Back to main overview chart Developing Stage Rider Competency Standard( D1) Developing Stage 1 Behaviours Work Ethic
• Be respectful to others with a willingness to learn and progress
• Work positively and enjoy interacting with colleagues and horses
Responsibility
Teamwork
Communication
Conduct
• Be responsible for their actions and aware of how they can impact upon others
• Show respect, empathy, patience and tolerance towards horses and colleagues
• Respect and follow the instructions of their leader or mentor in the workplace
• Work positively as part of a team
• Listen, remember and follow more complex instructions
• Confidently express how they feel whilst riding the Thoroughbred
• Communicate how they think the Thoroughbred feels or responds to an activity
• Communicate the response of the horse in relation to their normal way of going
• Understand and respect the racing industry Code of Conduct
• Work safely, as instructed, reducing the risk of injury to the horse, themselves and others
• Understand their role and their impact on others
• Confidently contribute to review of own performance and progress
• Use social media responsibly to protect the industry’ s Social Licence to Operate
• Understand the need to observe confidentiality in the workplace
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