How did you choose your horse's name?

I kept the name he/she came with – 2 votes
I named him/her after a fictional or historical character – 0 votes
I named him/her based on a physical characteristic or personality trate – 2 votes

I'm not sure - I just picked something that sounded good – 1 vote


Will you be competing in horse shows this year?

Yes, I'll probably show as much as last year – 2 votes
Yes, I'm planning on going to more shows than I did last year – 2 votes
Yes, but not as much as last year – 3 votes

No, I'm not competing this year – 0 votes
No, I never compete in horse shows - 3 votes


Have your views on helmet use changed?

No, I've always worn a helmet – 3 votes
No, I've never worn a helmet – 1 vote
Yes, I used to wear a helmet but now I don't – 4 votes

Yes, I didn't always wear one but now I do – 1 vote
Yes, a bad fall or injury has changed my mind - 0 votes


Have you ever taken an equestrian vacation?

I've taken a trip to see a major equestrian event or attaction – 1 vote
I've taken my horse camping – 0 votes
I've been to a dude rance/western vaction – 0 votes

I've gone on a riding vacation somewhere exotic – 3 votes
I've never taken an equestrian vacation - 5 votes


Where does your horse prefer to work?

In an indoor arena – 2 votes
In an outdoor arena – 4 votes
On the trail – 1 vote

Anywhere – 2 votes
He/she prefers not to work - 2 votes


What's your least favorite thing about riding in the warm weather?

My horse gets too hot – 1 vote
I get too hot – 1 vote
Flies and other bugs – 6 votes

Risk of sunburn – 0 votes
Nothing. I love everything about riding in warm weather - 0 votes


Of the new horse products you try, how many of them don't work out?

They always work – 0 votes
Three out of every four – 4 votes
Two out of four – 0 votes

One out of every four – 1 vote
They never seem to work - 1 vote


Are you interested in a horse-related career?

Yes, I plan to have a horse-related career in the future – 1 vote
Yes, I currently work in the horse industry – 2 votes
No, I'd rather have horses be a hobby – 8 votes

Yes, I'd like to but I think it's too late for me to change careers – 3 votes
Undecided - 0 votes


Will you be attending the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky this September?

Yes, I wouldn't miss it – 0 votes
I haven't decided yet – 0 votes
No, unfortunately it's not in my budget – 4 votes

No, I'm not interested in the World Equestrian Games – 1 vote
I didn't know about the World Equestrian Games - 2 votes


Do you own a senior horse?

Yes, my horse is older than 20 – 0 votes
My horse is between 15-20 – 1 vote
My horse is between 10-15 – 4 votes
My horse is just a youngster – 10 and under – 2 votes


What horse event would you love to see in person?

The Olympics - 5 votes
World Equestrian Games or other international competition - 1 vote
My favorite breed's world or national championship - 2 votes
Professional rodeo championship - 1 vote
The Kentucky Derby or other Triple Crown Races - 3 votes


What do you think of rodeos?

I think they're exciting – I'm a rodeo fan - 7 votes
I don't know much about them, but I'd be interested to learn more - 2 votes
I think some rodeo events are cruel and should be more regulated or banned - 0 votes
I'm not interested in rodeos - 3 votes


Do you wear a helmet when you ride?

Yes - 3 votes
No - 4 votes
Sometimes, depending upon the horse I'm riding and/or the type of riding I'm doing - 5 votes


Do you take riding lessons?

Once a week or more - 8 votes
Once in awhile - 0 votes
I used to, but I don't now - 2 votes
I've never taken riding lessons - 1 vote


Where in the world would you like to take a horsey holiday?

Anywhere there's a beach for galloping - 8 votes
Australia - 3 votes
England - 1 votes
Ireland - 10 votes
The American West - 5 votes


Do you buy your horse(s) Christmas gifts?

Yes, food or treat related - 3 votes
Yes, tack related - 2 votes
Yes, other type of gift - 0 votes
No - 1 vote


Results of the equestrian discipline you'd most like to see added to the Olympics:

Driving - 1 vote
Endurance - 1 vote
Reining - 11 votes
Vaulting - 3 votes
Other - 3 votes


Results of whether you've tried any holistic treatments on your horse:

I've tried it and it worked - 4 votes
I've tried it and it didn't work -   2 votes
I've never tried it, but might consider it - 9 votes

I've never tried it and I never will - 0 votes


Results of whether you've adjusted your horse budget due to the rising cost of gas, food, and other essentials:

Yes - 13 votes
No
  -   2 votes
Not yet - 2 votes


Results of whether you think Big Brown will win the Belmont Stakes:

Yes -   10 votes
No   -     0 votes


Results of whether your horse is microchipped:

Yes -   0 votes
No   -  4 votes


Results of what kind of dewormer you use:

Liquid - 0 votes
Gel - 0 votes
Paste - 7 votes
Daily Pellets - 5 votes

 

Results of whether you're the only equestrian in your family:

Yes -    9 votes
No   -  13 votes


Results of whether you feed your horse supplements or not:

Yes -  20 votes
No   -    3 votes
Don't own a horse - 2 votes


Results of whether you've been naughty or nice:

Naughty - 3 votes
Nice         - 1 vote
Mostly naughty, but I'm hoping I can make it to Christmas being nice - 1 vote


Results of having been injured in a horse-riding accident:

Yes - 9 votes
No  - 5 votes


Results of who is your favorite nationally-known horse trainer:

Clinton Anderson - 1 vote
Chris Cox - 1 vote
Julie Goodnight - 6 votes
John Lyons - 7 votes
Pat & Linda Parelli - 4 votes
Stacy Westfall - 1 vote
Other - 4 votes

 


Results of do you think horse slaughter should be banned:

Yes - 15 votes
No -     8 votes
Not sure - 1 vote

 


 

Results of putting shoes on your horse or keeping your horse barefoot:

Barefoot - 11 votes
Front shoes only - 4 votes
Full set of shoes - 1 vote

 


Results of how many horses do you own:

0 -   3 votes
1 -   7 votes
2 -   1 vote
3 -   0 votes
4 -   0 votes
5+ - 1 vote

 


Results of how many times per week do you ride:

0 days - 0 votes
1 day -   2 votes
2 days - 3 votes
3 days - 1 vote
4 days - 0 votes
5 days - 0 votes
6 days - 3 votes
7 days - 1 vote

 


Results of favorite style of riding:

Dressage - 0 votes
Hunt seat - 0 votes
Saddle seat - 1 vote
Trail - 1 vote
Western Pleasure - 9 votes

 


Results of favorite color of horse poll:

Chestnut - 5 votes
Buckskin - 4 votes
Bay - 3 votes
Sorrel - 3 votes
Black - 2 votes
Gray - 1 vote
Palomino - 1 vote
Pinto - 1 vote


 

Results of favorite horse breed poll:

Quarter Horse - 8 votes
Paint - 5 votes
Arabian - 3 votes
Morgan - 2 votes
Appaloosa - 0 votes

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