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The impact of Fireworks on Equines
1.
How concerned were you for your horse in advance of Fireworks season this year?
Extremely concerned
Slightly concerned
Not concerned at all
2.
Did you do anything to help to prepare your horse for fireworks?
Yes
No
3.
If Yes, How did you prepare your horses for fireworks?
Put them in a stable earlier than usual
Played music
Distracted with food
Distracted with play
Distracted with grooming
Prescribed medication from the vet
Herbal remedies
Sought behavioural advice
Other (please specify)
Other (please specify)
4.
Have you sought advice on fireworks and horses from any of the following?
Online
An equine behaviourist
A vet
Other (please specify)
5.
Has your horse shown fear over fireworks before?
Yes
No
6.
If yes, how so?
Tries to run away
Sweats
Neighs constantly
Weaves, paces or shows other stereotypic behaviour
Becomes difficult to handle or ride
7.
Has a fearful experience with Fireworks now meant your horse has become difficult to handle or manage around peak firework times?
Yes
No
8.
If Yes, How so
They are scared by any loud bangs
They are more flighty to handle
They are more challenging to ride
They aren’t settling in the field
They aren’t settling in the stable
Other (please specify)
9.
Has your horse been involved in an accident due to fireworks?
Yes
If so, what happened
10.
Do you work with other people on your yard to form a plan to help safeguard your horse from the effects of fireworks?
Yes
No
11.
Is your horse more comfortable in the field or the stable during visible/audible fireworks displays?
field
stable
I don't have a choice
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