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Survey Archive
March, 2005 - What's Most Important When Choosing A Place To Board/Train? - 39 Respondents.
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| Trainer(s) |
9 |
23.1% |
| Cost |
3 |
7.7% |
| Facility |
16 |
41.0% |
| Amenities |
2 |
5.12% |
| Location |
0 |
0% |
| Barn Atmosphere |
9 |
23.1% |
April, 2005 - Breeding Season Is Upon Us. Which Is Most Important To You When Choosing A Stallion To Breed To Your Mare? - 22 Respondents.
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| Breed Of Stallion |
2 |
9.09% |
| Stallion's Size, Color |
1 |
4.55% |
| Stallion's Conformation |
5 |
22.73% |
| Stud Fee |
0 |
0% |
| Performance Record Of Stallion |
5 |
22.73% |
| Performance Records Of Offspring |
9 |
40.91% |
May, 2005 - How Quickly Do You Call Your Vet If Your Horse Is Lame Or Sick? - 27 Respondents.
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| Immediately - My Vet's On My Speed Dial |
7 |
26.92% |
| First I Do What I Can |
17 |
62.96% |
| I Only Call In Extreme Emergencies |
1 |
3.85% |
| The Barn Manager Decides Whether To Call |
2 |
7.69% |
June, 2005 - What Is The Primary Reason That You Show Your Horse(s)? - 23 Respondents.
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| To Win Awards Or Money |
0 |
0% |
| To Enjoy The Social Aspects Of Shows |
6 |
26.09% |
| To Promote My Horse(s) In Order To Sell |
1 |
4.35% |
| To Promote Myself As A Rider |
11 |
47.83% |
| Other Reason |
5 |
21.74% |
July, 2005 - What Do You Feed Your Horse?- 39 Respondents.
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| Sweet Feed |
5 |
12.82% |
| A "Complete" Feed (Like Advantage) |
3 |
7.69% |
| Oats Or Corn |
2 |
5.13% |
| A Pelleted Feed (Like Strategy) |
20 |
51.28% |
| A Combination Of 2 Or More Of The Above |
7 |
17.95% |
| None Of The Above |
2 |
5.13% |
August, 2005 - What Is The Primary Reason That You Ride? - 26 Respondents.
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| To Develop My Horsemanship Skills |
9 |
34.62% |
| To Learn/Understand More About Horses |
4 |
15.38% |
| To Train Horses |
4 |
15.38% |
| For Exercise Or Pleasure |
6 |
23.08% |
| Other Reason |
3 |
11.54% |
September, 2005 - Horse Cloning Is The Wave Of The Future. A Company Is Currently Offering The Service At A Very High Price. When The Cost Is No Longer Prohibitive, Would You Consider Doing It With Your Favorite Horse? - 32 Respondents.
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| Yes |
11 |
34.38% |
| No |
3 |
9.38% |
| I Might Do It |
7 |
21.88% |
| I Would Never Do It |
11 |
34.38% |
October, 2005 - The Two Recent Hurricanes Have Driven Automotive Fuel Prices Skyward! What Impact Will This Have On Your Horse Activities (Showing, Trailering To Lessons, Etc.)? - 26 Respondents.
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| Fuel Prices Will Have No Effect |
8 |
30.77% |
| I'll Think Twice Before Making Trips |
8 |
30.77% |
| Fuel Prices Will Force Me To Cut Back |
7 |
26.92% |
| I Might Buy A More Fuel Efficient Vehicle |
3 |
11.54% |
November, 2005 - Who Provides The Most Support To You Relative To Your Horse Activities? - 26 Respondents.
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| My Spouse Or Significant Other |
5 |
19.23% |
| My Parents Or Family |
7 |
26.92% |
| My Friend(s) |
2 |
7.69% |
| My Trainer |
7 |
26.92% |
| My Horse |
2 |
7.69% |
| My Dog |
3 |
11.54% |
December, 2005 - What's Most Important To You When Choosing A Trainer? - 29 Respondents.
