in Racing (Thoroughbred) Track Work Rider RGR30398 - Certificate III in Racing (Standardbred) Stablehand Level 2 RGR30498 - Certificate III in Racing (Standardbred) Track Work Driver

• Certificate IV in Racing

RGR40198 - Certificate IV in Racing (Thoroughbred) Jockey RGR40298 - Certificate IV in Racing (Thoroughbred) Th'bred Trainer Level 1 RGR40398 - Certificate IV in Racing (Standardbred) Harness Driver RGR40498 - Certificate IV in Racing (Standardbred) Harness Trainer Level 1 RGR40498 - Certificate IV in Racing (Standardbred) Harness Trainer Level 1

• Diploma in Racing

RGR50198 - Diploma in Racing (Thoroughbred) Thoroughbred Trainer Level 2 RGR50298 - Diploma in Racing (Standardbred) Standardbred Trainer Level 2

Contact: David L. Page Acting Manager Queensland Racing Industry Training Centre PO Box 480 Sandgate Q 4017 Deagon Racecourse Board Street Deagon Q 4017

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Tel: (07) 3869 0100 (07) 3869 0745 Fax: (07) 3869 0796 Mobile: 0412 146 315 E-mail: qritc@racetraining.qld.edu.au Office of Racing Queensland - Racing Services Unit Contact: Bob Mason Director Office of Racing TAB Building 240 Sandgate Road PO Box 620 Albion Qld 4010 Tel: (07) 3862 3018 Fax: (07) 3862 4087 Kirsty Karauria Training and Development Adviser TAB Building 240 Sandgate Road PO Box 620 Albion Qld 4010 Tel: (07) 3862 3018 Fax: (07) 3862 4087 Brisbane Institute of TAFE* Courses 1999:

• Farriery Trade Certificate III Contact: Gordon Ellidge Course Coordinator A3.14 Gateway Campus Brisbane Institute of TAFE SQIT, Warwick TAFE Courses 1999:

• Rural Property Skills (CNPR1005) • Certificate II in Equestrian Grooming and Horse Stud Practices (CN0141)

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• Certificate II in Sport and Recreation (Operations Traineeship) (CNREC013)

Contact: Dugall McDougall Training Consultant Rural Training Services South Queensland Institute of TAFE Warwick Campus PO Box 260 176 - 202 Dragon Street Warwick Q 4370 Tel: (07) 4660 4649 Fax: (07) 4661 5255 Mobile: 0417 738 887 E-mail: dugall.mcdougall@dtir.qld.gov.au Internet: www.tafeinfo.net/ff_main.asp SQIT Rural Training, OLI Campus* Courses 1999:

• Horse Raising and Management Contact: John Pauli Principal Teacher Rural Studies Open Learning Institute of TAFE 1 Cordelia Street South Brisbane Q 4101 GPO Box 1326 Brisbane Q 4001 Tel: (07) 3259 4291 Fax: (07) 3259 4377 Internet: www.tafeinfo.net/ff_main.asp • Victoria Glenormiston College, The University of Melbourne In 1995, the new Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture was formed from the amalgamation of the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry and the Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture (VCAH). The Glenormiston Campus is located on an historic property in the Western District of Victoria between Terang,

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Camperdown and Mortlake, 215 kms from Melbourne. Accommodation is available on-campus in modern comfortable surroundings. Recreational facilities include an indoor Equestrian Centre, stables and yards, student horse yards, campdraft area, round yards, horse stud, cross country course and indoor Foaling Complex. Courses 1999: Home Studies:

• Certificate II - Basic Horse Studies • Certificate III - Competition/Breeding/Harness (20 Govt. subsidised places available) • Certificate IV - Husbandry and Management • Advanced Diploma (Equine)

On Campus:

• NCAS Level 1 Short Course

• Artificial Insemination (Horse) Course

• Certificate of Horse Dentistry

• Certificate II - Stablehand and C.O.S. Rural/Certificate (Glenormiston Certificate in Horse Husbandry)

• Certificate IV in Harness Racing (Trainer/Driver) (15 Govt. subsidised places

available)

• Advanced Diploma (Horse Management) • Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Management)

Contact: Dr. Peter L. Cakebread Louise Nunn Senior Lecturer (Horses) Coordinator Rural Office Practice Glenormiston College Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture Institute of Land & Food Resources Institute of Land & Food Resources The University of Melbourne The University of Melbourne RMB 6200 Terang Victoria 3264 RMB 6200 Terang Victoria 3264 Tel: (03) 5557 8265 Tel: (03) 5557 8265 Fax: (03) 5557 8268 Fax: (03) 5557 8268 E-mail: p.cakebread@landfood.unimelb.edu.au E-mail: lnunn@vcah.edu.au

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Marcus Oldham College, Geelong Marcus Oldham is located at Geelong and aims to equip students with the practical, husbandry and business skills necessary to succeed in their chosen horse career. Study tours and work experience are a special feature of tuition together with exposure to a diverse range of industry leaders. The College placed great emphasis on practical skills, horse management and business management. All students participate in a riding stream during the first part of training and subsequently branch out into specialist areas of interest. The College is situated on 200 hectares. Teaching resources on the farm include a 65 x 23 metre under cover indoor riding school, an all weather outdoor menage (60 x 30m), a round yard, stable block and horse breeding complex. There is a resident farrier on site and also a cross-country course. Students have access to local breeding and training establishments. A number of valuable industry sponsored scholarships are available. Courses 1999:

• NCAS Level 1 & Level II (Riding Stream)

• Diploma of Horse Business Management E-mail: horse@marcusoldham.vic.edu.au Internet: www.marcusoldham.vic.edu.au Contact: Greg S. J. Brinsmead Principal Diana Foster Director Horse Business Management Christine Johnson Teacher - Horses Marcus Oldham College 145 Pigdons Road Waurn Ponds Victoria 3221 Private Bag 116 Geelong Mail Centre Victoria 3221 Tel: (03) 5243 3533 Fax: (03) 5244 1263 E-mail: foster@marcusoldham.vic.edu.au E-mail: johnson@marcusoldham.vic.edu.au E-mail: brinsmead@marcusoldham.vic.edu.au

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Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE, Wangaratta Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE, Wangaratta has a special Horse Studies Division known as the Australasian Institute of Equine Studies. The nationally endorsed training programs utilise a commercial stud and racing stables at the Wangaratta Racecourse as well as access to a modern stable complex, high quality veterinary facilities and a network of veterinary clinics and farriers. An important ingredient of all courses is a workplace component in leading studs and stables throughout Australia and New Zealand. The Institute has established an enviable reputation with employers seeking work experience students with a view to future employment. The 'Dux' of the Diploma of Horse Studies (Breeding) is awarded an annual scholarship to the Irish National Stud Breeding Course. Courses 1999:

• Customised Training Services (Short Courses) • Certificate II - Stablehand/Trackrider • Certificate in Horse Studies (Breeding) - Part Time • Diploma of Horse Studies (Breeding)

Contact: Kevin Kurrle Head of Department Equine Studies Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE Wangaratta Campus Docker Street Wangaratta 3677 Tel: (03) 5721 0235 (Direct) (03) 5721 0111 Fax: (03) 5721 0236 (Direct) (03) 5721 0100 Mobile: 019 950 277 Dona McQueen Teacher Equine Studies Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE Wangaratta Campus Docker Street Wangaratta 3677 Tel: (03) 5721 0235 (Direct) (03) 5721 0111 Fax: (03) 5721 0236 (Direct) (03) 5721 0100 Mobile: 014 825 591 E-mail: dmcqueen@gotafe.vic.edu.au Box Hill TAFE College, Box Hill

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Courses aim to provide students with skills to enable them to care for stabled horses in any situation with emphasis on working in the horse industry. Credit transfer is available to the Diploma of Horse Studies (Breeding) at Wangaratta TAFE and Diploma in Horse Management (Glenormiston). Courses 1999:

• VET in Schools - Horse Studies - Certificate II in Horse Studies* • Certificate II in Horse Studies

Contact: Lyn Lupton or Heather Wilson Heather Haines Elgar Campus - Building 8 Industry Consultant Box Hill Institute E-mail: h.haines@bhtafe.edu.au Centre of Animal and Applied Sciences 465 Elgar Road Box Hill 3128 PO Bag 2014 Box Hill 3128 Tel: (03) 9286 9290 (Direct) (03) 9286 9291 Fax: (03) 9286 9328 Harness Racing Training Centre, Bendigo The Harness Racing Training Centre is a very well appointed facility located on Lords Paceway, Junortoun, Bendigo. It was first developed in 1990 and is administered by a Board of Management with extensive representation from a range of industry and training organisations and also from selected industry specialists. The Harness Racing Training Centre offers, with Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE, specialised training for students wishing to enter the Harness Racing Industry. Courses aim to provide graduates with the hands-on knowledge and practical skills to provide the basis for a career in the harness racing industry. Courses 1999:

• Customised Short Courses • Certificate II in Sport and Recreation (Harness Racing) • Certificate IV in Harness Racing

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John Randles or Leigh Graham Harness Racing Training Centre Lord's Raceway Junortoun Victoria 3551 Tel: (03) 5449 3590 Fax: (03) 5449 3505 Mobile: 0417 380 503 E-mail: randles@hitech.net.au Terang and District Harness Racing Training Centre See Harness Racing Training Centre, Bendigo Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE Courses 1999:

• Certificate II in Sport and Recreation (Harness Racing) • Certificate IV in Harness Racing

Contact: Bendigo Campus 136 McCrae Street Bendigo 3550 Tel: (03) 5434 1555 Fax: (03) 5434 1569 E-mail: courseinfo@britafe.vic.edu.au Internet: www.britafe@vic.edu.au The Racing Victoria Education and Training Centre, Flemington The Racing Victoria Education and Training Centre is located at Flemington Racecourse. Affiliated with the Victoria Racing Club, the centre provides excellent practical training and certificate courses for aspiring jockeys, stablehands, trackriders, stud grooms, racing administrators and managers. The Victoria Racing Club is a Group Employer funded by the Department of Employment Education Training and Youth Affairs (DEETYA) - a Federal Government Initiative. The Centre is equipped with training rooms, a conference room, computer training facilities and the Victoria Racing Club Library. Accommodation in well appointed rooms with study facilities and catering is available for up to 20 students. There are extensive recreational and leisure activities on site including an indoor stadium. Courses 1999:

• Certificate II in Sport and Recreation Operations (Traineeship)

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• Certificate II in Racing

RGR20198 - Certificate II in Racing (Thoroughbred) Stablehand Level 1

• Certificate III in Racing

RGR30198 - Certificate III in Racing (Thoroughbred) Stablehand Level 2 RGR30298 - Certificate III in Racing (Thoroughbred) Track Work Rider

• Certificate IV in Racing

RGR40198 - Certificate IV in Racing (Thoroughbred) Jockey RGR40298 - Certificate IV in Racing (Thoroughbred) Thoroughbred Trainer Level 1

• Diploma in Racing

RGR50198 - Diploma in Racing (Thoroughbred) Thoroughbred Trainer Level 2 Contact: John Anstey Racing Training Australia C/- Victoria Racing Club 400 Epsom Road Flemington 3031 Tel: (03) 9258 4680 Chris Watson Manager Racing Victoria Education and Training Centre 400 Epsom Road Flemington Victoria 3031 Tel: (03) 9258 4666 Fax: (03) 9258 4665 E-mail: c.watson@vrc.ozracing.net.au Peter Strafford Industry Farriers Supervisor Racing Victoria Education and Training Centre 400 Epsom Road Flemington Victoria 3031 Tel: (03) 9258 4794 Fax: (03) 9258 4785

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Victoria University of Technology (Western Melbourne Institute of TAFE)* The Victoria University of Technology (formerly Western Melbourne Institute of TAFE) has extensive experience in the design and development of training resources that are based on self-paced, flexible delivery and open learning principles. Their Open Learning Unit has developed training resources in print, video, and CD ROM fro the delivery of jockey practice and stablehand courses and provides a range of innovative and effective strategies for delivering training in the work place. The University works in conjunction with the Victoria Racing Club for the delivery of traineeships to stablehands. It provides a program in sports administration including a stablehand stream, and a certificate course focusing on management of sporting operations. Courses 1999:

• Certificate II in Sport and Recreation Operations (Traineeship) Contact: Peter Crocker Manager Major Products Manager Flagstaff Campus Level 12, 225 King Street Melbourne 3000 PO Box 197 Footscray 3011 Tel: (03) 9284 7901 Fax: (03) 9284 7899 Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE, Epping Campus Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE was established in 1988 and has developed into a large and diverse TAFE provider. It offers courses in Horse Breeding, Farriery and Stablehand/Trackrider. Northern Lodge Stud of 300 ha at Eden Park, 40km north of Melbourne, has been established as a commercial thoroughbred stud to deliver practical 'hands on' training. The stud facility boasts housing accommodation, stalls, teasing facilities, covering barn, scanning equipment, irrigated pastures and sand roll. A 1400m training track has also recently been added incorporated in a Thoroughbred Stud Training Complex. Courses 1999:

• Certificate I in Agriculture (Horse Breeding) • Certificate II in Agriculture (Horse Breeding) • Certificate II - Stablehand/Trackrider

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• Certificate III in Agriculture (Horse Breeding) • Certificate III in Farriery (Trade) • Certificate IV in Agriculture (Horse Breeding) • Diploma of Horse Studies (Breeding)

Contact: Evette Levett Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE Epping Campus Corner Cooper Street and Dalton Road Epping Victoria 3076 Tel: (03) 9217 1000 (03) 9269 1042 (Direct)

Information Centre: (03) 9269 1032 Fax: (03) 9217 1046 E-mail: info@nmit.vic.edu.au Internet: www.nmit.vic.edu.au McMillan College (The University of Melbourne), Warragul Campus McMillan College is the Gippsland Campus of the Institute of Land and Food Resources, University of Melbourne. It has been delivering education to the rural community since 1976. Graduates of horse courses will have the essential knowledge, skills and attributes to perform duties for the husbandry, care, welfare and management of horses. They will be able to apply occupational health, safe working and quality assurance practices to industry standard. Courses 1999: Home Studies:

• Certificate II - Basic Horse Studies • Certificate III - Competition/Breeding/Harness (20 Govt. subsidised places available) • Certificate IV - Husbandry and Management • Advanced Diploma (Equine)

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• NCAS Level 1 Short Course

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• Certificate II - Sport and Recreation Traineeship (McMillan Certificate)

• Certificate II in Horse Industry Practice

• Certificate IV in Harness Racing (Trainer/Driver) (15 Govt. subsidised places available)

• Advanced Diploma (Horse Management) • Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Management)

Contact: Liz Hoffmann John Fowler Lecturer Lecturer McMillan College McMillan College Institute of Land and Food Resources Institute of Land and Food Resources The University of Melbourne The University of Melbourne South Road (PO Box 353) South Road (PO Box 353) Warragul Victoria 3820 Warragul Victoria 3820 Tel: (03) 5624 0200 Tel: (03) 5624 0225 Fax: (03) 5623 4671 Fax: (03) 5623 4671 National College of Traditional Medicine, Sunshine* "Equine Myofunctional Therapy is a professional therapy targeted to the soft tissue of the horse. This is a dynamic new therapy and the training required is stimulating and rewarding. There is a need in the market place for professionals who know how to apply professional massage techniques to the horse on order that they may assist with the healing process of soft tissue stress or injury". (Sandi Rogers) Courses 1999:

• Equine Myofunctional Therapy Contact: Sandi Rogers Director of Studies National College of Traditional Medicine 1St Floor 25 - 29 Devonshire Road Sunshine 3020 Victoria PO Box 290 Sunshine 3020 Tel: (03) 9312 5573 Fax: (03) 9311 3501

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RMIT University Department of Chiropractic The postgraduate course in Animal Chiropractic commenced in 1998 at RMIT University, Melbourne. The Masters Degree course is available to veterinary and/or chiropractic graduates and involves the study of equine and canine species. Courses 1999:

• Master of Chiropractic Science (Animal Chiropractic) Course Contact: Ms Vicki Janman Administrative Officer Postgraduate Programs RMIT University Department of Chiropractic, Osteopathy and Complementary Medicine PO Box 71, Bundoora VIC 3083 Tel: (03) 9925 7519 Fax: (03) 9467 2794 • New South Wales Hawkesbury Agricultural College, UWS UWS Hawkesbury is ideally located adjacent to intensive, extensive and expansive horse industry sectors including the Richmond area and the Hunter Valley. The UWS campus includes fully equipped research laboratories, an Equine Research and Demonstration Unit incorporating a 60ha fully operational stud farm, an undercover arena and veterinary AI facilities. The UWS has extensive accommodation and student support infrastructure. The Bachelor of Systems Agriculture (Equine Studies) is designed to equip graduates with the opportunity to choose from a variety of business, marketing, management, research and science aspects of the horse industry. Courses 1999:

• Bachelor of Systems Agriculture (Equine Studies) Contact: Equine Studies Coordinator University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury Locked Bag No. 1 Richmond NSW 2753 Tel: (02) 4570 1385 0417 202 843 Fax: (02) 4570 1750 E-mail: hawkinfo@uws.edu.au Internet: www.hawkesbury.uws.edu.au

