'Hold Your Horses!' -- Impact of a Virtual Learning Module in Horse Handling and Safety
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| Title: | 'Hold Your Horses!' -- Impact of a Virtual Learning Module in Horse Handling and Safety |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Matheus Cezarotto, Hannah Bilovesky, Amy Smith Muise, Shannon Norris-Parish |
| Source: | NACTA Journal. 2025 69:256-267. |
| Availability: | North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture. 1014 6th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701. Tel: 208-957-7001; e-mail: support@nacta.org; Web site: https://nactateachers.org/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Safety, Technology Uses in Education, College Students, Volunteers, Therapeutic Recreation, Educational Technology, Animals, Training, Video Technology, Interaction, Program Effectiveness, Online Courses |
| ISSN: | 0149-4910 |
| Abstract: | Effective worker training is essential for ensuring safety around horses in various contexts, including animal science courses and horse handling safety trainings. Research indicates a growing demand for digital training specifically in horse handling courses. Digital and online resources are improving access to information, opportunities to practice, and learners' engagement. However, further research is needed to measure the impact of this technology in the context of horse safety education. This research evaluates learning outcomes of 76 college students, therapeutic riding volunteers, and community members after engaging with the Stay Safe Working With Horses interactive digital module. Using a mixed-method approach, the research combines qualitative (formative data from development) and quantitative data (retrospective pre and post) to assess the educational module's learning outcomes and the participants' experiences and interactions with the module. The results show that participants enjoyed the interactive experience module, finding it easy to navigate. Participants' perception of knowledge significantly increased after using the module for key concepts "putting on the halter properly," "positioning myself safely relative to the horse," "making sure other horses don't escape," "keeping my horse calm," and "interpreting horse behavior." Furthermore, open-ended responses indicated that visual graphics, such as illustrations and multimedia elements, crucially helped participants to better grasp concepts and procedures through examples, engaging visual cues, and content summaries. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1495134 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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