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Poll A
How often does a qualified Equine Dentist examine your horses teeth?
Never, I don't really see it as an issue.
Didn't know there was such a thing as an 'Equine Dentist'.
When my horse shows symptoms of having discomfort/pain.
When my horse is having trouble maintaining his/her body condition.
Every 6 months.
Every 12 months.
Every couple of years.
Whenever it occurs to me.
Never, my Vet does it.
Never, my Farrier does it.
Poll C
What would be the the most likely reason that you would seek help from Quest or another welfare organisation for an equine in your care?
Aged horse.
Relocating and no space for horse.
Unwanted horse.
Change in financial situation or unable to meet cost of care.
Horse has behavioural problem.
Owner illness or disability.
Horse is in poor condition and unable to 'fix'.
Poll B
If you had to pick one, what do you think is the main contributing factor in the marked rise of reported equine welfare cases in Australia?
An increase in the number of people rescuing horses, and then getting into trouble themselves.
Overbreeding
The general public are more inclined to report things.
Reluctance to put an ill or badly injured horse to sleep at the appropriate time.
Novice horse owners not knowing how to care for their horse.
Unregulated horse sales.
An increase in deliberately cruel owners.
Authorities not intervening.
Charities not intervening.
Horse owners not being able to afford to look after their horses properly.
Poll D
In what aspect of equine care/ownership did you feel that you were least prepared?
Costs involved.
Amount of time required to deliver necessary care or training.
Basic knowledge of equines, eg animal husbandry, training, feeding etc.
Environmental requirements, eg pasture, space, fencing, shelter etc.