The aim of this research is to explore the relationship between riders' motor bias and asymmetry in horses they ride. By providing the results you have observed with your horse, you are assisting in determining the distribution of asymmetric responses we receive from our horse under saddle. It is hoped that these results will promote further research into the causality of these responses and therefore improve our riding partnership and improve horse welfare and training.
The online survey should take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete. The observational component is not included in the time frame as it requires extra time to complete prior to beginning the online survey.
Before beginning please ensure that you have read the information sheet. You will be directed to the information sheet during the survey if you have not read it.
Please note that participation is only open to adults (whom under the NSW guidelines are aged 16 years or older).
If you have any questions, concerns or require further information please feel free to contact the researchers at anytime:
Jodie Smith
0418 545 393
jasmith8@bigpond.com
Dr Jane Heller
02 6933 2839
jheller@csu.edu.au
Professor Paul McGreevy
02 9351 2810
paul.mcgreevy@sydney.edu.au
The School of Animal and Veterinary Science Ethics Committee has approved this project. If you have any complaints or reservations about the ethical conduct of this project, you may contact the Committee through the Executive Officer:
Dr Raf Freire
School of Animal and Veterinary Science Ethics Committee
Charles Sturt University
Locked Bag 588
Wagga Wagga, NSW 2678
Phone: 02 6933 4451
Fax: 02 6933 2991
Any issues you raise will be treated in confidence and investigated fully and you will be informed of the outcome.
To begin the survey please press next. Please note by continuing with this survey you are providing your consent to the terms of this study. You are free to withdraw at anytime as participation is voluntary and you are under no obligation. Please note you privacy is protected and there is no traceability of responses to participants. All data entered will be held electronically and only accessible to the researchers.