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Penny Trevor-Jones Lecturer in Equine Science Faculty of Agriculture and Rural Development University of Western Sydney Hawkesbury Bourke Street Richmond NSW 2753 Tel: (02) 4570 1385 Fax: (02) 4570 1750 Mobile: 0416 212 846 E-mail: p.trevor-jones@uws.edu.au Orange Agricultural College, The University of Sydney Orange Agricultural College is located on a 500 hectare farm just north of Orange in the New South Wales Central Tablelands. Established in 1973, it is now and academic college of the University of Sydney. The College delivers excellence in rural business management education. Orange Agricultural College has excellent education and recreation facilities including 3 computer teaching laboratories, a library with 26,000 books and 500 periodicals, extensive sporting, leisure and cultural activities and a gymnasium. There is a wide range of full residential accommodation available. The University of Sydney's management courses at Orange offer students unique learning experiences relating theory to practice. Students work with the University's commercial Warmblood and Thoroughbred breeding programs and undertake studies focusing on business management. These courses are challenging and relate to all aspects of the global equine industry. Scholarships are available each year. They vary, but are based on combinations of financial need, academic achievement, leadership and involvement with agriculture in the community. Courses 1999:

• Advanced Diploma of Equine Business Management • Bachelor of Equine Business Management

Contact: E-mail: orange@uac.usyd.edu.au Internet: www.oac.usyd.edu.au Chris Morrison Senior Lecturer, Management Orange Agricultural College The University of Sydney

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PO Box 883 Orange NSW 2800 Tel: (02) 6360 5828 Fax: (02) 6360 5590 E-mail: Chris.Morrison@oac.usyd.edu.au Canobolas High School, Orange* Courses 1999:

• VET in Schools (JSST) articulating with Orange Agricultural College Contact: Kerry Pinnell 8 March Street Coordinator - Horse Courses Canobolas High School Orange NSW 2800 Tel: (02) 6362 1677

(02) 6362 2424 Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga Charles Sturt University's equine courses are conducted at the Wagga Wagga Campus in the Riverina region of southern NSW. The Equine Centre is an enterprise of the Faculty of Science and Agriculture and aims to provide educational facilities and expertise with a commercial orientation. The Centre comprises three distinct but complimentary enterprises incorporating an indoor arena (80 x 35m), cross country course, graded sand track, stables, all weather arenas, high speed treadmill, on campus veterinary staff and laboratories:

• Breeding Enterprise • Sports Development Enterprise • Training Enterprise + Indoor Arena (80 x 35m)

Students are involved in all aspects of equine management, husbandry, technology and applied research. In addition the Centre hosts equestrian events for all three Olympic disciplines. It is the service provider for the Olympic modern pentathlon show jumping horses and also National Training Centre for modern pentathlon. Other on-campus facilities include catered and self-catered student residences, the Jack Cross Computer Centre, the William Merrylees Library, swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis and squash courts, canteens, shops, student medical services, and student clubs. Courses 1999: (also Distance Education)

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• Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Studies) • Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Equine Studies) • Graduate Certificate of Applied Science (Equine Studies) • Master of Applied Science (Equine Studies) • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Equine Studies)

Contact: Peter Cregan John Smart Course Coordinator Equine Studies Equine Centre Manager Head, School of Agriculture Charles Sturt University PO Box 588 Wagga Wagga NSW 2678 Tel: (02) 6933 2420 (02) 6933 2323 Fax: (02) 6933 2924 (02) 6933 2796 E-mail: pcregan@csu.edu.au Judith Boodle Administrative Officer School of Agriculture Charles Sturt University PO Box 588 Wagga Wagga NSW 2678 Tel: (02) 6933 2121 Fax: (02) 6933 2063 E-mail admissions@csu.edu.au Harness Racing Authority of NSW, Bankstown Courses 1999:

• HRA of NSW Fellowship Course • Customised Certificate II Course with Sydney Institute of Technology, Ultimo

Contact: Custom Relations Officer Harness Racing Authority of NSW 22 Meredith Street Bankstown NSW 2200 Tel: (02) 9707 1399

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Fax: (02) 9708 2909 NSW Thoroughbred Racing Board, Rosebery NSW TRB has entered into a collaborative arrangement with NSW TAFE to provide pre-vocational jockey training short courses at 5 different locations. The new TAFE courses are designed to ensure that graduates are able to find suitable employment in their chosen career path. They will be able to enter further traineeships and apprenticeships. Courses 1999:

• Pre-vocational:

• Orange TAFE David Oates (02) 6391 5647 • Port Macquarie TAFE Margaret Duffy (02) 6585 3688 • Richmond TAFE Marianne Chaffe (02) 4588 6050 • Scone TAFE Mike Thew (02) 6540 2022 • Sydney TAFE Jenny Carroll (02) 9217 3479

• Certificate II in Sport and Recreation Operations (Traineeship)

• Certificate II in Racing

RGR20198 - Certificate II in Racing (Thoroughbred) Stablehand Level 1

• Certificate III in Racing

RGR30198 - Certificate III in Racing (Thoroughbred) Stablehand Level 2 RGR30298 - Certificate III in Racing (Thoroughbred) Track Work Rider

• Certificate IV in Racing

RGR40198 - Certificate IV in Racing (Thoroughbred) Jockey RGR40298 - Certificate IV in Racing (Thoroughbred) Thoroughbred Trainer Level 1

• Diploma in Racing

RGR50198 - Diploma in Racing (Thoroughbred) Thoroughbred Trainer Level 2 Contact: Merv Hill Deputy Chief Executive New South Wales Thoroughbred Racing Board Level 6, 1 Rosebery Avenue

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Rosebery NSW 2018 PO Box 528 Kensington NSW 1465 Tel: (02) 9694 6200 Fax: (02) 9697 9602 Mobile: 0417 180 522 Maurice Logue or Colin Nickson Racing Industry Training New South Wales Thoroughbred Racing Board Level 6, 1 Rosebery Avenue Rosebery NSW 2018 PO Box 528 Kensington NSW 1465 Tel: (02) 9694 6213 (02) 9694 6200 Fax: (02) 9697 9601 Mobile: 0418 295 323 E-mail: mwlogue@ozemail.com.au CB Alexander Agricultural College, Tocal Tocal College is situated at Paterson in the lower Hunter Valley near to world-renowned thoroughbred studs and other horse properties where work placement is available. Tocal runs about 50 stock horses including a group of broodmares used to breed replacements. Foals and yearlings are handled and educated by students who also train the young horses. Tocal has 2,200 hectares of commercial farms that include horse paddocks and yards, tack rooms and stables. A paddock near the Historic Tocal Homestead is allocated for students' horses. Tocal has its own commercial beef farm that runs 1,500 beef cattle. All stock work is done with horses. Tocal provides single accommodation for up to 100 students and motel style accommodation for visitors and short course clients. As well as a variety of recreational facilities, the dining hall provides meals for students and visitors. Courses 1999:

• Certificate III in Horse Breeding

• Certificate III in Agriculture • Certificate IV in Agriculture

Contact: Bill Kinsey or Lyn Walsh Deputy Principal CB Alexander Agricultural college 'Tocal' Paterson NSW 2421

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Tel: (02) 4939 8888 1800 025 520 Fax: (02) 4938 5549 E-mail: tocal@agric.nsw.gov.au Internet: www.tocal.nsw.edu.au NSW Equestrian Centre, Lochinvar The NSW Equestrian Centre focuses on a serious level of riding excellence as well as providing instruction in horse breeding and management including AI techniques. The Centre has a group of Performance Stallions used in the breeding program. The NSW Equestrian Centre has a full complement of horse facilities, including a covered arena to enhance the educational and learning experience. Courses 1999:

• Certificate in Horse Mastership (NCAS Level I Instructors Course) • Australasian Stud Managers Course*

Contact: Heath Ryan Director NSW Equestrian Centre Windermere Road Lochinvar NSW 2321 Tel: (02) 4930 7227 Fax: (02) 4930 7600 E-mail: nsweq.centre@hunterlink.net.au New England Girls’ School (NEGS), Armidale The New England Girls' School is one of few independent NSW Junior and Secondary Schools to include horsemanship in its co-curricular studies program. The NEGS Riding Department was established in 1973 and offers three courses with an emphasis on safety and providing for tuition in specialist areas.

