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I've been asked to post this on behalf of a student doing her Dissertation. All help hugely appreciated, thankyou. Email addy to send answers to is: kirstin.tranter@durham.gov.uk
Title of study: Should everyone that mounts a horse be wearing a body protector?
Name of investigator: Kirstin Tranter
BRIEF
This research is being conducted at University of Derby as work for MSc Environmental Health.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of body protectors in everyday equestrian activities.
This survey is designed to gain an insight into the experiences of riders and horse owners, and how they feel about wearing a body protector.
All participants in this survey will remain anonymous. No names or attributed quotes will be included in the finished report.
PARTICIPANTS CONSENT
I have been informed of and understand the purpose of this study and its procedures and wish to participate. I also understand that in the debriefing session at the end of my participation I will have further opportunity to ask any questions about this study. I understand that the data collected for this study is strictly confidential and I will not be identifiable in any report of this study. I further understand that I may withdraw from the study at any time without prejudice to me.
Print name Signature Date
__________________ ___________________ __________
Survey questions for Owner/riders
If you are completing this survey electronically, please use an X instead of a tick.
1. Please tick which age group you belong to:
Under 16
16-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
2. Please tick your gender:
Male Female
3. How long have you enjoyed horse riding as a pastime? (Please tick)
0-1 years
2-4 years
5-8 years
9-15 years
16 years+
4. Would you classify yourself as
(Please tick the statement that most applies to you)
A nervous rider
A weak rider
An inexperienced rider
A confident rider
A strong rider
An experienced rider
5. Do you own your own horse? (Please tick)
Yes No
6. How often do you ride? (Please Tick)
More than once a week
Once a week
Once a fortnight
Once a month
Infrequently.
Other, Please state
7. What disciplines do you take part in? ( Tick all that apply)
Dressage
Show Jumping
Hunter trials
Team chasing
Eventing
Hunting
Reining
Schooling
Hacking
Pleasure Rides
Driving
Vaulting
Gymkhana games
Pony Club/Riding Club
Race/Work Riding
Breaking in
Other (Please state)
___________________________
8. For which disciplines would you wear a body protector to participate? (Tick all that apply)
Dressage
Show Jumping
Hunter trials
Team chasing
Eventing
Hunting
Reining
Schooling
Hacking
Pleasure Rides
Driving
Vaulting
Gymkhana games
Pony Club/Riding Club
Race/Work Riding
Breaking in
Other (Please state)_________________________
Yes No
9. Do you own a body protector? (Please tick)
Yes No
10. If yes, please state which brand/model
________________________________________________________
11. How long have you owned your body protector for? (Please tick)
0-1 years
1-2 years
3-5 years
6-8 years
9 years +
12. How many times have you fallen in this time whilst wearing your body protector? (please tick)
0-2
3-5
6-10
11-15
16+
13. Was your body protector professionally fitted? (Please tick)
Yes No
14. How does your body protector fit? (Please tick)
Very tight Quite tight but comfortable
Comfortable and supportive but not tight Very loose
Flaps about a bit Other: Please state below
15. Are there any kinds of body protector you would not use? (Please tick)
Yes No
16. If yes, which?
________________________________________________________
Why?
________________________________________________________
17. Do you agree with any of the following statements? (Please tick)
Yes No
I feel safer when riding in my body protector
I feel less safe riding with my body protector than without
I only use my body protector when I am required to do so
I use my body protector whenever I ride any horse
I feel safer getting on to a strange horse wearing my body protector
I believe that my body protector is an important piece of safety equipment
I believe that my body protector is as important as my riding hat
I do not enjoy wearing a body protector
My body protector impedes my balance
My body protector allows me to move freely
My body protector has prevented serious injury in the past
My body protector has caused serious injury in the past.
18. Please give details of how often you -
Ride without a body protector
Ride without a riding hat
Ride without stirrups
Ride without a saddle
Ride without proper riding boots
Ride without a bridle
19. Have you ever sustained any of the following injuries as the result of a fall from a horse? (Please tick)
Yes No
Broken a bone
Dislocation of a joint
Torn / pulled a tendon/muscle
Concussion/head injury/unconsciousness
Chest or abdominal injury
Spinal injury
Severe bruising
Feeling winded
Minor bruising
None of the above
20. If yes, do you feel that wearing a body protector did / would have reduced your injuries?
Yes No
20. How often do you change your body protector? (Please tick all that apply)
Once a year, whether it needs it or not
Every 2 years
Every 3-4 years
Every 5-6 years
When it starts to look worn
When it gets too thin
When it no longer meets the latest safety standard
When I have a bad fall wearing it
Whenever I fall wearing it
Whenever I have the cash
21. Is there any other protective equipment that you regularly use, aside from boots, hat, body protector? Would you consider using an Air jacket?
______________________________________________________
Would you consider using an Air jacket?
______________________________________________________
DEBRIEF
Thank you very much for participating in this research. I would be very grateful of you would return this form to me as soon as possible, either by email to kirstin.tranter@durham.gov.uk or by post to 7 Stainmore Close, Startforth, Barnard Castle, Co Durham DL12 9DY.
If you have any queries about the research or any of the questions, please contact me at any time and I will be happy to answer your questions.
If you would like a copy of the finished report, please would you indicate below and supply your email address.
