# The Dunning-Kruger effect, joint research by Professor Justin Kruger on self-perception, is referenced in a new report on equestrians

1 Faculty News October 25, 2018 ![Horse & Hound logo ](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/horseandhound192x144.jpg?itok=QQUArBc1)>

Excerpt from [Horse & Hound](https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/riders-think-know-research-shows-668964) -- "The research was the first to provide evidence of the Dunning-Kruger effect, by which lower performers tend to be unaware of their lack of knowledge or ability, within equestrians. ... 'No doubt you have experienced a situation where someone’s performance is below average but they are confident their performance is excellent,' the authors said. 'This is the Dunning-Kruger effect in action.'"

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