• Primary Riding (Years K to 6) • Horsemanship (Years 7 to 12) • Horse Masters Preliminary Course:

Stage 1 (Year 11 - 2 Units) Stage 2 (Year 12 - 2 Units) Contact:

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Robin Cameron Riding School Director New England Girl's School Uralla Road Armidale NSW 2350 Tel: (02) 6772 5922 Fax: (02) 6772 7057 • TAFE New South Wales: Primary Industries Natural Resources ESD – Orange The PINR Education Services Division is responsible for the development, accreditation and review of curriculum taught throughout the NSW TAFE System. Contact: Paul Mascord Industry Specialist PINR ESD Level One 235 Lords Place Orange NSW 2800 Tel: (02) 6361 3844 Fax: (02) 6362 8082 E-mail: paul.mascord@tafensw.edu.au Internet: www.tafensw.edu.au OTEN – Sydney Contact: Alistair Thompson Open Training and Education Network 51 Wentworth Road Strathfield NSW 2135 Tel: (02) 9715 8000 Fax: (02) 9715 8111 Internet: www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College – Ultimo The Ultimo Campus has a long and distinguished record in the provision of horse industry education and training. There is a heavy emphasis on industry work placement and work experience. The campus is also closely associated with the provision of training programs for the Thoroughbred Racing (NSW TRB) and Harness Racing (HRA of NSW) sectors. Courses 1999:

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• Pre-vocational Jockey Training • Horse Industry Studies Short Course (5819) • Certificate II (AQF 2) - Horse Industry Operations (5814) • Certificate III (AQF 3) - Horse Industry Practice (5815) • Diploma in Horse Industry Management (AQF 5) (5838)

Contact: Jenny Carroll Teacher-in-Charge Horses Sydney Institute of Technology Rural and Mining Building X Cnr Kelly and Mountain Streets Ultimo NSW 2007 Tel: (02) 9217 3480 Fax: (02) 9217 4024 Mobile: 0416 010 497 Internet: www.tafensw.edu.au Ken Oates Head of Studies Administration Sydney Institute of Technology Rural and Mining Building X Cnr Kelly and Mountain Streets Ultimo NSW 2007 Tel: (02) 9217 3474 Fax: (02) 9217 4024 Internet: www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College – Richmond Richmond College is situated on a 50 hectare rural site close to Richmond's commercial and retail centre. The college is a primary provider for courses to meet growing regional demand for training in animal care and horse management. There is a rich horse culture infrastructure in the immediate environs including Hawkesbury Race Track and myriad training, stud, equestrian and equine veterinary facilities Courses 1999:

• Pre-vocational Jockey Training

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• Horse Industry Studies Short Course (5819) • Certificate II (AQF 2) - Horse Industry Operations (5814) • Certificate III (AQF 3) - Horse Industry Practice (5815) • Certificate IV (AQF 4) - Horse Industry Applications (5818)

• Diploma in Horse Industry Management (AQF 5) (5838)

Contact: Marianne Chaffe Teacher-in-Charge Horses Richmond TAFE College Cnr Blacktown Road & Campus Drive Locked Bag 7 Richmond NSW 2753 Tel: (02) 4560 3800 (02) 4560 3855 (Horse Unit) Fax: (02) 4560 3888 Internet: www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College – Orange* Orange Campus is a major regional centre offering access and foundation courses plus business, computing and hospitality programs with many at diploma level. Offers a wide range of trade courses and specialises in child studies, graphic design, green keeping, HSC Pathways, hairdressing, heavy earth moving, horticulture, music, plumbing, painting and decorating, travel and welfare. Courses 1999:

• Pre-vocational Jockey Training

• Certificate III (AQF 3) - Horse Industry Practice (5815) Contact: David Oates Orange TAFE College March Street (PO Box 1059) Orange NSW 2800 Tel: (02) 6391 5647 (02) 6391 5777 Fax: (02) 6391 5613 Internet: www.tafensw.edu.au

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TAFE College - Mudgee Mudgee Campus offers a range of certificate level courses in access and foundation education, agriculture, business services, community services, computing, hospitality and engineering trades. Specialises in wine operations (viticulture). Courses 1999:

• Horse Industry Studies Short Course (5819) • Certificate I (AQF 2) - Horse Industry Skills (5813)

• Certificate II (AQF 2) - Horse Industry Operations (5814)

Contact: Mudgee TAFE College 2 Short Street MUDGEE 2850 Tel: (02) 6372 5666 Fax: (02) 6372 4185 Internet: www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College – Scone Scone Equine Studies Centre is situated at Scone in the heartland of Australia's horse industry. Scone is both nationally and internationally recognised as the 'Horse Capital of Australia'. Studs in the area have been producing champion horses for over 150 years. Scone Campus forms part of the overall Scone Equine Complex also incorporating a 'state of the art' racetrack and Scone Equine Research Centre. The campus itself boasts an impressive array of world class facilities including a large floodlit area for horse training, and exercise; modern, spacious stables with all-weather day yards and fully equipped agricultural, saddlery and farriers workshops. These are complemented with modern classrooms, fully equipped computer rooms with the latest technology, library and general student amenities. Two of the largest equine veterinary hospitals in Australia are located in Scone. A new course in Equine Veterinary Nursing will be introduced in 1999. Courses 1999:

• Pre-vocational Jockey Training • RPL Certificate III in Farriery (Trade) • Statement of Attainment - Horse Industry Studies (Short Courses) (5819)

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• Statement of Attainment - Horse Industry Studies – Equine Veterinary Nursing

• Certificate I (AQF 2) - Horse Industry Skills (5813)

• Certificate II (AQF 2) - Horse Breeding Traineeship (5814)

• Certificate II (AQF 2) - Horse Industry Operations (5814) • Certificate III (AQF 3) - Horse Industry Practice (5815) • Certificate IV (AQF 4) - Horse Industry Applications (5818)

• Diploma in Horse Industry Management (AQF 5) (5838)

Contact: Mike Thew Head Teacher Scone TAFE College Scone Equine Studies Centre Hunter Institute of Technology Cnr Bunnan & Racecourse Roads Scone NSW 2337 Tel: (02) 6545 3366 Fax: (02) 6545 2958 E-mail: hunter.courseinfo@tafensw.edu.au Internet: www.tafensw.edu.au/hunter/scone TAFE College – Kurri Kurri Kurri Kurri Campus is located on over 150 hectares of pristine bushland near Kurri Kurri in the lower Hunter Valley closely adjacent to Newcastle beaches and the Hunter Valley vineyards. The campus features outstanding residential, recreation, cafeteria and educational facilities. Courses 1999:

• Statement of Attainment - Horse Industry Studies (Short Courses) (5819)

• Certificate II (AQF 2) - Horse Industry Operations (5814) • Certificate III (AQF 3) - Horse Industry Practice (5815)

Contact: Tom Lantry Faculty Director Rural & Mining Hunter Institute of Technology Kurri Kurri Campus

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Heddon Street PO Box 135 Kurri Kurri NSW 2327 Tel: (02) 4936 0311 Fax: (02) 4936 0360 Mobile: 0411 600 008 E-mail: tom.lantry@tafensw.edu.au Internet: www.tafensw.edu.au Maija McLoughlin or Laurie Fletcher Kurri Kurri TAFE College Heddon Street PO Box 135 Kurri Kurri NSW 2327 Tel: (02) 4936 0300 Fax: (02) 4936 0360 E-mail: hunter.courseinfo@tafensw.edu.au Internet: www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College - Singleton Courses 1999:

• Statement of Attainment - Horse Industry Studies (Short Courses) (5819) Contact: Singleton Campus York Street (PO Box 174) Singleton NSW 2330 Tel: (02) 6578 7100 Fax: (02) 6572 3005 Internet: www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College – Wauchope/Port Macquarie* Courses 1999:

• Pre-vocational Jockey Training

• Certificate II (AQF 2) - Horse Industry Operations (5814) Contact: Margaret Duffy PO Box 145 Wauchope NSW 2446 Tel: (02) 6583 3688

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Fax: (02) 6585 1099 Internet: www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College – Grafton* Courses 1999:

• Statement of Attainment - Horse Industry Studies (Short Courses) (5819)

• Certificate II (AQF 2) - Horse Industry Operations (5814) • Certificate III (AQF 3) - Horse Industry Practice (5815)

• Certificate IV (AQF 4) - Horse Industry Applications (5818)

Contact: Gary Zohrab North Coast Institute of TAFE Grafton Campus Clarence Street (PO Box 103) Grafton NSW 2460 Tel: (02) 6640 1700 Fax: (02) 6640 1800 Internet: www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College – Tamworth Courses 1999:

• Statement of Attainment - Horse Industry Studies (Short Courses) (5819)

• Certificate II (AQF 2) - Horse Industry Operations (5814) • Certificate III (AQF 3) - Horse Industry Practice (5815)

Contact: Margaret Hawkins New England Institute of TAFE Tamworth Campus PO Box 963 Tamworth NSW 2340 Tel: (02) 6768 2235 Fax: (02) 6768 2206 Internet: www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College – Armidale

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Courses 1999:

• Certificate II (AQF 2) - Horse Industry Operations (5814)

• Certificate III (AQF 3) - Horse Industry Practice (5815) Contact: Arleen Packer New England Institute of TAFE Armidale Campus Beardy Street Armidale NSW 2350 Tel: (02) 6737 7722 Fax: (02) 6771 3242 Internet: www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College – Goulburn* Courses 1999:

• Certificate II (AQF 2) - Horse Industry Operations (5814) • Certificate III (AQF 3) - Horse Industry Practice (5815)

