Polls
Each week TheHorse.com polls users about health care problems, concerns, procedures and more. Share your answer in our most-recent poll below or browse through past polls to see what other users have to say about common horse health issues and situations.
Featured Poll
Equine Vaccination Decisions
What are the factors that would prevent you from vaccinating your horse? Select all that apply.
- 11/19/2024 Total votes: 195 View Poll Results
Equine Nutrition and Gut Health
Which EquiSUMMIT event topic are you most interested in learning about?
- 11/12/2024 Total votes: 139 View Poll Results
Horse Blanket Options
What types of blankets does your horse wear during the winter?
- 11/05/2024 Total votes: 369 View Poll Results
Equine Vaccination Schedules
How do you decide when to vaccinate your horses?
- 10/29/2024 Total votes: 237 View Poll Results
Managing Horse Care Expenses
How effectively do you feel you manage your horse care expenses?
- 10/22/2024 Total votes: 154 View Poll Results
Where Does Your Horse Live?
Where do you currently keep your horse?
- 10/15/2024 Total votes: 435 View Poll Results
Horse Turnout Arrangements
- 10/8/2024 Total votes: 419 View Poll Results
Horse Shoe Options
In the past 12 months, have you spoken to your farrier about the benefits of nonmetal/synthetic/plastic horse shoes?
- 10/1/2024 Total votes: 143 View Poll Results
Prepping for Colder Weather
How do you prepare for fall and winter weather with your horse? Select all that apply.
- 9/24/2024 Total votes: 167 View Poll Results
What Stresses Your Horse
Stress contributes to leaky gut syndrome. Which stressor is your horse most sensitive to?
- 9/17/2024 Total votes: 73 View Poll Results
Ulcer Diagnosis
In the last year, has your veterinarian performed a gastroscopy on your horse to check for ulcers?
- 9/10/2024 Total votes: 146 View Poll Results
How Much Do You Know About Ulcers?
How confident are you in your knowledge of equine gastric ulcer syndrome?
- 9/3/2024 Total votes: 161 View Poll Results
Deworming Adult Horses
In your opinion, which parasites should be prioritized for targeting in adult horses?
- 8/27/2024 Total votes: 162 View Poll Results
Horse Deworming Schedule
How often do you deworm your horse?
- 8/20/2024 Total votes: 254 View Poll Results
Managing Horses With Ulcers
Do you own or manage a horse that has been diagnosed with ulcers?
- 8/15/2024 Total votes: 86 View Poll Results
Hoof Care Brands
Which of the following brands have you heard of?
- 8/6/2024 Total votes: 167 View Poll Results
Equine Joint Injections
Has your horse ever received a joint injection? If so, with what?
- 7/30/2024 Total votes: 110 View Poll Results
Watching the Olympics
Which is your favorite Olympic equestrian event?
- 7/23/2024 Total votes: 274 View Poll Results
Equine Gastric Ulcer Signs
What signs does your horse show when he has gastric ulcers? Please check all that apply.
- 7/16/2024 Total votes: 91 View Poll Results
Preventing Gastric Ulcers in Horses
How do you prevent gastric ulcers in horses? Please check all that apply.
- 7/9/2024 Total votes: 202 View Poll Results
Managing Your Horse’s Joint Pain
When managing your horse’s joint pain, how do you decide on a product?
- 7/2/2024 Total votes: 113 View Poll Results
Clinical Signs of PPID
What do you think the clinical signs of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) are? Select all that apply.
- 6/25/2024 Total votes: 249 View Poll Results
Equine Lameness Issues
What lameness issues has your horse experienced? Select all that apply.
- 6/18/2024 Total votes: 272 View Poll Results
Managing Horses With PPID
What do you think: Can pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) be managed by medication alone?
- 6/11/2024 Total votes: 190 View Poll Results
Clinical Signs of Joint Disease
What are the clinical signs of joint disease you’ve seen in horses? Select all that apply.
- 6/4/2024 Total votes: 142 View Poll Results
PPID Resources
Where do you go to find information on pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID)? Select all that apply.
- 5/28/2024 Total votes: 171 View Poll Results
SAA Testing
Has your veterinarian used SAA testing for your horse(s)?
5/21/2024 Total votes: 101 View Poll Results
Promoting Healthy Joints
How do you try to promote healthy joints in your horse? Select all that apply.
5/14/2024 Total votes: 147 View Poll Results
Equine Virtual Learning Opportunities
What topic most interests you for the 2024 EquiSUMMIT virtual learning event?
5/7/2024 Total votes: 143 View Poll Results
Does Your Horse Have PPID?
Do you own or lease a horse that is diagnosed with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID)?
4/30/2024 Total votes: 219 View Poll Results
Biosecurity Practices
Which of the following is a proactive measure to protect your horse from infectious equine diseases while traveling?
4/23/2024 Total votes: 63 View Poll Results
Preparing for Equine Seasonal Skin Issues
When do you begin to prepare/stock up on products/purchase products for these skin issues?
4/16/2024 Total votes: 124 View Poll Results
Equine Skin Problems
Which skin issue do you battle most frequently with your horse?
4/9/2024 Total votes: 271 View Poll Results
PPID in Horses
Think back. Do you think pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) was formerly referred to as equine Cushing’s disease?
4/2/2024 Total votes: 327 View Poll Results
Feeding Location
Where do you primarily feed your horse?
3/26/2024 Total votes: 434 View Poll Results
Reading Your Horse’s Feed Tag
How confident are you in reading and interpreting the nutritional information on a horse feed tag?
