Evaluation of the Development of Critical Life Skills as a Result of Participating in Texas Youth Horse Judging Programs
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| Title: | Evaluation of the Development of Critical Life Skills as a Result of Participating in Texas Youth Horse Judging Programs |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ashley N. Dibbs, Jennifer Zoller, Chelsie Huseman, Scott Cummings |
| Source: | Journal of Extension. 2025 63(2). |
| Availability: | Clemson University Press. 116 Sigma Drive, Clemson, SC 29634. Tel: 864-656-7156; e-mail: journalofextension@clemson.edu; Web site: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 4 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Program Evaluation, Skill Development, Daily Living Skills, Youth Programs, Animals, Recreational Activities, Competition, Judges, Extracurricular Activities, Critical Thinking, Decision Making Skills, Public Speaking, Extension Education |
| Geographic Terms: | Texas |
| ISSN: | 1077-5315 |
| Abstract: | Competitive judging teams are valued forms of extracurricular learning tools for many youth students. Unfortunately, unless individuals have direct involvement in these programs the benefits often go unnoticed and undocumented. A survey was designed to assess self-perceived life skill development from current and past horse judging participants, as well as youth life skill development observed by adults. Participants identified critical thinking, decision making, and public speaking as the highest rated life skills developed. Adults ranked self-confidence, critical thinking and decision making as the skills they observe develop most frequently. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1482098 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Competitive judging teams are valued forms of extracurricular learning tools for many youth students. Unfortunately, unless individuals have direct involvement in these programs the benefits often go unnoticed and undocumented. A survey was designed to assess self-perceived life skill development from current and past horse judging participants, as well as youth life skill development observed by adults. Participants identified critical thinking, decision making, and public speaking as the highest rated life skills developed. Adults ranked self-confidence, critical thinking and decision making as the skills they observe develop most frequently. |
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| ISSN: | 1077-5315 |
