Item request has been placed! ×
Item request cannot be made. ×
loading  Processing Request

The Technical Skills that Need to be Included in a Collegiate Equine Handling Course According to Equine Industry Experts.

Item request has been placed! ×
Item request cannot be made. ×
loading   Processing Request
اقرأ على الانترنت اقرأ أكثر حفظ في قائمتي
  • معلومة اضافية
    • نبذة مختصرة :
      The purpose of this nationwide study was to determine the skills that should be included in a collegiate equine handling course according to equine industry experts. A Delphi method consisting of equine industry professionals and educators was used to collect data. Panelists ranked skills on perceived importance and suggested changes to skills that were identified or perceived as unimportant. The fifteen most important skills included: practice basic barn safety; recognize bad hay/feed; identify unsafe environments; possess a strong work ethic; take and follow instruction/direction; be professional; catch, halter, and lead a horse; provide a physical exam including vital signs; be comfortable feeding; use good common sense; be able to accept criticism; recognize common digestive disorders; understand horses instinctive behavior, tie a horse properly, and have a positive attitude. These skills were categorized into transferable skills and skills specifically related to horse health, management, and handling. The least important skills were related to training and riding. Panelists suggested student interest should dictate whether they are proficient in skills related to a specific industry sector, discipline, or type of horse. The findings from this study can be used to shape the instruction and experiences provided for college students in an equine behavior and handling course. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
    • نبذة مختصرة :
      Copyright of NACTA Journal is the property of North American Colleges & Teachers of Agriculture and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)