More than 860 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "What kind of identification does your horse have?"

results of poll on identification on horses

Results were as follows: 

  • None: 36.68% (318)

  • Microchip: 21.57% (187)

  • Freeze brand: 18.11% (157)

  • Lip tattoo: 14.65% (127)

  • Hot iron brand: 5.77% (50)

  • Other: 3.23% (28)

Readers shared what they use for identification purposes in the comments below

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