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| The Trainer's Personal Competitive Record |
4 |
13.79% |
| The Trainer's Years Of Experience |
3 |
10.34% |
| The Trainer's Ability To Communicate |
8 |
27.59% |
| The Show Success Of The Trainer's Students |
3 |
10.34% |
| The Trainer's Honesty And Integrity |
11 |
37.93% |
January, 2006 - What Breed Is Your Show Horse (Dressage Or Hunter/Jumper)? - 39 Respondents
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| Swedish Warmblood |
6 |
15.38% |
| Dutch Warmblood |
6 |
15.38% |
| Hanoverian |
4 |
10.26% |
| Holsteiner |
0 |
0% |
| Oldenburg |
1 |
2.56% |
| Other Warmblood |
1 |
2.56% |
| Warmblood Cross |
1 |
2.56% |
| Thoroughbred |
13 |
33.33% |
| Other |
7 |
17.95% |
February, 2006 - Should Carriage Horses Be Banned From New York City? - 23 Respondents
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| Yes, Definitely |
7 |
30.43% |
| No, The ASPCA Is On Top Of It |
4 |
17.39% |
| They Should Be Restricted To Central Park |
9 |
39.13% |
| I'm Not Sure |
3 |
13.04% |
March, 2006 - The Rollkur Training Controversy - Overbending The Horse's Neck - What Do You Think? - 32 Respondents.
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| Frees The Horse's Back And Develops Back Muscles |
7 |
21.88% |
| Anky Does It, So It Can't Be Wrong |
0 |
0% |
| Horses Trained This Way Are Being Harmed |
7 |
21.88% |
| I Hope The Trend To Use This Method Will Die Out |
18 |
56.25% |
April, 2006 - Recently A Barn Fire Took The Lives Of 24 Horses Here In Freehold. Do You Insure Your Horse(s) For Mortality And Major Medical? - 20 Respondents.
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| Yes, All Of My Horses Are Fully Insured |
7 |
35.00% |
| Yes, But Only For Mortality |
1 |
5.00% |
| Sometimes - It Depends On The Horse |
7 |
35.00% |
| No, It's Just Too Expensive |
5 |
25.00% |
May, 2006 - When Did You Start Riding? - 23 Respondents.
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| As A Child |
17 |
73.91% |
| As A Teenager |
5 |
21.74% |
| As A Young Adult |
1 |
4.35% |
| As A Mature Adult |
0 |
0% |
| When I Was Over 50 |
0 |
0% |
June, 2006 - How Do Horses Impact Your Professional Life? - 13 Respondents.
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| Greatly, I'm A Professional Rider/Trainer |
2 |
15.38% |
| Horses Are My Passion, But Not My Livelihood |
7 |
53.85% |
| Horses Are My Hobby |
1 |
7.69% |
| I Have A Non-Riding Equine Career |
3 |
23.08% |
July, 2006 - Will Debbie McDonald And Brentina Win An Individual Medal At The WEG In August? - 14 Respondents.
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| Yes, She Will Win The Gold |
3 |
21.43% |
| Yes, She'll Take The Silver |
2 |
14.29% |
| Yes, She Will Win The Bronze |
4 |
28.57% |
| No, But She'll Finish In The Top Ten |
5 |
35.71% |
August, 2006 - On May 20th, Barbaro Had A Tragic Breakdown While Competing In The Preakness. How Closely Have You Tracked His Surgery/Recovery? - 12 Respondents.
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| I Try To Get A Daily Update |
6 |
50.00% |
| I Look For News At Least Once A Week |
4 |
33.33% |
| If I See An Article About Him I'll Read It |
2 |
16.67% |
| Who's Barbaro? |
0 |
0% |
September, 2006 - Do You Think Horses Can Think Through Problems? - 12 Respondents.
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| Yes, They Are Very Intelligent |
7 |
58.33% |
| I'm Not Sure, But Sometimes Horses Surprise You |
2 |
16.67% |
| No, Horses Aren't That Bright |
1 |
8.33% |
| I Think More Research Needs To Be Done |
2 |
16.67% |
October, 2006 - If You Wanted To Purchase A Trained Sporthorse For Dressage Or Jumping, What Would Be Your FIRST Approach? - 11 Respondents.
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| Internet Search |
4 |
36.36% |
| Classified Ads In Trade Magazines |
1 |
9.09% |
| Word Of Mouth |
6 |
54.55% |
| Local Newspaper |
0 |
0% |
November, 2006 - When Selecting Your New Horse, Which Characteristic Is Most Important To You? - 16 Respondents.
ITEM |
NUMBER OF VOTES |
PERCENTAGE |
| Level Of Training |
1 |
6.25% |
| Show Record |
0 |
0% |
| Temperament |
8 |
50.00% |
| Physical Traits Of Horse |
6 |
37.5% |
| Reputation Of Sales Barn/Person |
1 |
6.25% |
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