Contact: Jillian Atkinson or Peter Wilson TAFE College Goulburn Illawarra Institute of Technology Goulburn NSW 2580 Tel: (02) 4823 1826 Internet: www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College – Moss Vale* Courses 1999:

• Statement of Attainment - Horse Industry Studies (Short Courses) (5819) Contact: Glen Whitbread Illawarra Institute of Technology Moss Vale Campus Kirkham Street (PO Box 212)

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Moss Vale NSW 2577 Tel:: (02) 4868 0111 Fax: (02) 4868 2537 Internet: www.tafensw.edu.au TAFE College - Yallah Courses 1999:

• Certificate II (AQF 2) - Horse Industry Operations (5814) • Certificate III (AQF 3) - Horse Industry Practice (5815)

Contact: Yallah College Marshall Mount Road (PO Box 381 Dapto 2530) Yallah NSW 2530 Tel: (02) 4261 3744 Fax: (02) 4261 8259 Internet: www.tafensw.edu.au Australian Racing Industry Training Centre, Murwillumbah A new, privately funded training organisation aiming specifically at local and overseas thoroughbred racing training programs has been established at Murwillumbah. The centre is located immediately adjacent to Murwillumbah Race Course. Teaching will focus on the components of the Racing Industry Training Package (1998). Courses will also incorporate aspects of 'holistic teaching' to racing, equine dentistry and riding for apprentices. Courses 1999:

• Certificate II in Sport and Recreation Operations (Traineeship)

• Certificate II in Racing

RGR20198 - Certificate II in Racing (Thoroughbred) Stablehand Level 1

• Certificate III in Racing

RGR30198 - Certificate III in Racing (Thoroughbred) Stablehand Level 2 RGR30298 - Certificate III in Racing (Thoroughbred) Track Work Rider

• Certificate IV in Racing

RGR40198 - Certificate IV in Racing (Thoroughbred) Jockey

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RGR40298 - Certificate IV in Racing (Thoroughbred) Thoroughbred Trainer Level 1

• Diploma in Racing

RGR50198 - Diploma in Racing (Thoroughbred) Thoroughbred Trainer Level 2 Contact: Australian Industry Training Centre PO Box 3224 South Brisbane Qld 4101 Tel: (07) 5537 7882 John Graham 14 Nautilus Place Biggera Waters Qld 4216 Tel: (07) 5537 7882 Mobile: 0417 078 029 John Kohnke PO Box 86 Rouse Hill NSW 2155 • Miscellaneous AusHorse Linx Macpherson Communications Manager GPO Box 841 Kensington NSW 2033 Tel: (02) 9662 6792 Fax: (02) 9662 8483 ‘Stablemate’ Staff Agency, Kenthurst Contact: Brenda McDonough 156 Pitt Town Road Kenthurst NSW 2156 Tel: (02) 9654 9733 Fax: (02) 9654 9643 ‘Stablemate’ Exchange Personnel, Kenthurst Brenda McDonough 156 Pitt Town Road

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Kenthurst NSW 2156 Tel: (02) 9654 9733 Fax: (02) 9654 9643 Equine Staff Services, Sydney & Melbourne Contact: Danielle McAllister GPO Box 4033mm Melbourne Vic 3001 Tel: Mobile: 0411 450 787 11 Bent Street Paddington NSW 2021 Tel: (02) 9360 1300 Fax: (02) 9331 5173 E-mail: equinestaff@bigpond.com Equine World Internet, Paddington Niall Power Managing Director 11 Bent Street Paddington NSW 2021 Tel: (02) 9331 6688 Fax: (02) 9331 5173 Mobile: 0417 240 262 E-mail: npow@aus.interact.ie Internet: www.equineworld.net Rural Training Consultants Pty. Ltd., Bendigo Andrew Ternouth Director Rural Training Consultants of Australia Pty. Ltd. PO Box 219 Bendigo Vic 3552 Tel: (03) 5439 5094 Fax: (03) 5439 3801 Mobile: 0418 328 426 E-mail: atern@bendigo.net.au DNR Group Pty. Ltd., Glenelg

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Guy Rischmueller Director DNR Group Pty. Ltd. PO Box 1042 Glenelg SA 5054 Tel: (08) 8556 3301 Fax: (08) 8556 3325 E-mail: guy.dngroup@terra.net.au TAFE Division, Institute of Land and Food Resources, University of Melbourne* David Ince TAFE Division Institute of Land and Food Resources The University of Melbourne Parkville Victoria 3052 Tel: (03) 9344 9753 Fax: (03) 9344 9748 E-mail: d.ince@landfood.unimelb.edu.au Australian Horse Industry Council (AHIC)* Mr Ken Dyer Honourable Secretary Australian Horse Industry Council 13 Raynes St BALWYN VIC 3103 Tel/Fax: (03) 9857 8687 E-mail: kendyer@compuserve.com.au National and State ITABS* Ian McFarlane Executive Officer Rural Training Council of Australia Level 2 NFF House 14 - 16 Brisbane Avenue Barton ACT 2600 PO Box E10 KINGSTON ACT 2604 Tel: (02) 6273 2514 Fax: (02) 6273 4811 David Moore Executive Officer Queensland Rural Training Council Inc. GPO Box 3128 SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4011

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David Nelson Executive Officer Primary Skills Victoria PO Box 3067 NORTH BURNLEY VIC 3121 Garth Polkinghorne Executive Officer Agriculture & Horticulture Training Council of SA Inc. Unit 9, 9-13 Market Street ADELAIDE SA 5001 Brian Munro Executive Officer Rural Industries Training Advisory Board (NT) GPO Box 4584 DARWIN NT 0801 Paul Comyn Executive Officer Primary Industries Training Advisory Body Level 8, 1 Bligh Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 R. (Zich) Zichy-Woinarski Executive Officer Tasmanian Rural Industry Training Board Inc. PO Box 193 LAUNCESTON TAS 7250 Elizabeth Cheong Executive Officer WA Primary Industries Training Council PO Box 157 FORRESTFIELD WA 6058 National Assessor and Workplace Trainers Body PO Box 2164 CLOVELLY NSW 2031 Racing Training Australia (RTA), NSW* Michele Jackson Training & Development Manager TAB of NSW 485 Harris Street Ultimo NSW 2007

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GPO Box 4168 Sydney NSW 2001 Tel: (02) 9218 1438 Fax: (02) 9218 1349 E-mail: tdm@mailbox.tabnsw.com.au Rural Skills Australia, Canberra Geoff Bloom Rural Skills Australia NFF House 14 - 16 Brisbane Avenue Barton ACT 2604 Tel: (02) 6273 2308 Freecall: 1800 647 98 Fax: (02) 6273 4811 Premier’s Department, NSW Ian Coffey Director Special Projects Strategic Projects Division Level 41 Governor Macquarie Tower 1 Farrer Place Sydney NSW 2000 Tel: (02) 9228 4732 Fax: (02) 9228 5478 E-mail: coffey@premiers.nsw.gov.au Equine Educational, Lochinvar, NSW Robert H. Kerrigan Equine Educational "Marooan" Lochinvar NSW 2321 Tel; (02) 4930 7286 Fax: (02) 4934 2655 Training Alternatives (Tasmania) Pty. Ltd. Contact: Suzie Sereda Manager Training Alternatives (Tas) Pty. Ltd. Specialist Training & Consulting Services PO Box 560 Kings Meadows Tasmania 7249 Tel: (003) 44 1511 Fax: (003) 43 3144

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Mobile: 019 170 723 E-mail: suzie.sereda@vision.net.au Australian National Training Authority Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) AMP Place 10 Eagle Street BRISBANE QLD 4001 Tel: Internet: www.anta.gov.au National Centre for Vocational Education Research Tel: (08) 8333 842 Internet: www.ncver.edu.au Research centre for Vocational Education & Training Tel: (02) 9514 3959 Internet: www.rcvet.uts.edu.au Centre for the Economics of Education and Training Tel: (03) 9905 9157 Internet www.education.monash.edu.au/centres/CRLRA Centre for Research and Learning in Regional Australia Tel: (03) 6324 3142 Internet: www.educ.utas.edu.au/CRLRA Action Asia Paul Brown Managing Director Action Asia Suite 74, 8th. Floor, STC House 545 Queen Street Brisbane Qld 4000 Tel: (07) 3839 8311 Fax: (07) 3839 8301 Ausan Pty. Ltd. Mariko Hyland Managing Director