3/19/2024 Total votes: 221 View Poll Results
Grooming Time
How much time do you usually spend grooming your horse?
3/12/2024 Total votes: 447 View Poll Results
Nonriding Activities
What nonriding activities do you like to do with your horse?
3/5/2024 Total votes: 387 View Poll Results
Vaccinating Your Horse
When do you vaccinate your horse?
2/27/2024 Total votes: 458 View Poll Results
Slow Feeders
Do you use slow feeders or slow feed haynets for your horse? Tell us why or why not.
2/20/2024 Total votes: 393 View Poll Results
Fitness and Activity Trackers
Do you use any type of health metric or tracking device when you ride?
2/13/2024 Total votes: 90 View Poll Results
Minimizing Metabolic Risks
Does your horse stay in work during winter?
2/6/2024 Total votes: 240 View Poll Results
Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis
Does your horse stay in work during winter?
1/31/2024 Total votes: 240 View Poll Results
Winter Riding Time
Does your horse stay in work during winter?
1/23/2024 Total votes: 336 View Poll Results
Winter Hoof Care Schedules
How often do you have your horse’s hooves trimmed in the winter?
1/16/2024 Total votes: 536 View Poll Results
Getting a Grip This Winter
Do you use hoof boots or traction devices for your horse in the winter?
1/9/2024 Total votes: 352 View Poll Results
2024 Goals
What is your primary horse care goal for the New Year?
1/2/2024 Total votes: 280 View Poll Results
Cold Weather Workouts
How do you keep your horse physically active, aside from regular turnout, during the winter months?
12/26/2023 Total votes: 156 View Poll Results
Horse Holiday Festivities
How do you involve your horse in holiday festivities?
12/19/2023 Total votes: 115 View Poll Results
Managing Metabolic Horses
Do you currently own or manage a horse with metabolic issues, such as PPID (aka equine Cushing’s), insulin dysregulation, or metabolic syndrome?
12/12/2023 Total votes: 388 View Poll Results
Time for a New Blanket?
How often do you buy blankets for your horse?
12/5/2023 Total votes: 361 View Poll Results
Heated Water Buckets
Do you use heated water buckets for your horses?
11/28/2023 Total votes: 391 View Poll Results
Black Friday Plans
How will you and your horse spend Black Friday?
11/21/2023 Total votes: 163 View Poll Results
Horse Nutrition Challenges
Which of these do you find most challenging to manage nutritionally?
11/14/2023 Total votes: 323 View Poll Results
Body Clipping: Yea or Nay?
Do you body clip your horses (trace, bib, full body, etc.) for the winter?
11/7/2023 Total votes: 419 View Poll Results
Treating Gastric Ulcers
How do you typically treat a horse that you suspect has ulcers? (click all that apply)
10/31/2023 Total votes: 182 View Poll Results
Diagnostic Imaging Options
Has your veterinarian used any of the following diagnostic tools when evaluating or treating your horse? Please check all that apply.
10/24/2023 Total votes: 285 View Poll Results
Supplement Decisions
When deciding what supplements your horse needs, which of the following would you be most likely to do?
10/17/2023 Total votes: 140 View Poll Results
Autumn Laminitis
How concerned are you about autumn laminitis in your horse?
10/10/2023 Total votes: 272 View Poll Results
Buying Horse Hay
How often do you buy hay for your horses?
10/3/2023 Total votes: 468 View Poll Results
Cold Weather Horse Care Concerns
What health and nutrition concerns are top of mind for you in the winter months?
9/26/2023 Total votes: 238 View Poll Results
Persistent Hoof Problems
Which hoof problem do you encounter most often in your horses?
9/12/2023 Total Votes: 342 View Poll Results
Choosing Supplements for Horses
What makes purchasing a supplement difficult?
9/5/2023 Total Votes: 151 View Poll Results
Companion Animals
Has your horse ever had one of these companion animals?
8/29/2023 Total Votes: 193 View Poll Results
Turnout Shelter Options
What type of shelter does your horse have access to in the pasture?
8/22/2023 Total Votes: 370 View Poll Results
Turnout Time
How does your horse spend his turnout time?
8/15/2023 Total Votes: 501 View Poll Results
Selecting Supplements for Your Horse
Do you like online tools that help you select supplements on retailer websites?
8/8/2023 Total Votes: 158 View Poll Results
Horse Bedding Preferences
What type of bedding do you use in your horse’s stall or shelter?
8/1/2023 Total Votes: 601 View Poll Results
Travel Arrangements
Who takes care of your horses when you travel or go on vacation?
7/25/2023 Total votes: 513 View Poll Results
Am I Feeding My Horse Right?
What do you find most confusing about feeding your horse? 7/18/2023 Total Votes: 240 View Poll Results
Horse Feed Selection
Who or what influences your purchase of a brand/type of feed for your horse? 7/11/2023 Total Votes: 260 View Poll Results
Summer Horse Hydration
How do you ensure proper hydration for your horse during the summer? Please select all that apply. 7/4/2023 Total Votes: 411 View Poll Results
Healing Horse Wounds
How impactful would a significant reduction in wound/incision/skin infection/sore healing time be for horses and their owners? 6/27/2023 Total Votes: 183 View Poll Results
Sun Protection
How do you protect your horse from sunburn? Please check all that apply. 6/20/2023 Total Votes: 217 View Poll Results
No Sweat!
