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research project at the colleges main site. However, due to time constraints and the main site’s huge number of students it was deemed impractical for this study to take place at the main site. 5.5 Strengths Despite all these limitations the study did have areas of strength. The study was well thought out and managed to obtain all the data needed for the study to commence with little assistance which ensured that there was less room for human error. Both human participants were well trained and understood the protocol exactly. These same participants completed the whole data collection process so it was controlled. The study was also well designed to ensure that there would not be issues with carrying out the study. Areas that were particularly well designed were timings and practicality’s as these had realistic time frames. The study had a good sample size for a small-scale university project, however as discussed in the limitation section the size could be a limitation as well as a strength. A study with 7 horses enables the study to have a more effective relevance to industry as it is on more than three horses. The sample size in the present study is a similar size to Essner et al., (2013) who used ten dogs to measure heart rate. Although the sample size is effective, to make it more relevant to industry having a sample size closer to Fonessca et al., (2006) which was twenty-four would have a much higher relevance and validity. In order to make the present study more effective and relevant to the wider industry, increasing the number of horses could potentially lower the need for further research in the area as a higher number would be representative of the population. Despite this being the first study of its kind, as a pilot study it has advantages in being relevant to light therapy of horses. It is important for any researcher conducting a study carried out on animals that it must be in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act 2013. This means that the horses must not be in pain or caused suffering, be free to exhibit natural behaviours and have access to food and water. Using a heart rate monitor is an effective way of measuring heart rate and stress within the horse. The study by Essner et al., (2013) concluded that the Polar heart rate monitor used in the study was an effective method compared with an ECG. This finding improves the validity of the findings in the present study, making it more reliable to the equestrian industry as the current 29PDF Image | THE EFFECT OF LIGHT THERAPY ON HEART RATE, HORSES
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