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Ausan Pty. Ltd. Suite 105, 40 Yeo Street PO Box 135 Neutral Bay NSW 2089 Tel: (02) 9953 0300 Fax: (02) 9953 0360 • International The National Horse Education and Training Company (ACETO), UK Anthony Fox OBE Chairman The National Horse Education and Training Company Ltd. Second Floor, The Burgess Building The Green Stafford ST17 4BL UK Tel: 01785 227399 Fax: 01785 229015 E-mail: aceto@aceto.org.au British Horseracing Board (BHRB), UK The British Horseracing Board (BHB) is responsible for the governance of British horseracing and the Jockey Club (JC) for its regulation. The Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association, The Racecourse Association and many others are also involved but together the BHRB now runs the training on the attached sheet below. There is therefore a training or educational entry threshold to most parts of the industry. Horseracing in the UK employs over 100,000 people and is one of the ten biggest industries. Training and education have a very important place. In very simple terms all those under the age of 19 who wish to work with horses have to undergo a ten week residential course which eventually leads to a national vocational qualification (NVQ). There are two Racing Schools, one at Newmarket with 50 plus horses and another at Doncaster with 30 plus horses. Government provides about 2/3 of the funding but does not contribute to any other training. Professional and amateur jockeys all have to undergo formal training and satisfy examiners that they meet threshold standards before they are allowed to ride in public. Potential racehorse trainers undergo three weeks instruction in Racehorse Management, Business Skills and Staff Management and are required to pass an NVQ Level 3 in Racehorse Care and Management. There are a series of courses for racecourse groundsmen and racecourse officials. The BHRA also runs an extensive Graduate scheme, effectively now the entry standard for young managers of potential. Academic ability, not necessarily equine knowledge, is the entry pre-requisite

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and aspirants require a 1st or 2:1 at a top class university. The BHRB also trains senior managers who are new to the industry or those who need to obtain a wider knowledge. BHRB Courses: Category: No. STABLE STAFF — 10 WK. 300 + 40 STUD STAFF — 5 WK. 30 APPRENTICE/CONDITIONAL LICENCE— 1 WK. 60 – 80 APPRENTICE/CONDITIONAL INTERMEDIATE — 4/3 DAY 20 SEMINARS FOR AMATEUR RIDERS — CATEGORY A — 1 DAY 150 AMATEUR RIDERS COURSE — CATEGORY B — 3 DAY 10 REMEDIAL TRAINING FOR APPRENTICE/CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS — 1 DAY 10 MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME — 1 WK. 20 GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2 + 8 WKS. 16 TRAINERS AND PERMIT HOLDERS

– RACEHORSE MANAGEMENT 45 – BUSINESS SKILLS 30 – STAFF MANAGEMENT 30

OVERVIEW OF RACING — 1 DAY 100 RACECOURSES RACEDAY CLERKS OF COURSE TURF HUSBANDRY RACE PLANNING LEVY BOARD FIXTURE FINANCE TERMINOLOGIES FOUNDATION RACECOURSE GROUNDSMEN 15 INTERMEDIATE RACECOURSE GROUNDSMEN 15 ADVANCED RACECOURSE GROUNDSMEN 15 NVQ AWARDING BODY VERIFIERS — 1 DAY 10 ASSESSORS — 1 DAY 40

ABOUT 1,000 PEOPLE PER YEAR Contact:

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L. J. R. Nash Director of Training E-mail: info@rtbtb.keme.co.uk Majlis Ekuin Malyasia (Malaysian Equine Council) Malik Jeremiah Executive Secretary 19A (Rumah JKR) Jalan Titiwangsa 53200 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel: 603-422 1581 Fax: 603-422 1576 H/P; 012-202 0032 South African Jockey's Academy Mike Keeley Principal South African Jockey's Academy Hamilton Lodge Private Bag X 1008 Hillcrest 3650 Tel: 7691103 Fax: 7691034 Internet Sites: Equine Webwatch: www.equine.webwatch The Horseman Advisor: www.horseadvice.com/ The Equine Research Centre: www.erc.on.ca/ Horse World Online: www.horseworld.net/ Equine Info: www.equineinfo.com/ Equine Online; www.equineonline.com/

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Appendix 2

RIRDC Equine Research & Development

Education in the Horse Industry

Matrix of Registered Training Organisations & Courses Offered

RTO (College/Campus) & State CERTIFICATES DIPL

Education Provider Organisation

State SA+/-

PreVoc

I II III IV Dip. A

D

TAFE NSW Commission, PINR ESD, Orange

NSW • • • • • •

♦ ♦ • ♦ •Ultimo

(^)

NSW

•

• • •

♦ • ♦ •Richmond

(#) (^)

NSW ♦ • • •

• •

♦ • • Scone

(*) (#) (^)

NSW ♦ • • •

• •

♦ ♦ Orange NSW ♦ • • •

Goulburn NSW • • Mudgee NSW • • Grafton NSW • • •

Kurri Kurri

(^)

NSW • • •

• • Wauchope/Port Macquarie NSW ♦ ♦ ♦

Tamworth NSW • • • Armidale NSW • • •

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Moss Vale NSW • • • Hawkesbury Agricultural

College, UWS NSW Bachelor of Systems Agriculture (Equine Studies)

Orange Agricultural College, Uni. Sydney

NSW Advanced Diploma of Horse Management Bachelor of Management (Equine Business) •

Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga

NSW Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Studies) Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Equine Studies)

♦ NSW TRB, Rosebery NSW ♦ ♦

♦

♦ ♦

HRA of NSW, Bankstown NSW CB Alexander Ag. College,

Tocal NSW •

NSW Equestrian Centre, Lochinvar

NSW Certificate in Horsemastership

(Th

Australian Racing Industry Training Centre Murwillumbah

NSW ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Canobolas High School,

Orange NSW Specialised School Curriculum

Articulation with Orange Agricultural College, U

New England Girls School, (NEGS) Armidale

NSW Specialised School Curriculum

Primary Riding (Years K to 6) Horsemanship

Horsemasters Preliminary Course* (Stage 1 - Yr. 11 and Stage 2 - Y

Australian Stock Horse Society

All States Foundation Training Series

Progressive Training Program

• SE Metropolitan College of TAFE (#)

Equine Training Centre

Armadale

WA • •

• (#)

Certif

♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

West Australian Turf Club, Perth

WA

Vocational Education and Training Cert. I

Stablehand AQF-2 & AQF-3

♦

Great Southern Regional College, Albany

WA Great Southern Regional College Equine Man

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Roseworthy Campus

University of Adelaide

SA Diploma in Horse Husbandry and Management

(Equine Sports Science Based Course 1999) •

♦ ♦

Torrens Valley Institute of TAFE

Cheltenham Campus

Equine Studies Centre

SA ♦

♦ • Certificate II

Certificat

Nuriootpa High School, Nuriootpa

SA • • SACE Stage 1 Horse Industries Sub

Lindsay P

Credit Transfer - National Curriculum fo

Articulation with Torrens Valley Insti

♦ Launceston Institute of TAFE, Launceston

Tas •

C

Horse

• Gatton College, University of Queensland, Gatton

Q Certificate of Animal Husbandry (QCAH)

Diploma of Applied Science (Horse Studies)

Diploma of Applied Science (Equine Studies)

Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Studies)

Bachelor of Applied Science (Horse Studies)

•

Dalby Agricultural College, Dalby

Q Certificate III in Agricultural Production

Emerald Agricultural College, Emerald

Q Certificate III in Horse Management

Certificate III in Agricultural Practice •

Longreach Pastoral College, Longreach

Q Certificate III in Pastoral Skills

Certificate III in Horse Management

•

Burdekin Agricultural College, Ayr

Q Certificate II in Farm Skills

Northern Territory Rural College, Katherine

NT

The

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Queensland Racing Industry Training Centre, Deagon

Q ♦ ♦ Cer

Brisbane Institute of TAFE, Brisbane

Q • (#) Far

SQIT, Warwick TAFE, Warwick

Q • • SQIT Rural Training, OLI

Campus, Brisbane Q • Horse Raising and Management (Intro

• • McMillan College University of Melbourne Warragul

Vic •

•

• • • *

Glenormiston College University of Melbourne,

Terang

Vic

Home Studies:

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Advanced Diploma (Equine)

NCAS Level 1

Short Courses

•

•

Marcus Oldham College Geelong

Vic Diploma in Horse Business Management •

♦

♦ ♦

Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE

Wangaratta

Vic • •

♦ ♦

Tra

S

Nationa

•Box Hill College of TAFE Elgar Campus Box Hill

Vic • Harness Racing Training

Centre Bendigo

Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE Bendigo

Vic •

Certifi

Terang & District Harness Racing Training Centre

Terang

Vic

Certifi

The Racing Victoria Education and Training

Vic ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Certi

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♦ Centre, Flemington

♦ ♦

Sport

Spor

Adva

Victoria University of Technology, Melbourne

Vic ♦ Spo

♦ Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE, Epping

Vic • (#)

• Nation

Advan

National College of Traditional Medicine,

Sunshine

Vic Equine Myofunctional Therapy C

RMIT University, Bundoora Vic Post Graduate Chiropractic (Equine)