Do you own or manage a horse with anhidrosis (inability to sweat)? If so, tell us how you keep them cool during the summer. 6/13/2023 Total Votes: 144 View Poll Results
Equine Product Information
Do you prefer online ads to link to an article from the product manufacturer with more information addressing a specific concern or to a product page? 6/7/2023 Total votes: 65 View Poll Results
QR Codes
Do you use QR codes on ads to learn more information? 5/30/2023 Total Votes: 295 View Poll Results
New Fly Masks
How often do you buy a fly mask for your horse? 5/23/2023 Total Votes: 372 View Poll Results
Fly Season
Fly season is here. Are flies or other insects challenging to control in your horse barn or facility? 5/16/2023 Total Votes: 268 View Poll Results
Virtual Learning Opportunities
What topic would you most like to hear about at the 2023 EquiSUMMIT virtual learning event? 5/9/2023 Total Votes: 211 View Poll Results
Access to Green Grass
How much access does your horse have to fresh pasture? 5/2/2023 Total Votes: 482 View Poll Results
Seasonal Skin Problems in Horses
Which skin issue do you battle most frequently with your horse? 4/25/2023 Total Votes: 283 View Poll Results
Treating Skin Issues and Allergies
What is your preferred method of treating your horse’s skin issues/allergies? 4/18/2023 Total Votes: 182 View Poll Results
Horse Deworming Schedules
How often do you deworm your horse? 4/11/2023 Total Votes: 623 View Poll Results
Equine Supplement Marketing
What makes you stop and read an supplement ad? 4/4/2023 Total Votes: 259 View Poll Results
Time to Weigh In
How would you describe your horse’s current weight? 3/28/2023 Total Votes: 307 View Poll Results
Hay Preferences
What type of hay do you primarily feed your horse? 3/14/2023 Total Votes: 1,132 View Poll Results
Supplements for Horses
Do you add supplements to your horses’ diets? If so, tell us what types of supplements you are currently feeding. 3/7/2023 Total Votes: 403 View Poll Results
A Clean Drink of Water
How often do you clean your horses’ automatic waterers or troughs? 2/28/2023 Total votes: 339 View Poll Results
Signs of Dental Pain
Has your horse ever shown behavioral signs that were related to a dental problem? 2/21/2023 Total Votes: 209 View Poll Results
Dental Exams
How often do you have your horses’ teeth checked by a veterinarian? 2/14/2023 Total votes: 358 View Poll Results
Cleaning Saddle Pads
Which of the following best describes where your horse currently lives? 2/7/2023 Total Votes: 278 View Poll Results
Where Does Your Horse Call Home?
Which of the following best describes where your horse currently lives? 1/31/2023 Total Votes: 775 View Poll Results
Renaming a Horse
Have you ever changed a horse’s name? Tell us why or why not! 1/24/2023 Total Votes: 324 View Poll Results
Behavior During Farrier Visits
Is your horse well-behaved for the farrier? 1/17/2023 Total Votes: 497 View Poll Results
Winter Hoof Care
How do you manage your horses’ feet during inclement winter weather? 1/10/2023 Total Votes: 253 View Poll Results
Back Pain
Are you currently managing or rehabbing a horse with back pain? 1/3/2023 Total Votes: 252 View Poll Results
Cold-Weather Riding
Do you ride your horse when the temperatures drop below freezing? 12/26/2022 Total Votes: 418 View Poll Results
Holiday Parades
Have you ever participated in a parade with your horses? If so, tell us how you prepared them for all the sights and sounds. 12/20/2022 Total Votes: 260 View Poll Results
Deck the Stalls
Do you decorate your horse barn or facilities for the holiday season? 12/13/2022 Total Votes: 239 View Poll Results
Regenerative Medicine for Horses
Has your veterinarian ever recommended biologic or regenerative therapies for your horse? 12/6/2022 Total Votes: 155 View Poll Results
Horse Treats: Yay or Neigh?
Do you give your horse treats? 11/29/2022. Total Votes: 377 View Poll Results
Winter Water Supply
How do you ensure your horse’s water doesn’t freeze during colder temperatures? 11/22/2022 Total Votes: 290 View Poll Results
Equine Supplement Expenses
What is the most you spend on supplements per month (in addition to feed and concentrates) for an individual horse? 11/15/2022 Total Votes: 321 View Poll Results
Managing the Metabolic Horse
Do you currently own or manage a horse with metabolic issues (equine metabolic syndrome, insulin dysregulation, PPID or equine Cushing’s, etc.)? 11/8/2022 Total Votes: 327 View Poll Results
Horse Adoption Stories
Have you adopted or rescued a horse? Tell us about your experiences in the comments below! 10/25/2022 Total Votes: 162 View Poll Results
Horse Health Records
How do you organize and maintain your horse’s health records? 10/25/2022 Total Votes: 250 View Poll Results
Ration Balancers
Does your horse’s diet include a ration balancer? 10/18/2022 Total Votes: 294 View Poll Results
PPID Testing
Have you ever had your horse tested for pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, aka equine Cushing’s disease)? 10/11/2022 Total Votes: 273 View Poll Results
Botulism Vaccination
Do you vaccinate your horse(s) against botulism? 10/4/2022 Total Votes: 253 View Poll Results
Cold-Weather Blanketing Practices
Do you plan on blanketing your horse this fall and/or winter? 9/27/2022 Total votes: 552 View Poll Results
Winter Hay Stores
Have you started stocking your horse hay supply for the winter months? 9/20/2022 Total Votes: 297 View Poll Results
Feeding Probiotics
Why do you feed probiotics to your horse(s)? 9/13/2022 Total Votes: 179 View Poll Results
Hay Feeder Options
What type of hay feeder do you typically use for your horse? 9/6/2022 Total Votes: 496 View Poll Results
Online Horse Courses
Have you ever taken an online course related to horse health or horse care? 8/30/2022 Total Votes: 129 View Poll Results
Feeding Frequency
How often do you feed your horse his concentrate, complete feed, or grain? 8/23/2022 Total Votes: 542 View Poll Results
Vacation Time!
