As you may or may not know, there isn't much out there in terms of research on our sport. I know because I looked for it!And when I couldn't find anything, I decided that we needed to create the information.
This idea had been roaming in my mind for a few years now when through complete happenstance at a family function, I met someone who was related to the Professor
with whom I am now working! I was Manager of Sport / Coaching at Equine Canada and when they found out what I did they spoke to me about Céline, a Professor of Psychology at Ottawa University who was also passionate about horses. I gave them my card and asked them to get her to contact me. Together we devised a plan to create this study.
Thankfully we were granted some funding and are at the initial stages of this exciting new project.
I have been working closely with Céline and some students from the University of Ottawa to develop the questions and coordinate the interviews needed to gather preliminary information. This study aims to better understand the factors that are most influential in the performance and development of equestrian athletes. A topic that hasn't yet been explored.
With this information I am hoping to help all equestrian athletes as well as Governing bodies, to improve our sport ethics, coach training and Long-Term Athlete Development model.
I thank all of you in advance for your ongoing support! :)
Wishing you success,
Isabelle
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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