For the love of horses!
This survey is all about horses! If you ride, own a horse/pony/mule, or
just enjoy these beautiful animals, than this survey is for you!
How long have you loved horses?:	since I was a kid
When was the first time you had the chance to ride?:	i think i was 2 or 3
What did it feel like?:	i'm sure it was fun
Did you/are you taking lessons?:	I took a couple lessons
Do you prefer english or westren (or some other schooling)?:	western
Why?:	you have a lot more options when riding western
Have you tried both styles?:	yeah
Have you ever jumped? What did it feel like?:	it's a blast!
Do you like riding on trails?:	yep
What's better-- a headlong gallop or a nicely controled trot?:	gallop
Have you ever been to watch a show? What did you think?:	they're kinda boring to watch unless you're competing
Watched a rodeo?:	I've been in rodeos
What do you consider a "beautiful horse"?:	Overo Buckskin QH with blue eyes
Why do you love horses?:	because they're awesome
Do you like their smell?:	yes
Do they cheer you up when you are blue?:	yes
How and when do they frustrate you?:	I used to have a horse that would balk when it was our turn to enter the arena, i'd have to get somebody to lead him in. that was annoying
Where do you ride?:	used to ride everywhere
Who is your favorite horse(s)?:	out of the horses I used to have i guess shorty would be my favorite
Why?:	he was a gentle giant lol
Which breed do you prefer?:	Thoroughbred
Why?:	They have great personalities and love to run
What colors do you like the best?:	Buckin, Grulla, Dun
Geldings, mares or stallions?:	gelding
Have you ever worked with a foal?:	yes
Ever achieved "join-up"?:	no
What are your feelings on animal welfare?:	more people need to get involved
What do you think about the PMU mares?:	All of those farms need to be shut down. There are alternative medicines that can be used
What should be done to people who neglect their horses?:	put the fuckers in jail
Do you like ponies?:	they're ok
Did you ride ponies when you were little?:	no
Do you use alot of gear (wraps, spurs, special reins, etc.) when you ride?:	yeah. I had a nice pair of reins with grips on them for barrel racing and an over&under. also used professionals choice bell boots and wraps
What is your happiest memory with horses?:	I don't have just one
Does you family like horses/ride too?:	not really. except for my uncle and cousin
How many horses have you owned or leased?:	8
Now answer questions about your current horse(s), whether you lease her,
own her, or are just in love with a particular horse.
Do you own/lease/love a horse or horses?:	I don't have one now so I'll write about my last horse
What are their name(s)?:	Shorty
What breeds are they/it?:	OTT Thoroughbred
Colors?:	Bay
Mare/gelding/stallion?:	gelding
How old?:	he was about 12
Diet?:	alfalfa and supplements
Favorite treats?:	don't remember
What are their personalities?:	he was a sweet horse but he could be difficult sometimes
How do you make your horse(s) pretty?:	lol
What do they like doing?:	he loved to compete
Are they smart?:	yes
Fast?:	oh yes
What are they trained in?:	He was an ex-race horse and I retrained him to run barrels. last I heard he was being used for h/j
Still in training? What are they learning?:	d/k
What do others think about your horse(s)?:	everybpdy commented on his size
What is their home like?:	he lived in a corral
Any toys?:	no
What kind of gear (bits, saddles, etc.) are they worked in?:	I think I used a hackamore on him. with a barrel saddle and tie down
Are they "cow smart"?:	no
What do they spook at, if anything?:	I don't remember him ever spooking
Describe how you got your horse(s):	bought him from some girl in riverside
Describe a special moment with you horse(s):	this one time when we kicked ass in poles
What are their registered names, if they are registered?:	he was registered but i didn't have his papers so i d/k
Won any ribbons? For what?:	lots.
Want to win more, or try and win some eventually?:	huh?
Do you love your horse(s)?:	yes
This or that:
Carrots or sugar cubes:	carrots
Leather halters or nylon halters:	nylon
Westren or english:	western
Helmet or not?:	no
Shoes or bare hooves:	shoes unless we're talking about a mustang
Mud or rain:	rain
Grass or hay:	hay
Alfalfa or oats:	alfalfa
Trails or ring:	trails
Lope or canter:	lope
Sand or rubber:	sand
Endurance or speed:	speed
Chestnut or bay:	bay
Arabian or TB:	TB
Wild or dull:	wild
Tall or short:	tall
Graceful or tough and hardy:	tough
Dressage or hunter/jumper:	h/j
Reining or roping:	roping
More horsey questions:
What horse-apparel do you own?:	none anymore
How much do you spend on horses?:	used to spend quite a bit on him
In medical bills?:	for me or the horse? lol
What kind of boots do you use?:	whatever
Saddle?:	a good quality barrel saddle, don't remember the brand
Bridle?:	don't remember
Anything extra?:	tie down
Do you like riding bareback?:	yep
What is you favorite thing to do with horses on a cool summer evening?:	barrel race
How many (human) friends have you made because of your love for horses?:	a few
How often do you ride?:	not very often
Do you plan on working with horses for the rest of your life?:	eventually, yeah
What is your favorite thing to do with horses?:	barrel race
Thank you for taking this survey and...
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