Thank you once again for giving up your time to contribute to this research.
Title of study: Should everyone that mounts a horse be wearing a body protector?
Name of investigator: Kirstin Tranter
BRIEF
This research is being conducted at University of Derby as work for MSc Environmental Health.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of body protectors in everyday equestrian activities.
This survey is designed to gain an insight into the experiences of riders and horse owners, and how they feel about wearing a body protector.
All participants in this survey will remain anonymous. No names or attributed quotes will be included in the finished report.
PARTICIPANTS CONSENT
I have been informed of and understand the purpose of this study and its procedures and wish to participate. I also understand that in the debriefing session at the end of my participation I will have further opportunity to ask any questions about this study. I understand that the data collected for this study is strictly confidential and I will not be identifiable in any report of this study. I further understand that I may withdraw from the study at any time without prejudice to me.
Print name Signature Date
__________________ ___________________ __________
Survey questions for Owner/riders
If you are completing this survey electronically, please use an X instead of a tick.
1. Please tick which age group you belong to:
Under 16
16-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
2. Please tick your gender:
Male Female
3. How long have you enjoyed horse riding as a pastime? (Please tick)
0-1 years
2-4 years
5-8 years
9-15 years
16 years+
4. Would you classify yourself as
(Please tick the statement that most applies to you)
A nervous rider
A weak rider
An inexperienced rider
A confident rider
A strong rider
An experienced rider
5. Do you own your own horse? (Please tick)
Yes No
6. How often do you ride? (Please Tick)
More than once a week
Once a week
Once a fortnight
Once a month
Infrequently.
Other, Please state
7. What disciplines do you take part in? ( Tick all that apply)
Dressage
Show Jumping
Hunter trials
Team chasing
Eventing
Hunting
Reining
Schooling
Hacking
Pleasure Rides
Driving
Vaulting
Gymkhana games
Pony Club/Riding Club
Race/Work Riding
Breaking in
Other (Please state)
___________________________
8. For which disciplines would you wear a body protector to participate? (Tick all that apply)
Dressage
Show Jumping
Hunter trials
Team chasing
Eventing
Hunting
Reining
Schooling
Hacking
Pleasure Rides
Driving
Vaulting
Gymkhana games
Pony Club/Riding Club
Race/Work Riding
Breaking in
Other (Please state)_________________________
Yes No
9. Do you own a body protector? (Please tick)
Yes No
10. If yes, please state which brand/model
________________________________________________________
11. How long have you owned your body protector for? (Please tick)
0-1 years
1-2 years
3-5 years
6-8 years
9 years +
12. How many times have you fallen in this time whilst wearing your body protector? (please tick)
0-2
3-5
6-10
11-15
16+
13. Was your body protector professionally fitted? (Please tick)
Yes No
14. How does your body protector fit? (Please tick)
Very tight Quite tight but comfortable
Comfortable and supportive but not tight Very loose
Flaps about a bit Other: Please state below
15. Are there any kinds of body protector you would not use? (Please tick)
Yes No
16. If yes, which?
________________________________________________________
Why?
________________________________________________________
17. Do you agree with any of the following statements? (Please tick)
Yes No
I feel safer when riding in my body protector
I feel less safe riding with my body protector than without
I only use my body protector when I am required to do so
I use my body protector whenever I ride any horse
I feel safer getting on to a strange horse wearing my body protector
I believe that my body protector is an important piece of safety equipment
I believe that my body protector is as important as my riding hat
I do not enjoy wearing a body protector
My body protector impedes my balance
My body protector allows me to move freely
My body protector has prevented serious injury in the past
My body protector has caused serious injury in the past.
18. Please give details of how often you -
Ride without a body protector
Ride without a riding hat
Ride without stirrups
Ride without a saddle
Ride without proper riding boots
Ride without a bridle
19. Have you ever sustained any of the following injuries as the result of a fall from a horse? (Please tick)
Yes No
Broken a bone
Dislocation of a joint
Torn / pulled a tendon/muscle
Concussion/head injury/unconsciousness
Chest or abdominal injury
Spinal injury
Severe bruising
Feeling winded
Minor bruising
None of the above
20. If yes, do you feel that wearing a body protector did / would have reduced your injuries?
Yes No
20. How often do you change your body protector? (Please tick all that apply)
Once a year, whether it needs it or not
Every 2 years
Every 3-4 years
Every 5-6 years
When it starts to look worn
When it gets too thin
When it no longer meets the latest safety standard
When I have a bad fall wearing it
Whenever I fall wearing it
Whenever I have the cash
21. Is there any other protective equipment that you regularly use, aside from boots, hat, body protector? Would you consider using an Air jacket?
______________________________________________________
Would you consider using an Air jacket?
______________________________________________________
DEBRIEF
Thank you very much for participating in this research. I would be very grateful of you would return this form to me as soon as possible, either by email to kirstin.tranter@durham.gov.uk or by post to 7 Stainmore Close, Startforth, Barnard Castle, Co Durham DL12 9DY.
If you have any queries about the research or any of the questions, please contact me at any time and I will be happy to answer your questions.
If you would like a copy of the finished report, please would you indicate below and supply your email address.
Thank you once again for giving up your time to contribute to this research.
