System usability survey for mobile application for horse training program.

Abstract

In order to effectively train a horse, it is critical to adopt exercise or training programs that are based on a correct training concept, as this can assist horse riders in having a proper planned training management and therefore developing their horse's performance. Mobile phone applications are so entwined in modern culture and are continuously accessible to users as they could be beneficial as mobile coaching systems. The goal of this research is to employ mobile application software to guide horse riders in conditioning their horses to optimal performance and to emphasize the need of using appropriate and accurate equipment. The theory of app development of the app will be using ADDIE model. The process of creating this mobile app will be undergoing five different phases of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation. A sample of 40 respondents had been given free access to use and try the mobile application before a System Usability Scale (SUS) test was given. Results from the five positive-preferred SUS components had obtained a range of mean from 4.30 to 4.60, which are very close to the ideal of 5.00. The range of standard deviation also shows better whereby the range are between 0.54948 to 0.91147 which are under common ideal practice which is 1.10. The results obtained show that the users were satisfied and the usability of the mobile application was good, up to 82.5% of the respondents were interested to install the mobile application, and positive feedbacks were also recorded. These results show that people are ready and willing to use the mobile application as an alternative way to an accessible horse exercise options and horse training programs in easier way.