Survey request - horse owner decisions

[smolmaus]

I have completed it and thought it was a good survey in that it gave specific scenarios to consider, rather than asking for personal experience (although it did that too). This really helps in establishing how different people would react in a given situation and takes out all the nuance of real life situations, that complicate the answers/decisions. Would be very interested in the results when you have analysed them, if you are able to share.

Yes, was rather expecting to be asked for more detail on personal experience. But you're right that it's how we would all like to react to the same scenario that is the useful info. Every circumstance is different.

Interesting study! Very well put together questionnaire too.

 

[nagblagger]

Done
I agree, the last 5 answers in the 'what order...' were a bit irrelevant in my situation.

 

[Tarragon]

Done. A well designed questionnaire and thought provoking.

 

[Sanversera]

done

 

[Floofball]

Done

 

[bruary]

Best survey I've don for ages, interesting and well considered questions - and very relevant to me

thank you for completing it and your kind comments - it is unfortunate how relevant it is to many of us.

 

[bruary]

Interesting survey and good to see one that makes me think with some excellent questions.

thank you so much!

 

[bruary]

Done.
My paddock sound pony was bought as a companion. Ended up able to be ridden only to end up with issues at 10 and become companion again.

Euthanasia was considered at one point as she struggled to lift a hind foot - she could but if she thought about it too much she couldn't. It took months of reassuring her she could have her foot back for balance if needed. - this occurred after she had a new farrier once (he was patient and gentle with her but she suddenly couldn't give him that foot and the more we tried the more she panicked so we called it a day). I trimmed it the best I could until my farrier could come out.

Thank you so much. It is often about the right team supporting you whether you can get through the difficult stages to give our horses the best life. Great to read how you managed this.

 

[bruary]

done

thank you so much!

 

[bruary]

Done

thank you so much!

 

[bruary]

Completed. Really interesting survey.

Thank you, really appreciate everyone completing it.

 

[bruary]

I also noticed this. I bought my Shetland as a companion/project, fully aware she'd never be sound enough for any work. She's never been working before either. But she's a fun little field ornament.

Thank you so much. I tried to include every option - but that's a very valid point, thank you and Nasicus for flagging!

 

[bruary]

Done
I agree, the last 5 answers in the 'what order...' were a bit irrelevant in my situation.

Thank you so much. There are limitations with the survey software as this wasn't my original plan - the priority being the top options, but it's all useful data.

 

[bruary]

Completed - thought provoking.

I would comment that I have been the new owner - for a horse that needed the reduced workload;( following surgery and rehab from kissing spine)

Thank you - horse ownership is tough - well done for doing what you could.

 

[bruary]

I have completed it and thought it was a good survey in that it gave specific scenarios to consider, rather than asking for personal experience (although it did that too). This really helps in establishing how different people would react in a given situation and takes out all the nuance of real life situations, that complicate the answers/decisions. Would be very interested in the results when you have analysed them, if you are able to share.

Thank you so much. Yes, the final results can be shared. Please can you email me on my university email address so I have your details for sharing in future? I'm including it here but please take out the spaces either side of the '@' C.E.Sealey @ sms.ed.ac.uk

 

[bruary]

Completed last night. Very thought provoking. Would be interested to see the results.

Thank you so much. Yes, the final results can be shared. Please can you email me on my university email address so I have your details for sharing in future? I'm including it here but please take out the spaces either side of the '@' C.E.Sealey @ sms.ed.ac.uk

 

[bruary]

Yes, was rather expecting to be asked for more detail on personal experience. But you're right that it's how we would all like to react to the same scenario that is the useful info. Every circumstance is different.

Interesting study! Very well put together questionnaire too.

Thank you so much for completing the survey and your kind comments.