Have you ever taken a horse-centered vacation? If so, tell us about it! 8/16/2022 Total Votes: 176 View Poll Results
Fly Protection For Horses
How do you deter flies from biting your horse? Select all that apply. 8/9/2022 Total Votes: 392 View Poll Results
Dealing With Dust Around the Horse Farm
How do you mitigate dust issues in your arena? Select all that apply. 8/2/2022 Total Votes: 117 View Poll Results
Hoof Care Worries
What hoof issues do you tend to worry about most in your horses? 7/26/2022 Total Votes: 298 View Poll Results
Horse Hoof Care Schedule
How often are your horses’ hooves trimmed and/or shod? 7/19/2022 Total Votes: 581 View Poll Results
Laminitis Risk Factors
Which of these factors do you most commonly associate with risk for laminitis? 7/12/2022 Total Votes: 325 View Poll Results
Hitting the Road
Do you plan to travel with your horse this summer? 7/5/2022 Total Votes: 191 View Poll Results
Preparing for Fireworks
How do you plan to keep your horse safe during fireworks and 4th of July festivities? 6/28/2022 Total Votes: 185 View Poll Results
Summer Horse Health
Which of the following conditions are you most concerned about for your horse this summer? 6/21/2022 Total Votes: 313 View Poll Results
Horse Feeding Arrangements
How do you feed your horses? Please tell us about your horses’ mealtime arrangements. 6/14/2022 Total Votes: 383 View Poll Results
Equine Evacuation Planning
Do you have an evacuation plan for your horses and facility in the event of an emergency or disaster? 6/7/2022 Total Votes: 110 View Poll Results
Pass The Salt
How do you supplement your horse’s diet with salt? 5/31/2022 Total Votes: 591 View Poll Results
Equine Allergy Resources
Where do you go to learn more about, find, and buy products to prevent and treat allergy issues? 5/24/2022 Total Votes: 138 View Poll Results
Equine Allergies
Which allergy-related issue do you battle most frequently with your horse? 5/17/2022 Total Votes: 206 View Poll Results
Horse Heat Stress Concerns
When it comes to your horse’s health and performance, which of the following heat stress-related issues concerns you most? 5/10/2022 Total Votes: 131 View Poll Results
Equine Asthma
Do you own or manage a horse with asthma? If so, tell us how you help them breathe easily. 5/3/2022 Total Votes: 189 View Poll Results
Horse Manure Management Strategies
What do you do with horse manure on your property? 4/27/2022 Total Votes: 370 View Poll Results
Recycling on the Farm
Do you recycle or reuse items on your horse farm or facility? 4/19/2022 Total Votes: 189 View Poll Results
Equine First-Aid on the Road
Do you have an equine first-aid kit specifically for your truck or trailer? 4/12/2022 Total Votes: 251 View Poll Results
Seasonal Allergies
Does your horse suffer from seasonal respiratory allergies? If so, tell us how you help him breathe easily in the comments below. 4/5/2022 Total Votes: 179 View Poll Results
Your Horse’s Barn Mates
What non-equids do you have living in or around the barn with your horse? 3/29/2022 Total Votes: 622 View Poll Results
Communicating With Your Horse’s Vet
How do you primarily communicate with your horse’s veterinarian? 3/22/2022 Total Votes: 315 View Poll Results
Foaling Season
Do you have a foal due this spring? 3/15/2022 Total votes: 359 View Poll Results
Equine Nutrition Knowledge
Which of the following topics would you most like to learn about at the 2022 EquiSUMMIT (a free virtual educational event hosted by Kemin Equine in May)? 3/8/2022 Total Votes: 364 View Poll Results
Weighing Feed and Forage
Do you use a scale to weigh your horses’ feed and or forage? 3/1/2022 Total votes: 455 View Poll Results
Body Condition Scoring Basics
Are you familiar with the Henneke body condition scoring system? 2/23/2022 Total Votes: 365 View Poll Results
Dental Care Costs
How much do you spend each year on your individual horse’s dental care? 2/15/2022 Total Votes: 459 View Poll Results
Horse Bedding Choices
What type of bedding do you use in your horse’s stall or shelter? 2/8/2022 Total Votes: 653 View Poll Results
Equine Eating Habits
Which of the following best describes your horse’s eating behavior? 2/1/2022 Total Votes: 391 View Poll Results
Equine Enrichments
Do you provide your horse with enrichments such as toys? If so, tell us what your horse enjoys playing with. 1/25/2022 Total Votes: 244 View Poll Results
Cold Weather Concerns
What’s your biggest horse care concern during the winter months? 1/18/2022 Total Votes: 429 View Poll Results
Saddle Fit
Have you ever had a saddle professional fitted to you or your horse? 1/11/2022 Total Votes: 524 View Poll Results
Mares, Geldings, or Stallions?
