Interactive tool teaches youth, adults horse safety - Land-Grant Impacts

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Interactive tool teaches youth, adults horse safety

Agricultural Systems, Story 2024, Animal Health/Management/Performance/Welfare, Extension, New Mexico, New Mexico State University, Research, Western, Workforce Development and Readiness, Youth Development/4-H

An interactive module is teaching both youths and adults safety practices when working with horses. The New Mexico State University Innovative Media and Research Extension team has developed a web-based interactive module available for computers or tablets as well as formal classroom settings to effectively teach proper how-to techniques to safely catch, halter and release a horse in a pen, stall or paddock. The module provides safety tips about horse behavior and how to prevent accidents.

Originally developed in 2013, the module now includes accessibility features and is available free online. Associated research measures learning outcomes from adults interested in working with horses, self-reported knowledge after using the module, level of enjoyment in the lab and perception of product usability. Study data indicate 67% of the participants enjoyed the module experience and 69% plan to share the module with others.

Overall, research shows this tool is effective in teaching best practices for working with horses in an enjoyable and interactive experience.

View the full statement on the NIDB.

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