The Great Horse Owner Survey of Equine Veterinary Care Question Title * 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) Question Title * 2. How long have you owned or ridden horses? Less than 1 year One to five years More than five years Question Title * 3. How many horses do you currently own or work with? One Two to four More than four Question Title * 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 Question Title * 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) Question Title * 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) Question Title * 7. Will you use the same veterinarian the next time your horse needs care? Yes No (please indicate why not) Question Title * 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 Question Title * 9. How did you find your veterinarian? Recommendation (e.g., from friend, family, or relative) Advertisement Researching on the internet Other (please describe) Question Title * 10. How well does your veterinarian listen to you? Extremely well Very well Moderately well Slightly well Not at all well Question Title * 11. How well does your veterinarian answer your questions? Extremely well Very well Moderately well Slightly well Not at all well Question Title * 12. Veterinarians should discuss the cost of treatment before treating my horse Question Title * 13. Veterinarians should do what I say, since I know my horse best Question Title * 14. Veterinarians should ask about my feelings Question Title * 15. Veterinarians should educate me about my horse(s) Question Title * 16. Veterinarians should show kindness to my horse(s) Question Title * 17. Veterinarians should show kindness to me Question Title * 18. Equine veterinarians should also own horses Question Title * 19. Are you male or female? Male Female Question Title * 20. How old are you? Under 21 21 - 40 40 - 60 Over 60 Question Title * 21. What best describes your own work status? Full time Part time Not working at the moment Retired Question Title * 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 Question Title * 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 Done