Which do you prefer to own? 1/4/2022 Total Votes: 579 View Poll Results
Winter Weight
Do you have trouble keeping weight on your horse during the colder months? 12/28/2021 Total Votes: 283 View Poll Results
Holidays With Horses
How do your horses impact your holiday plans and travel? 12/21/2021 Total Votes: 378 View Poll Results
Horse Shopping
Where did you find your most recently purchased horse? 12/14/2021 Total Votes: 312 View Poll Results
New to the Herd
Have you acquired a new horse in the past 12 months? 12/7/2021 Total Votes: 500 View Poll Results
Hitting the Trails
How often do you go trail riding with your horse? 11/30/2021 Total Votes: 378 View Poll Results
Horse Supplement Storage
Where do you store your horse’s supplements? 11/23/2021 Total Votes: 367 View Poll Results
Body Clipping Horses
Do you body clip your horses (trace, bib, full body, etc.) for the winter? 11/16/2021 Total Votes: 503 View Poll Results
To Blanket or Not To Blanket?
Do you plan to blanket your horse this winter? Tell us why or why not in the comments! 11/9/2021 Total Votes: 810 View Poll Results
Horse Health Care Questions
When you have a question about your horse’s health, where is the first place you go for information? Tell us more about your answer in the comments! 11/2/2021 Total Votes: 403 View Poll Results
What’s for Dinner?
In addition to hay or pasture grass, does your horse’s diet include any grains, concentrates, or supplements? Tell us about your feed decisions! 10/26/2021 Total Votes: 466 View Poll Results
Horse Training Help
When you’re facing a training or behavior issue with your horse, who do you turn to for help? 10/19/2021 Total Votes: 322 View Poll Results
Tipping Hoof Care Professionals
Do you tip your farrier or hoof trimmer? If so, how much? 10/12/2021 Total Votes: 575 View Poll Results
Horse Hay Purchases
How frequently do you buy hay for your horses? 10/5/2021 Total Votes: 516 View Poll Results
A Trip to the Vet
How far are you located from your veterinarian’s office/clinic (or home, in the case of an ambulatory vet)? 9/28/2021 Total Votes: 667 View Poll Results
Horse Hay Analysis
Have you ever had your horse’s hay tested or analyzed? 9/21/2021 Total Votes: 425 View Poll Results
Switching Horse Feeds
Have you ever changed brands of bagged feed because of the following? 9/14/2021 Total Votes: 310 View Poll Results
Replacing Your Riding Helmet
When are you most likely to replace your riding helmet? 9/7/2021 Total votes: 537 View Poll Results
Horseback Riding Injuries
Have you ever been seriously injured as a result of a horseback riding accident? 8/31/2021 Total Votes: 649 View Poll Results
Gastric Ulcer Risk Factors
In the last three months, has your horse experienced any of the following risk factors for gastric ulcers? 8/24/2021 Total Votes: 120 View Poll Results
Gastric Ulcer Diagnosis
Have you ever had a gastroscopy exam performed on your horse to diagnose gastric ulcers? 8/17/2021 Total Votes: 238 View Poll Results
Your ID, Please!
Is your horse microchipped? 8/10/2021 Total votes: 420 View Poll Results
Joint Injections
Are joint injections a regular part of your horse’s joint management program? 8/3/2021 Total Votes: 398 View Poll Results
WNV Protection
What steps do you take to protect your horse from West Nile virus? Select all that apply. 7/27/2021 Total Votes: 389 View Poll Results
Time to Ride!
During peak riding season in your area, how often do you ride your horse? 7/21/2021 Total Votes: 445 View Poll Results
Equine Nutrition Concerns During Travel and Competition
What is your top feed or nutrient quality concern during travel and competition? Choose only one. 7/13/2021 Total Votes: 197 View Poll Results
Hoof Care Costs
On average, how much do you spend per horse on regular hoof care each time the farrier or trimmer visits? 7/6/2021 Total Votes: 872 View Poll Results
PPID Management and Success Stories
Equine Cushing’s Disease, now referred to as PPID, can be an overwhelming diagnosis. If you or a friend have had a horse with PPID, what type of information was most helpful in managing the disease? 6/29/2021 Total Votes: 219 View Poll Results
Your Horse’s Summer Coat
What do you do if your horse’s coat is still shedding out in June? 6/22/2021 Total Votes: 450 View Poll Results
Fly Mask Maintenance
How often do you clean your horse’s fly mask? 6/15/2021 Total Votes: 536 View Poll Results
Protective Footwear
Do you wear steel-toed boots or shoes when working around horses? 6/8/2021 Total Votes: 666 View Poll Results
Horse Fly Gear
What types of fly gear do you use to protect your horse? 6/1/2021 Total Votes: 428 View Poll Results
Horse Skin Care Solutions
What source do you use to locate/buy/educate yourself on products to prevent and treat your horse’s skin issues? 5/25/2021 Total Votes: 238 View Poll Results
Equine Heat Stress
How does heat stress typically impact your horse? 5/18/2021 Total Votes: 122 View Poll Results
Equine Seasonal Skin Issues
Which skin issues do you battle most frequently with your horse? 5/11/2021 Total Votes: 381 View Poll Results
Daily Time Devoted to Horses
On average, how much time do you spend riding and caring for your horse every day? 5/4/2021 Total Votes: 683 View Poll Results
A Touch of Flavor
Have you ever added flavoring to your horse’s grain or hay to encourage him to eat? 4/27/2021 Total Votes: 296 View Poll Results
Complementary Therapies for Horses
Which complementary therapies have you integrated into your horse’s care? 4/20/2021 Total Votes: 381 View Poll Results
Deworming Decisions
