American Horse Publications (AHP) conducted its second online nationwide equine industry survey from March 5 through May 20, 2012.

Sponsors for the 2012 Equine Industry Survey included Kentucky Equine Research, Merck Animal Health, and Pfizer Animal Health.

The objectives of second survey are to gauge participation trends and management practices in the U.S. equine industry, to identify critical issues facing the equine industry as perceived by those who own or manage horses, and to better understand issues pertaining to horse health and nutrition.

The survey was limited to men and women, 18 years of age and older, who currently own or manage at least one horse and live in the United States. This study was anonymous, meaning no one, not even members of the research team, is able to associate survey information with responses