Key:

• = Standard Nationally Accredited Curriculum ♦ = Thoroughbred Racing = Para Veterinary Training = Rural/Pastoral Industry Based with Embedded

Horse Modules =/- Courses = Harness Racing = Post Graduate Chiropractic

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Appendix 3 Book List

ISBN l00% AUSTRALIAN 1-875381-24-4 DRESSAGE ARENAS THE RIDERS GUIDE – Pearson-Adams 1-875381-17-1 DRESSAGE ILLUSTRATED- Russell 1-875381-16-3 DRESSAGE TERMS DEFINED – Russell & Pearson-Adams 1-875381-05-8 FARMING FACTS, FINANCES & FAILURES - Kerrihgan & Keiliher 1-875381-15-5 FOALING, MARE & FOAL MANAGEMENT - Maver 0-646-32197-8 GALLOPERS & GAMBLERS - Craven 0-646-34668-7 GIANT BOOK OF HORSE FUN, THE – Horselovers 1-875381-14-7 GYMNASTIC EXERCISES FOR HORSES - Russell 0-9599413-3-9 HORSE CONTROL - REMINISCENCES - Roberts 0 9599413 0 4 HORSE CONTROL - THE BIT - Roberts 0-9599413-2-0 HORSE CONTROL - THE RIDER - Roberts 0-9599413-2-0 HORSE CONTROL - THE YOUNG HORSE - Roberts. 1-875381-00-7 HORSE FEEDING SIMPLIFIED- Kerrigan 0-7306-1566-9 HORSE SENSE - Huntington & Cleland 1-875381-20-1 HORSE THAT CALLS AUSTRALIA HOME, THE - Starr 1-875381-11-2 HORSES, BASICS FOR BEGINNERS – Kerrigan & France 1-875381-11-2 HORSES, THE BUYERS GUIDE - Kerrigan 1-875381-09-0 KANGAROO KIDS - VOL. 1 - Webster 1-875381-10-4 MUM’S AND DAD'S HORSE BOOK - Kerrigan & Stewart 1-875381-25-2 NATURAL HEALTHY HORSE CARE- Kerrigan 1-875381-26-0 POLOCROSSE - LET'S GO - Still 1-875381-01-5 PRACTICAL HORSE BREEDING - Kerrigan. (Reprinted) 1-86252-327-4 PRACTICAL HORSE NUTRITION – 3rd Ed. - Kerrigan 1-875381-07-4 PRACTICAL HORSE SENSE & SAFETY VOL 1-Krrigan and Hunt 1-875381-19-8 SHOWJUMPING TERMS DEFINED -Creighton et al. 1-875381-13-9 TIPPY TEACHES EMMA TO RIDE - Russell VIDEOS-1 HOUR TAPES HORSE BREEDING - 1. MATING PREPARATION - Kerrigan HORSE BREEDING - 2. MATING MANAGEMENT- Kerrigan HORSE BREEDING - 3. FOALING MANAGEMENT - Kerrigan HORSE BREEDING - 4. BREEDING PROBLEMS - Kerrigan 0-85236-401-6 YOUR FIRST HORSE NEW ZEALAND PONYCLUB MANUALS 0-908596-12-X NZ PONY CLUB MANUAL N. 1 0-908596.22-7 NZ PONY CLUB MANUAL N.. 2 0-908596-31-6 NZ PONY CLUB MANUAL N.. 3 GERMAN NATIONAL EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION 1-872082-93-9 1 THE PRINCIPLES OF RIDING 1-872082-33-5 2 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES OF RIDING 1-872082-34- 4. HORSE MANAGEMENT 1-872082-05-X 5 DRIVING 1-872082-16-5 6 LUNGEING

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BRITISH HORSE SOCIETY / IN THE PONY CLUB

1-872082-38-6 B.H.S. MANUAL OF EQUITATION 0-900226-39-0 MANUAL OF HORSEMANSHIP The Pony Club 1-872082-03-4 B.H.S. MANUAL OF STABLE MANAGEMENT 0-900226-41-2 INSTRUCTORS HANDBOOK THE - The Pony Club (BHS)

ISBN THRESHOLD SERIES 0-901366-32-3 MANES & TAILS 0-901366-42-0 TRIMMING & CLIPPING 0-901366-33-1 BOOTS & BANDAGES 0-901366-43-9 FITTING TACK 1-872082-64-5 RUGS & ROLLERS 0-901366-25- COLOURS & MARKINGS 0-901366-76-5 MAKING YOUR OWN JUMPS 1-872082-49-1 FIELD MANAGEMENT 0-901366-27-7 BEDS & BEDDING 1-872082-53-X FEEDS & FEEDING 0-901366-09-9 PREPARING FORA SHOW 1-872082-62-9 FIRST AID 1-872082-68-8 STABLES & SHELTERS 0-901366-89-7 SAFETY 1-872082-09-2 MOUTHS AND BITS 1-872082-10-6 FEET AND SHOES 1-172082-06-8 BASIC COURSE BUILDING 1-872082-07-6 JUMPING CROSS COUNTRY FENCES 1-872082-22-X CONFORMATION 1-872082-23-8 THE RIDER'S AIDS 1-872082-29-7 GROOMING 1-872082-30-0 THE OUTDOOR PONY 1-872082-35-1 FLAT WORK EXRRCISES 1-872082-36-X SHOWJUMPING 1-872082-43-2 SOLVING FLATWORK PROBLEMS 1-872082-44-0 POLES AND GRIDWORK 1-872082-46-7 HERBS FOR HORSES 1-872082-47-5 STARTING TO DRIVE 1 872082-51-3 DRESSAGE TEST TECHNIQUES 1-872082-60-2 MOUNTED GAMES 1-872082-61-0 SOLVING CROSS COUNTRY PROBLEMS 1-872082-65-3 IMPROVING THE RIDER'S POSITION 1-872082-66-1 SOLVING SHOWJUMPING PROBLEMS 1-872082-80-7 DRIVING QUESTIONS ANSWERED 1-872082-79-3 NATURAL REMEDIES 1-872082-82-3 LUNGEING 1-872082-84-X DRIVING DO’S AND DON’T 1-872082-87-4 MASSAGE FOR HORSES 1-872082-95-5 SCHOOLING PRINCIPLES 1-872082-98-X AROMATHERAPY FOR HORSES 1-872119-01-8 STARTING ENDURANCE RIDING

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PHOTOGRAPHIC GUIDES 0-85131-660-3 CLIPPING - PG1 0-85131-657-1 HARNESSING UP - PG2 0-85131-659-X CARE & REPAIR OF RUGS - PG3 0-85131-659-X ALL ABOUT LAMINITIS - PG4 0-85131-672-7 TOWING HORSE TRAILERS - PG5 0-85131-664-6 PRODUCING RIDDEN SHOW PONIES - PG6 0-85131-677-8 SHOWING IN HAND - PG7 0-85131-676-X ALL ABOUT MANES & TAILS - PG8 0-85131-689-1 CARE & REPAIR OF SADDLERY - PG9 0-85131-675-1 ALL ABOUT RUGS - PG1 2 0-85131-679-4 CARE & REPAIR OF HARNESS - PG11 0-85 31-694-8 VETTING THE HORSE - PG10 0-85 31-707-3 FEEDING HORSES - PG13 0-85 31-711-1 RINGCRAFT - PG14 0-85 31-708-1 SADDLE FITTING - PG15 0-85 31-709-X ALL ABOUT WORMS - PG16 0-85 31-710-3 SHIATSU FOR DOGS - PG17 0-85 31-726-X DRIVING-PG18 DRESSAGE 0-85131-633-6 AN A-Z OF DRESSAGE TERMS - Marshall 0-87605-896-9 ATHLETIC DEVELOP, DRESSAGE HORSE – de Knuffy 1-8721191-07-7 BODY SENSE - Tottle 0-85131-634-4 CHOOSING A DRESSAGE HORSE - Marshall 0-85131-542-9 CLASSICAL CIRCUS EQUITATION – Lijsen, Stanier 0-939481-05-7 CLASSICAL HORSEMANSHIP OF OUR TIME - Froissard 0-85131-683-2 CLASSICAL RIDER, THE - Loch 1-872082-50-5 CLASSICAL RIDING NOTEBOOK - Stevens 0-939481-21-9 COMMONSENSE DRESSAGE - O'Connor 0-939481-17-0 DANCING WITH YOUR HORSE - Campbell 1-875381-24-4 DRESSAGE ARENAS THE RIDERS GUIDE -Pearson-Adams 0-948253-46-0 DRESSAGE ART OF CLASSICAL RIDING - Loch 0-85131-557-7 DRESSAGE AS AN ART IN COMPETITION - Winnett 0-87605-726-1 DRESSAGE BY THE LETTER - Harris 1-901366-99-4 DRESSAGE FOR THE YOUNG RIDER - Henriques 0-85131-486-4 DRESSAGE FORMULA - Herbermann 0-85131-661-1 DRESSAGE FROM ALL ANGLES - Marshall 1-875381-17-1 DRESSAGE ILLUSTRATED- Russell (100% Australian) 0-85131-459-7 DRESSAGE JUDGES HANDBOOK - Albrecht 1-85361-417-3 DRESSAGE PRIORITY POINTS - Davison 1-875381-16-3 DRESSAGE TERMS DEFINED – Russell & Pearson-Adams (100% Australian) 1-872082-52-1 DRESSAGE TIPS & TRAINING SOLUTIONS – Holzel et al 1-872119-14-2 DRESSAGE WITH KYRA - Kyrklund 0-939481-33-2 ETHICS AND PASSIONS OF DRESSAGE - de Kunffy 0-85131-606-9 EXPLORING DRESSAGE TECHNIQUES - Belasik 0-85131-534-8 FRANCOIS BOUCHER - Nelson 0-85131-494-5 FUNDAMENTALS OF DRESSAGE-Knopfhart 1-872082-56-4 GOODWOOD DRESSAGE CHAMPIONS - Kidd 0-939481-27-8 KLIMKE ON DRESSAGE - Klimke. & Ernst 0-85131-705-7 L'HOTTE AND THE QUEST FOR LIGHTNESS - Nelson