How do you decide when and what products to use in your horse’s deworming program? 4/13/2021 Total Votes: 483 View Poll Results
Equine Gastric Ulcers
Do you currently own or manage a horse with gastric ulcers? 4/6/2021 Total Votes: 401 View Poll Results
Equine Nutrition Confidence
How confident are you that your horse is getting the nutrition he needs to stay healthy? 3/30/2021 Total Votes: 344 View Poll Results
Senior Horse Health Concerns
What is your biggest senior horse health concern? 3/23/2021 Total Votes: 466 View Poll Results
Selecting Probiotics for Horses
What is most important to you when selecting an equine probiotic? 3/16/2021 Total Votes: 209 View Poll Results
Spring Wellness Exams
Have you scheduled an appointment with your vet for your horse’s spring wellness exam and vaccinations? 3/9/2021 Total Votes: 327 View Poll Results
Orphan Foals
Have you ever raised an orphan foal? If so, tell us about your experiences! 3/2/2021 Total Votes: 298 View Poll Results
Staying Informed About Horse Health
Which of the following equine health topics do you wish you knew more about? 2/23/2021 Total Votes: 424 View Poll Results
Equine Winter Workouts
How do you exercise your horse during the winter months? 2/16/2021 Total Votes: 574 View Poll Results
Horse Breeding Plans for 2021
Do you plan to breed a mare this year? 2/9/2021 Total Votes: 488 View Poll Results
Dental Exams
Has your horse had a dental exam or treatment in the past 12 months? 2/2/2021 Total Votes: 771 View Poll Results
There’s an App for That!
What types of mobile apps or programs do you use to track horse-related information? 1/26/2021 Total Votes: 108 View Poll Results
Equine Genetic Testing
Have you ever submitted samples to a lab to test your horse’s DNA for information on his color, disease risk, or ancestry? 1/19/2021 Total Votes: 375 View Poll Results
Horse Feeding Advice
Have you ever consulted with an equine nutritionist about your horse’s diet? Tell us why or why not! 1/12/2021 Total Votes: 346 View Poll Results
Horse Related Resolutions for 2021
Do you have any horse-related New Year’s resolutions for 2021? If so, tell us about them! 1/5/2021 Total Votes: 175 View Poll Results
Winter Horse Hoof Care
If your horses are shod, do you pull their shoes during the winter months? 12/29/2020 Total Votes: 723 View Poll Results
A Horsey Holiday
Do you include your horses in your holiday festivities? 12/22/2020 Total Votes: 292 View Poll Results
Sweet Treats
Does your horse like peppermint candies? 12/15/2020 Total Votes: 779 View Poll Results
Festive Barn Decorating
Do you decorate your barn or your horse’s stall for the holiday season? 12/8/2020 Total Votes: 400 View Poll Results
Snowbirds With Horses
Do you travel with your horse to another state or area that’s warmer for the winter? 12/1/2020 Total Votes: 320 View Poll Results
Horse Keeping Expenses
What was your biggest horse keeping expense this year? 11/24/2020 Total Votes: 559 View Poll Results
Winter Water Options for Horses
How do you plan on keeping your horse’s water thawed this winter? 11/17/2020 Total Votes: 402 View Poll Results
Washing Horse Blankets
Who launders your horse blankets? 11/10/2020 Votes: 512 View Poll Results
Nutritional Supplement Knowledge
Where do you primarily get information about feeding your horse nutritional supplements? 11/3/2020 Total Votes: 326 View Poll Results
Automatic Feeders
Have you ever used an automatic feeder for your horse? 10/27/2020 Total Votes: 510 View Poll Results
Expanding Your Horse Health Knowledge
Which equine disease or condition would you be most interested in learning about? 10/20/2020 Total Votes: 476 View Poll Results
Stall Time
How much time does your horse spend in a stall each day? 10/13/2020 Total Votes: 974 View Poll Results
The Next Generation
If you have children, do they also enjoy riding horses? 10/6/2020 Total Votes: 305 View Poll Results
Retired Racehorses
Have you ever owned a retired racehorse? 9/29/2020 Total Votes: 733 View Poll Results
Rabies Vaccination
Have you vaccinated your horse against rabies this year? 9/22/2020 Total Votes: 515 View Poll Results
Horse Hay Sources
Where do you primarily purchase your horse’s hay? 9/15/2020 Total Votes: 656 View Poll Results
Equine Memberships
Do you currently belong to any horse-related clubs, associations, teams, or organizations? Tell us about them in the comments! 9/8/2020 Total Votes: 296 View Poll Results
Liability Waiver
Do you require people to sign a liability waiver before they interact with or ride your horse? 9/1/2020 Total Votes: 313 View Poll Results
Stall Comfort
What type of cushioning do you use on your stall floors? 8/25/2020 Total Votes: 599 View Poll Results
Cleaning Feed and Water Buckets
How often do you clean your horses’ feed and water buckets? 8/18/2020 Total Votes: 647 View Poll Results
Fly Control Methods
How do you manage flying insect populations near your horse? 8/11/2020 Total Votes: 359 View Poll Results
Emergency Drills
Have you ever tried an emergency evacuation drill with your horses in case of fire or other natural disaster? 8/4/2020 Total Votes: 284 View Poll ResultsHorse Show Season
Do you actively participate in competitions with your horse? 7/28/2020 Total Votes: 434 View Poll ResultsDiagnosis: Lyme Disease
Have you ever had a horse diagnosed with Lyme disease? 7/21/2020 View Poll ResultsElectrolytes
Do you give your horse electrolytes? 7/14/2020 Total Votes: 403 View Poll ResultsHow Do You Engage With The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care?
