Trim and dress equine hooves
Overview
"This standard covers trimming and dressing equine hooves as determined by the hoof care plan. Trimming is of the hoof surface by cutting and rasping. Dressing is rasping of the dorsal (outside) hoof wall.
In order to trim and dress hooves you will need to approach and handle the equine in a manner which is likely to minimise stress and alarm and work in a position that is safe for the equine and anyone involved or affected by your work including yourself. You will act on any hoof conditions that cause changes to the hoof care plan.
You need to be aware of your own limitations and confirm that you meet the relevant legal responsibilities for providing your duty of care under animal health and welfare legislation, codes of practice and policies of the business.
This standard is for Farriers."
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- work professionally and ethically and within the limits of your authority, expertise, training, competence and experience 2. comply with the relevant animal health and welfare and animal-related legislation and codes of practice 3. carry out your work in accordance with the relevant environmental and health and safety legislation, codes of practice and policies of the business 4. select and wear suitable clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) 5. maintain hygiene and biosecurity in accordance with the relevant legislation and business practice 6. prepare, maintain, clean and store the required tools, equipment and materials, in accordance with the relevant legislation, manufacturer's guidelines and business policy 7. maintain the safety and security of tools and equipment in accordance with the relevant legislation and business practice 8. select the method of handling and control required for the equine concerned and its needs, in order to minimise the risks to the equine and anyone involved in the work including yourself 9. adopt a working position that is safe for the equine and yourself 10. trim and dress the equine hoof using the correct tools and methods in accordance with the agreed hoof care plan 11. following trimming and dressing, amend the hoof care plan if required 12. confirm that the welfare of the equine is maintained throughout the task 13. maintain the health and safety of the equine and those involved in or affected by your work, including yourself 14. maintain communication with all those involved in, or affected by your work 15. confirm that records are completed, maintained and stored as required by the relevant legislation and business practice
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- your professional responsibilities and the need to maintain professional competence 2. your responsibilities under the relevant environmental and health and safety legislation, codes of practice and policies of the business 3. your responsibilities under current animal health and welfare legislation, other relevant animal regulations and codes of practice, and the legal limitations of the current Veterinary Surgeons Act regarding diagnosis and treatment of disease or injury 4. the type of clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for the activity 5. the importance of maintaining hygiene and biosecurity and the methods for achieving these 6. the types of tools and equipment required for trimming and dressing and how to prepare, use, maintain and store them, in accordance with the relevant legislation, manufacturer's guidelines and business policy 7. why it is important to maintain the safety and security of equipment and machinery when on site 8. the safe working methods to trim and dress hooves 9. the importance of foot balancing when trimming and dressing 10. the purpose of trimming and dressing equine hooves 11. the limits of safe trimming and dressing and why these must not be exceeded 12. the effects of trimming and dressing on the stance and action of the equine 13. how to work safely when trimming and dressing hooves 14. how to implement the hoof care plan 15. the importance of maintaining communication with those involved in, or affected by, your work and how this should be done 16. the records that need to be kept and the importance of completing them in accordance with the relevant legislation and business practice
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Glossary
Factors to consider when trimming and dress equine hooves: 1. approximate age 2. behaviour 3. condition of hooves 4. welfare 5. environment 6. activity of equine 7. shod or unshod Types of equine could include: 1. pony 2. hunter 3. driving horse 4. donkey 5. competition horse 6. draft horse 7. racehorse 8. riding horse 9. mule