giorgia
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Hi, I am currently studying an extended project qualification, the topic I have chosen to discuss is 'factors affecting horse behavior'. As part of my research I am looking for other peoples experience, particularly on gastric ulcers: however, aspects of temperament and rider errors are also included. It would be greatly appreciated if you could answer the below questionnaire in as much detail as possible! Feel free to provide any more information you think may be relevant regarding your experiences! I can provide my email address if this is preferred, thanks in advance.
1) What breed is your horse(s)?
2)Which best describes the activities your horse participates in?
Leisure rides including hacking and pleasure rides
Leisure rides including hacking and competing at unaffiliated shows and events
Amateur rides, competing at affiliated shows and events
Amateur rides and hunts
Amateur rides, hunts and point-to-points
Other(please specify)
3)Typically how many hours is your horse exercised each week?
4)Rank the following based on which affects horse behavior, with 1 being the most
Gastric ulcers
Rider error
Horse temperament
5)Is your horse on a strict diet?
6)If yes, why?
7)To your knowledge, has your horse ever had gastric ulcers?
8)If yes; did you experience any of these symptoms?
Poor performance
Poor appetite
Weight loss
Change in behavior i.e. refusal to be tacked up or exercised
Poor condition
Colic
N/A
Other(please specify)
9)If yes; what treatment did you use?
10)Does your horses behavior change according to the rider? If yes please give an example.
11)In your opinion does horse behavior depend on their breed?
12)What is your horses behavior like on a daily basis?
Friendly
Aggressive
Playful
Pleasant
Bossy/dominant
Other(please specify)
13)How old is your horse(s)?
1) What breed is your horse(s)?
2)Which best describes the activities your horse participates in?
Leisure rides including hacking and pleasure rides
Leisure rides including hacking and competing at unaffiliated shows and events
Amateur rides, competing at affiliated shows and events
Amateur rides and hunts
Amateur rides, hunts and point-to-points
Other(please specify)
3)Typically how many hours is your horse exercised each week?
4)Rank the following based on which affects horse behavior, with 1 being the most
Gastric ulcers
Rider error
Horse temperament
5)Is your horse on a strict diet?
6)If yes, why?
7)To your knowledge, has your horse ever had gastric ulcers?
8)If yes; did you experience any of these symptoms?
Poor performance
Poor appetite
Weight loss
Change in behavior i.e. refusal to be tacked up or exercised
Poor condition
Colic
N/A
Other(please specify)
9)If yes; what treatment did you use?
10)Does your horses behavior change according to the rider? If yes please give an example.
11)In your opinion does horse behavior depend on their breed?
12)What is your horses behavior like on a daily basis?
Friendly
Aggressive
Playful
Pleasant
Bossy/dominant
Other(please specify)
13)How old is your horse(s)?