How do you most often connect and engage with The Horse and TheHorse.com content? 7/7/2020 Total Votes: 326 View Poll ResultsElectric Fencing
Do you use an electric fence to contain your horse? 6/30/2020 Total Votes: 814 View Poll ResultsSun-Sensitive Horses
Does your horse sunburn easily? 6/23/2020 Total Votes: 406 View Poll ResultsEquine Referral Hospitals
Have you ever taken a horse to a university referral hospital for diagnosis or treatment? If yes, tell us why in the comments. 6/16/2020. Total Votes: 303 View Poll ResultsRespiratory Infections
How many times in the last year has your horse had a respiratory infection? 6/9/2020. 97 total votes View Poll ResultsTrailering
How many times a year do you trailer your horse for long distances (more than 8 hours)? 6/2/2020 Total Votes: 567 View Poll ResultsEquine Veterinary Care
When it comes to your horses’ veterinarian, which statement is most true? 5/26/2020 Total Votes: 658 View Poll ResultsKeeping Horses Hydrated
How do you provide water to your horses? 5/19/2020 Total Votes: 682 View Poll ResultsHorse Care During COVID-19
What best describes your interaction with your horses’ veterinarian during the COVID-19 pandemic? 5/12/2020 Total Votes: 397 View Poll ResultsIV Injections
Do you give your horse intravenous (IV) injections yourself? 5/5/2020 Total Votes: 557 View Poll ResultsFeeding Alfalfa
Do you feed your horse alfalfa in any form (pellets, cubes, hay, etc.)? 4/28/2020 Total Votes: 1,104 View Poll ResultsAdministering Vaccines
Who gives your horse his/her vaccines? 4/21/2020 Total Votes: 887 View Poll ResultsGrazing Muzzle Use
Do you use a grazing muzzle to help restrict your horse’s grass intake? 4/14/2020 Total Votes: 652 View Poll ResultsFly Masks
Does your horse wear a fly mask? 4/7/2020 Total Votes: 945 View Poll ResultsLoose Shoes
Have you ever had to pull a loose shoe off your horse? 3/31/2020 Total Votes: 999 View Poll ResultsEquine Osteoarthritis and DJD Concerns
If you own a horse with osteoarthritis/degenerative joint disease, what is your primary concern? 3/24/2020 Total Votes: 420 View Poll ResultsHorse Hoof Self-Care
Have you ever tried trimming your horse’s feet yourself? 3/17/2020 Total Votes: 764 View Poll ResultsHorse Hoof Protection
Which of the following have you used to protect and support your horse’s hooves? 3/10/2020 Total Votes: 418 View Poll ResultsEquine Insurance
Do you have an equine insurance policy on your horse? 3/3/2020 Total Votes: 455 View Poll ResultsHay Feeders for Horses
What type of hay feeder do you typically use for your horse? 2/25/2020 Total Votes: 1,199 View Poll ResultsTreating Equine Osteoarthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease
Which of the following would be most important when selecting a product for your horse’s osteoarthritis/degenerative joint disease? 2/18/2020 Total Votes: 321 View Poll ResultsKeeping Horses Calm
Have you ever given your horse a calming supplement or product? 2/11/2020 Total Votes: 607 View Poll ResultsAging Equines
How old is the oldest horse that you currently own or manage? 2/4/2020 Total Votes: 1,664 View Poll ResultsStocking Up On Horse Supplies
When do you typically buy or restock your horse supplies (tack, grooming tools, medications, etc.)? 1/28/2020 Total Votes: 554 View Poll ResultsTime to Weigh In
Do you monitor your horse’s weight regularly? 1/21/2020 Total Votes: 465 View Poll ResultsHorse Halter Preferences
What kind of halter do you use for your horse? 1/14/2020 Total Votes: 1103 View Poll ResultsManaging Equine Osteoarthritis
Primarily, what does your veterinarian recommend for managing your horse’s osteoarthritis/degenerative joint disease? 1/07/2020 Total Votes: 186 View Poll ResultsWinter Sweat
How do you deal with a sweaty horse post-ride on a cold day? 12/30/2019 Total Votes: 727 View Poll ResultsTrailering Troubles?
Will your horse easily load into the trailer? 12/23/2019 Total Votes: 708 View Poll ResultsNaughty or Nice?
Is your horse getting a gift for Christmas? 12/17/2019 Total Votes: 192 View Poll ResultsPacking on the Pounds
Do you have trouble keeping weight on your horse? 12/10/2019 Total Votes: 428 View Poll ResultsOA and Joint Disease: What’s Your Experience?
Have you owned or managed a horse diagnosed with osteoarthritis/degenerative joint disease? 12/3/2019 Total Votes: 334 View Poll ResultsBlack Friday Horse Deals
Do you plan to take advantage of Black Friday deals at your favorite horse tack and supply stores? 11/26/2019 Total Votes: 279 View Poll ResultsClipping Horses With Sedation
If you clip or trim your horse in winter, do you sedate him/her? 11/19/2019 Total Votes: 810 View Poll ResultsFrozen Water Prevention
How do you ensure your horse’s water doesn’t freeze during the winter? 11/12/2019 Total Votes: 761 View Poll ResultsWinter Hay Supply
Have you started stocking up on your horses’ winter hay supply? 11/5/2019 Total Votes: 451 View Poll ResultsWho Clips Your Horse?
