Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Study into management of riding lesson horses in Canada

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If you are involved in providing riding lessons in Canada, researchers at the University of Guelph would like your help. 

Dr. Katrina Merkies, the project supervisor, and Caleigh Copelin, a master's student, are conducting research with the goal of investigating the prevalent management practices employed for riding lesson horses in Canada. Additionally, the study aims to shed light on the demographics of lesson facility owners and managers and the overall state of the Canadian riding lesson industry.

 

They invite you to take part in this study by completing a questionnaire specifically designed for riding lesson facilities. They suggest that the questionnaire is expected to require approximately 20-25 minutes of your time.


To be eligible to participate, individuals must hold the role of owner, manager, or riding coach at a riding lesson facility where one or more horses are actively involved in riding lessons, and financial compensation is received for these services. Participants should play a direct role in management decisions or have regular oversight of the care provided to these lesson horses. It is important to note that the researchers require only one response per facility.

 

The outcomes of this research will be communicated through various channels. Findings will be made available in lay magazines to reach a broader audience, presented at scientific conferences to engage with experts in the field, and submitted as a manuscript to a peer-reviewed scientific journal to ensure rigorous evaluation and dissemination within the academic community. 

 

For more details, see:

 

https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bmDNdmdReKNEo3s

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