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Using video feedback to improve horseback-riding skills
Heather Kelley1, Raymond G Miltenberger1
1UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA.
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
|December 15, 2015
Summary
Video feedback significantly improved horseback riding skills in advanced beginners. This method enhanced performance in jumping, dressage, and flatwork positions, offering a new approach to equestrian training.
Area of Science:
- Equestrian sports science
- Motor learning
- Human-computer interaction in sports
Background:
- Effective feedback is crucial for skill acquisition in equestrian sports.
- Traditional feedback methods may have limitations in clearly demonstrating technique.
- Video feedback offers a potentially more objective and detailed method for skill analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the efficacy of video feedback in enhancing horseback riding skills.
- To assess the impact of video feedback on specific equestrian disciplines: jumping, dressage, and flatwork.
- To evaluate the improvement in riding position and technique among advanced beginning riders.
Main Methods:
- Employed a quasi-experimental design with a baseline and intervention phase.
- Intervention involved immediate video playback of riding attempts for rider and instructor review.
- Riding skills were objectively scored using standardized checklists for jumping, dressage, and flatwork positions.
Main Results:
- All participants demonstrated significant improvements in correct riding skills after video feedback intervention.
- Video feedback facilitated a clearer understanding of technique for both riders and instructors.
- Objective scoring confirmed enhanced performance across all targeted skill sets.
Conclusions:
- Video feedback is an effective tool for improving advanced beginning riders' equestrian skills.
- The immediate visual reinforcement aids in correcting technique and refining riding position.
- This methodology presents a valuable addition to equestrian coaching and skill development strategies.
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