If you clip your horse(s) in winter, who does the heavy lifting? 10/29/2019 Total Votes: 596 View Poll ResultsBody Clipping for Winter
Do you clip your performance horse during winter?? 10/22/2019 Total Votes: 434 View Poll ResultsHorse Blanketing Decisions
How do you make decisions about what sheet or blanket to use during winter? 10/15/2019 Total Votes: 710 View Poll ResultsTesting Horses for PPID
Have you recently tested your horse for PPID? 10/8/2019 Total Votes: 322 View Poll ResultsProbiotics for Horses
Do you give your horse probiotics, and if so, what for? 10/1/2019 Total Votes: 438 View Poll ResultsKeeping Older Horses Agile
Do you give your adult or senior horse a joint supplement? 9/24/2019 Total Votes: 595 View Poll ResultsHelmet Safety
How often do you wear a helmet while riding your horse? 9/17/2019 Total Votes: 737 View Poll ResultsLathering on the Liniment
Do you use liniments on your horse to help with sore muscles? 9/10/2019 Total Votes: 306 View Poll ResultsBath Time
How often do you give your horse a bath? 9/3/2019 618 votes View Poll ResultsLyme Disease Concerns
Are you concerned about Lyme disease and your horse? 8/27/2019 302 votes View Poll ResultsSigns of EMS
Does your horse show any of these possible signs of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS)? 8/20/2019 Total Votes 227 View Poll ResultsVitamin and Mineral Supplements
Do you add vitamin and/or mineral supplements to your horse’s feed? 8/13/2019 Total Votes: 397 View Poll ResultsShock Wave Treatment
What have you used shock wave therapy to treat on your horse? 8/6/2019 Total Votes: 102 View Poll ResultsTurn on the AC!
Does your horse have a fan in his stall or barn? 7/30/2019 Total Votes: 586 View Poll ResultsFrayed Fly Masks
How often do you have to buy a fly mask for your horse? 7/23/2019 Total Votes: 477 View Poll ResultsProtecting Horses From Flies
When do you apply fly spray to your horse? 7/16/2019 Total Votes: 462 View Poll ResultsSigns of Equine Gastric Ulcers
Does your horse show any of the following signs possibly associated with gastric ulcers? 7/9/2019 Total Votes: 68 View Poll Results4th of July Sedation
Have you ever sedated a horse to keep it safe during 4th of July fireworks? 7/2/2019 Total Votes: 512 View Poll ResultsGrooming, Good or Bad?
How much does your horse enjoy being groomed? 6/25/2019 Total Votes: 465 View Poll ResultsSheath Cleaning
Who cleans your gelding or stallion’s sheath? 6/18/2019 Total Votes: 811 View Poll ResultsHorsey Vacations
Have you ever taken a horse-centered vacation? 6/11/2019 Total Votes: 307 View Poll Results
Equine Leg Protection
Does your horse wear boots or leg protection every time you ride? 6/4/2019 Total Votes: 652 View Poll Results
Stinky Feet
Does your horse have trouble with thrush during the wet, spring weather? 5/28/2019 Total Votes: 402 View Poll Results
Clicker Training for Horses
Have you ever tried clicker training with your horse? 5/21/2019 Total Votes: 428 View Poll Results
Smelly Horse Barns
Do your barn smell like urine or ammonia? 5/14/2019 Total Votes: 499 View Poll Results
Soaking and Steaming Horse Hay
Do you soak or steam your horse’s hay? 5/7/2019 Total Votes: 671 View Poll Results
EPM Treatment
Are you currently treating a horse for EPM? 4/30/2019 Total Votes: 397 View Poll Results
Horse Trailer Preferences
What kind of trailer do you and your horse prefer? 4/23/2019 Total Votes: 595 View Poll Results
West Nile Virus Prevention
Have you vaccinated your horse against West Nile virus yet this year? 4/16/2019 Total Votes: 647 View Poll Results
Navicular Diagnosis
Has your horse been diagnosed with navicular syndrome? 4/9/2019 Total Votes: 477 View Poll ResultsMy Horse’s Chef
When it comes to feeding your horse, which is the most true for you? 4/2/2019 Total Votes: 501 View Poll ResultsHorse Farm Tractor
Do you own a tractor to help care for your horse? 3/26/2019 Total Votes: 659 View Poll Results
Leptospirosis
Do you know what leptospirosis is? 3/19/2019 Total Votes: 330 View Poll Results
Saddle Fitting Support
Have you ever hired a professional saddle fitter to ensure your horse’s saddle fits? 3/12/2019 Total Votes: 636 View Poll Results
Mud Management on Horse Facilities
What strategy do you rely on the most to reduce mud in high-traffic areas on your horse farm? 3/5/2019 Total Votes: 315 View Poll Results
Selecting Horse Feed
How do you select your horse’s concentrate or complete feed (other than forage)? 2/26/2019 Total Votes: 592 View Poll Results
Managing Moody Mares
Do you use altrenogest (Regu-Mate) to manage your mare’s cycle? 2/19/2019 Total Votes: 381 View Poll Results
Hardy Hooves
When needed, how do you protect your horse’s feet from bruising and soreness? 2/12/2019 Total Votes: 534 View Poll Results