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0-85131-489-9 MISCONCEPTIONS & SIMPLE TRUTHS IN DRESSAGE - Marshall 0-85131-631-X NOVICE TO ADVANCED DRESSAGE - Marshall 0-85131-569-0 PRINCIPLES OF DRESSAGE - Albrecht 0-85131-461-9 REFLECTIONS ON EQUESTRIAN ART - Oliviera/Field 0-85131-615-8 RIDING A DRESSAGE TEST - Co1gate, Diggle 0-85131-567-4 RIDING TO MUSIC- MacDonald 0-85131-509-7 RIDING TOWARDS THE LIGHT - Be1asik 0-85131-575-5 SCHOOL OF HORSEMANSHIP- de la Gueriniere, Boucher 0-87605-972-8 TRAIN. STRATEGIES DRESSAGE RIDERS - de Kunffy

ALTERNATE THERAPIES 0-87605-998-1 EQUINE MASSAGE THERAPY – Hourdebaight BEATING MUSCLE INJURIES IN HORSES - Meagher 1-872082-74-2 GETTING IN TOUCH WITH HORSES – Tellington Jones 0-85131-665-4 GUIDE ALTERNATE THERAPIES FOR HORSES - Allison, Day 0-85131-646-8 GUIDE TO HERBS FOR HORSES, A, - Allison & Day 0 87605-829-2 HEALING YOUR HORSE – Snader et al 0-85131-623-9 HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT OF HORSES - Allison 0-872082-85-8 MODERN HORSE HERBAL - Self 0-85131-600-X NATUROPATHY FOR HORSES - Emich 0-85131-579-8 TOUCHING HORSES – Kaselle/Hannay

BREEDING 0-87606-848-9 BLESSED ARE THE BROODMARES - Lose 0-87605-286-3 BLESSED ARE THE FOALS - Lose 0-85131-349-3 BLOODSTOCK BREEDING - Leicester 0-85131-618-2 BREEDING THE RACEHORSE - Tesio 0-85236-255-2 EQUINE REPROD. PHYSIOLOGY, BREEDING AND STUD MANAGEMENT - Morrel 0-85131-619-0 FIRST STEPS – van Lennep 0-85131-593-3 FOAL IN THE WOMB - Marrable 1-875381-15-5 FOALING, MARE & FOAL MANAGEMENT - Maver (100% Australian) 0-85131-658-1 GONE TO STUD - Glenn 0-85131-453-8 HORSE BREEDING & STUD MANAGEMENT-Wynmalen 0-85131-546-1 HORSE FROM CONCEPTION TO MATURITY - Rossdale 0-85199-101-7 HORSE GENETICS - Bowling 0-85131-647-6 HORSE THE BREEDING & YOUNG STOCK - Brega 0-85131-447-3 MARES, FOALS & FOALING - Andrist 1-875381-01.5 PRACTICAL HORSE BREEDING – Kerrigan (100% Australian) 0-85131-256-X STALLIONS, THEIR MANAGEMENT & HANDLING - Dougall 0-87605-987-6 STALLION, THE - McCall

SHOEING 0-89815-896-6 COMPLETE MODERN BLACKSMITH, THE - Weygers 0-85131-451-1 HICKMAN'S FARRIERY - J Hickman, M Humphrey 0-85131-617-4 HORSE SHOEING BOOK - Humphrey 0-85131-612-3 HORSE THE, FOOT, SHOEING & LAMENESS - Brega 0-87605-964-7 MAXIMUM HOOF POWER - Hill & Klimesh

RIDER ATTITUDES 0-385-48017-2 HEADS UP - Edgette 0-872082-90-4 LEARN TO RIDE USING SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY - Ho1zel

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0-85131-565-8 THAT WINNING FEELING - Savore

SHOWING 0-85131-641-7 COMPLETE BOOK OF IN HAND SHOWING, The - Fell 1-872082-90-4 SHOWING - Ho1derness-Roddam 0-85131-649-2 SHOWING THE RIDDEN PONY - Akrill 0-85131-485-6 HANDBOOK OF SHOWING, THE - Spooner

ISBN RIDING 0-939481-34-0 ART OF RIDING – Bixen-Finecke 0-901366-64-1 BALANCED RIDING - Henriques 0-85131-555-0 EQUESTRIAN TECHNIQUE - Roberts 1-872119-04 2 FOR THE GOOD OF THE RIDER - Wanless 0-87605-945-0 FITNESS & PERFORMANCE, FEMALE EQUESTRIAN - Midkiff 0-85131-651-4 FUNDAMENTALS OF RIDING - Harris 1-875381-11-2 HORSES, BASICS FOR BEGINNERS – Kerrigan & France (100% Australian) 1-872082-96-3 LET'S RIDE WITH LINDA TELLINGTON-JONES – Tellington Jones & Pabel 1-85967-269-8 PRACTICAL RIDER'S HANDBOOK, THE -Sly 0-600-58751-7 RIDE WITH YOUR MIND - Wanless 1-872082-91-1 RIDE WITH YOUR MIND MASTERCLASS - Wanless 0-85131-682-4 RIDING FROM SCRATCH - Diggle 0-85131-621-2 RIDING SIDE-SADDLE - MacDonald 0-948253-66-5 RIDING TEACHER - Podhajsky 0-948253-24-X SIDE SADDLE RIDING - Skelton 0-85131-536-4 START TO RIDE - Heck & Greiner 0-85131-321-3 THINKING RIDING-Sivewright 0-85131-378-7 THINKING RIDING 2 - Sivewright 0-939481-44-8 TOTAL RIDER, THE - Holmes 0-85131-724-3 WAY TO PERFECT HORSEMANSHIP THE - Burger VETERINARY 0-87605-607-6 ANATOMY OF AN HORSE, THE - Snape 0-903021-02-1 ANATOMY OF A HORSE, AN - Smith 0-87605-091-7 CONCISE GUIDE TO ARTHRITIS IN THE HORSE -Ramey 0-87605-911-6 CONCISE GUIDE TO COLIC IN THE HORSE -Ramey 0-87605-913-2 CONCISE GUIDE TO NAVICULAR SYNDROME - Ramey 0-87605-089-5- CONCISE GUIDE TO NUTRITION IN THE HORSE - Ramey & Duren 0-87605-912-4 CONCISE GUIDE TO TENDON & LIGAMENT INJURIES-Ramey 0-85131-717-0 DISEASES OF THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM – Gray 0-85131-635-2 GUIDE TO EQUINE NUTRITION, A – Allison & Day 0-85131-698-0 GUIDE TO PLANTS POISONOUS TO HORSES, A - Allison 1-875381-00-7 HORSE FEEDING SIMPLIFIED- Kerrigan (100% Australian) 0-85131-230-6 HORSE ANATOMY – Goody 0-85236-213-7 HORSE AND PONY AILMENTS - Sraiton 0-87605 955-8 HORSE GAITS, BALANCE & MOVEMENT-Harris 0-85131-645-X HORSE ITS ACTION & ANATOMY THE - Luard 0-85131-547-X HORSE STRUCTURE & MOVEMENT - Smythe & Goody 0-85131-607-7 HORSE THE, PHYSIOLOGY - Brega 0-85131-544-5 KNOW YOUR HORSE - Gray 0-85131-577-1 LAMENESS - Gray 0-87605-916-7 MEDICATIONS & SUPPLEMENT/HORSE - Ramey 1-875381-25-2 NATURAL HEALTHY HORSE CARE Kerrigan (100% Australian)

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