Industry snapshot

Welcome to the first equine assisted learning and therapies INTERNATIONAL survey!  This is a world wide collaborative effort between many equine assisted professionals and organizations initiated by the PATH International equine assisted learning committee. The purpose of this survey is to gain insight as to the existing state of our industry and also to see where the interest is for the future. The results of this survey will be shared with the collaborating organizations to help them plan for the future needs of the industry. You have been selected to participate in this survey because of the amazing work you do and will do in the future.   This is your chance to share information and have your voice heard about what is needed to support the growth of the industry and ultimately, your career. There are 21 questions and we hope you will answer all that apply to you.  The more information we have, the greater the impact.  So don't miss out on your chance to take part!!!

As a thank you for your time, we will draw randomly from those who participate for fun prizes and gift cards!!  All information will be shared among each contributing organization, however, all contact information will be removed and kept confidential.

Thank you for your time!

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* 1. Please enter the name of your organization or center and a contact email address.  Only survey's with a valid email address will be able to participate in the drawing for prizes.  (We have to know how to let you know you have a free Starbucks waiting for you or a free gift card if you win!!  But we will never share your information or make it public.)

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* 2. Where are you located?  (Please let us know what country, state, province or area where you live.  Organizations can better support your business with marketing, education and training if they know where you are!)

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* 3. If you operate a program, what is your total annual budget? (This information helps us develop a baseline for future surveys to track the growth of our industry.)

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* 4. How many horses do you have in your program? Please include what breeds or types of horses make up your herd. (We know you have your favorites.  We want to know which ones work best in your program as this could lead to potential funding!)

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* 5. What is the primary type of interaction you offer with the horses? If you offer more than one type, please include that in the OTHER section.

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* 6. About how many total hours are worked by your volunteers each week? (This number will be used to calculate economic impact on the horse industry.  This number has a huge impact on all kinds of funding sources in your area.)

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* 7. Are you making a full time living working in equine assisted learning and/or therapies?  (This is the million dollar question isn't it? We want to know if you can make a career doing this work.)

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* 8. Please list barriers or the things that keep you from making a living full time doing equine assisted learning and therapies?

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