The Impact of a Public Equine Facility on Visitor Anxiety and Future Engagement With Michigan’s Horse Industry

Health Care Worker Activity October 11 - 16, 2022: Area health care workers (n=57) participated in either a low (self-guided walking tour of HTRC), mid-level (grooming a horse) equine-assisted service (EAS) or control group (guided walk without horse interaction) at the MSU HTRC. Participants pre- and post-activity survey data are currently being analyzed to assess changes in their emotions due to EAS.

The development and launch of the MSU HTRC Self-Guided Tour APP and new facility signage has increased the enjoyment and educational value for HTRC visitors.

Riding Lesson Voucher: All Health Care Workers participating in this study (n=57) received a $40 riding lesson voucher that is redeemable at six participating equestrian riding lesson facilities in the greater Lansing area.

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Project Contact:

Christine Skelly
Animal Science
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
skellych@msu.edu

Partners

McLaren Health System
Building a partnership with MSU HTRC and McLaren Health Care Campus: This project has offered an opportunity for several informal discussions with MSU HTRC management and the McLaren Health Care Foundation chief officer. They plan to meet in early 2022 to continue discussing their shared vision of a beneficial partnership.

Report of calendar year 2021 activity.