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The Great Horse Owner Survey of Equine Veterinary Care
1.
1. In which type of equine activity do you participate (check all that apply)?
Pleasure/Trail riding
Dressage
Hunter/Jumper
Western Performance
Eventing
Racing
Competitive Driving
Endurance
Other
Other (please specify)
2.
How long have you owned or ridden horses?
Less than 1 year
One to five years
More than five years
3.
How many horses do you currently own or work with?
One
Two to four
More than four
4.
On average, how often do you see a veterinarian about EACH horse?
Never
Once a year
Two to four times a year
More than four times a year
5.
For which of the following reasons have you had your horse(s) examined in the past year?
Vaccination
Deworming
Dental examination or dental work
Acute illness (colic, respiratory disease, skin problem)
Ongoing illness
Lameness
Breeding/reproductive examination
Other (please specify)
6.
What part of the veterinary visit was most satisfying to you?
The treatment received by my animal
The veterinarian's skill
The veterinarian's bedside manner
The value for the treatment received
Other (please specify)
7.
Will you use the same veterinarian the next time your horse needs care?
Yes
No (please indicate why not)
8.
If you could improve one aspect of your veterinarian's services, what would it be?
Improve communication about my horse's condition
Discuss different options for treatment
Discuss financial costs of treatment
Discuss how I feel about my horse's health/condition
Arrive on time
9.
How did you find your veterinarian?
Recommendation (e.g., from friend, family, or relative)
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Researching on the internet
Other (please describe)
10.
How well does your veterinarian listen to you?
Extremely well
Very well
Moderately well
Slightly well
Not at all well
11.
How well does your veterinarian answer your questions?
Extremely well
Very well
Moderately well
Slightly well
Not at all well
12.
Veterinarians should discuss the cost of treatment before treating my horse
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
13.
Veterinarians should do what I say, since I know my horse best
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
14.
Veterinarians should ask about my feelings
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
15.
Veterinarians should educate me about my horse(s)
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
16.
Veterinarians should show kindness to my horse(s)
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
17.
Veterinarians should show kindness to me
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
18.
Equine veterinarians should also own horses
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
19.
Are you male or female?
Male
Female
20.
How old are you?
Under 21
21 - 40
40 - 60
Over 60
21.
What best describes your own work status?
Full time
Part time
Not working at the moment
Retired
22.
On average, how much money do you spend on your horse per year (estimate)?
Less than $250
$250 - 500
$500 - 1000
More than $1000
23.
On average, how much money do you spend on veterinary care for your horse per year?
Less than $250
$250 - 500
$500 - 1000
More than $1000