How many horses do you own or manage?
| None |
|
59 |
4% |
| 2 or less |
|
437 |
30% |
| 3 - 5 |
|
451 |
31% |
| 6 - 10 |
|
235 |
16% |
| 11 - 20 |
|
151 |
10% |
| more than 20 |
|
108 |
7% |
| Total |
1441 |
100% |
At what type of facility are your horses located (pull down and select answers that match)?
| Home Farm /Ranch |
|
1036 |
75% |
| Training Barn |
|
39 |
3% |
| Race Track |
|
7 |
1% |
| Boarding Stable |
|
190 |
14% |
| Breeding facility |
|
57 |
4% |
| Other |
|
54 |
4% |
| Total |
1383 |
100% |
| Indicate the type of horses you have. |
|
| Light Horse Breeds |
|
1092 |
79% |
| Draft Horse Breeds |
|
158 |
11% |
| Warmbloods |
|
176 |
13% |
| Miniature Horses |
|
112 |
8% |
| Pony |
|
184 |
13% |
| Mule/Donkey |
|
132 |
10% |
| Other, please specify |
|
124 |
9% |
Indicate the equine activity in which you participate.
| Breeding |
|
378 |
27% |
| Competing /Showing |
|
732 |
53% |
| Work/Farm |
|
233 |
17% |
| Racing |
|
31 |
2% |
| Trail Riding |
|
895 |
65% |
| Tourism /Guest Farm |
|
34 |
2% |
| Other, please specify |
|
280 |
20% |
Your opinion: National Animal Identification System (NAIS) or identification of horses
Do you have a plan of action to deal with your horse during a disaster or emergency situation
| Yes |
|
893 |
65% |
| No |
|
491 |
35% |
| Total |
1384 |
100% |
|
Do you have a plan of action if your horse is stolen?
| Yes |
|
820 |
60% |
| No |
|
553 |
40% |
| Total |
1373 |
100% |
Have you heard of (NAIS) National Animal Identification System or identification of horses?
| YES |
|
1208 |
84% |
| NO |
|
186 |
13% |
| Unsure |
|
47 |
3% |
Do you own any micro-chipped animals?
| No |
|
901 |
64% |
| Dog |
|
357 |
25% |
| Cat |
|
69 |
5% |
| Horse |
|
182 |
13% |
| Not Sure |
|
5 |
0% |
| Other, please specify |
|
36 |
3% |
Would owning or buying a micro-chipped horse be beneficial to you?
| YES |
|
389 |
28% |
| NO |
|
657 |
47% |
| Unsure |
|
361 |
26% |
| Total |
1407 |
100% |
Rate your concerns on the following issues related to the voluntary NAIS horse identification program. (1 Not concerned
-- 5 Very Concerned
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Where have you found information related to the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) or identification
of horses? (Check all that apply)
| Breed Associations |
|
369 |
27% |
| Magazines/ Journals |
|
696 |
50% |
| TV/ Radio |
|
147 |
11% |
| American Horse Council |
|
289 |
21% |
| National Animal Identification Website |
|
418 |
30% |
| Other internet website |
|
772 |
56% |
| Expos, Clinics, Meetings |
|
365 |
26% |
| Newspaper |
|
230 |
17% |
| Have not seen information on NAIS |
|
160 |
12% |
| Other, please specify |
|
270 |
20% |
Does your facility have a NAIS premise identification number registered with your State's Agricultural Department
(location where your horse is stabled)
| Yes |
|
144 |
11% |
| No |
|
1154 |
89% |
| Total |
1298 |
100% |
Are you in favor or opposed to participating in NAIS equine identification program?
| In Favor |
|
302 |
21% |
| Opposed |
|
775 |
54% |
| Neutral |
|
189 |
13% |
| Unsure at this time |
|
175 |
12% |
| Total |
1441 |
100% |
How often do your horses come into contact with other horses not kept at the same facility?
| Never |
|
100 |
7% |
| Rarely |
|
351 |
25% |
| Occasionally |
|
525 |
38% |
| Often |
|
405 |
29% |
| Total |
1381 |
100% |
In a year's time how often does your horse leave your premise?
| Daily |
|
36 |
3% |
| Weekly |
|
390 |
28% |
| Monthly |
|
292 |
21% |
| Less than monthly |
|
438 |
32% |
| Never |
|
154 |
11% |
| Do you leave the state |
|
159 |
12% |
| Other, please specify |
|
169 |
12% |
On average, how often do you change your horse's primary residence?
| Less then every six months |
|
56 |
4% |
| 6 months to 1 year |
|
97 |
7% |
| More than 1 year |
|
265 |
19% |
| Never |
|
953 |
70% |
| Total |
1371 |
100% |
How do you identify your horses (equine)?
| Color and markings |
|
1052 |
76% |
| Chestnuts |
|
75 |
5% |
| Hair whorls |
|
267 |
19% |
| Tattoo |
|
199 |
14% |
| DNA |
|
313 |
23% |
| Brand (freeze or hot) |
|
307 |
22% |
| Microchip |
|
160 |
12% |
| No identification Method |
|
134 |
10% |
| Other, please specify |
|
203 |
15% |
The following is information about yourself. Your Gender
| Male |
|
285 |
21% |
| Female |
|
1105 |
79% |
| Total |
1390 |
100% |
Your age?
| Under 18 years of age |
|
16 |
1% |
| 18-30 years |
|
136 |
10% |
| 31-49 years |
|
633 |
45% |
| 50-60 years |
|
454 |
32% |
| 61 or older |
|
162 |
12% |
| Total |
1401 |
100% |
Your level of eduction is?
| High School |
|
229 |
17% |
| Associate degree /technical school |
|
306 |
22% |
| College degree |
|
548 |
40% |
| Advanced degree |
|
303 |
22% |
| Total |
1386 |
100% |
Your household income level is (pull down and select one)?
| Under $20,000 |
|
52 |
4% |
| Between $20,000 to $40,000 |
|
208 |
17% |
| Between $41,000 to $60,000 |
|
233 |
19% |
| Between $61,000 to $80,000 |
|
281 |
23% |
| Between $81,000 to 99,999 |
|
158 |
13% |
| Over $100,000 |
|
313 |
25% |
| Total |
1245 |
100% |
Do you operatae a horse related business?
| No, personal use |
|
930 |
67% |
| Breeding farm |
|
186 |
13% |
| Boarding stable |
|
55 |
4% |
| Training stable |
|
40 |
3% |
| Racing |
|
5 |
0% |
| Riding stable |
|
5 |
0% |
| Lessons barn |
|
32 |
2% |
| Other, please specify |
|
129 |
9% |
| Total |
1382 |
100% |
