Exactly 590 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "How have rising gas prices affected your horse activities?"

results of poll on rising gas prices

Results were as follows:

  • I’ve cut back on my horse-hauling trips: 52.88% (312)
  • I haven’t changed anything: 29.66% (175)
  • I’ve started buying feed/hay in bulk to make fewer trips: 22.37% (132)
  • Horse carpooling. I’m hauling with friends now so we can share costs: 17.97% (106)
  • I’m going to the barn less often: 11.19% (66)
  • Other: 8.47% (50)

(Multiple selections allowed)

Readers shared their ideas for saving gas money in the comments below

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