Polls Archive
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.
Ready for Winter?
Ended 12/4/2012 with 1287 Votes
How do you winterize your horses and barn? (Check all that apply) View Results
Horses and Holidays
Ended 11/27/2012 with 1265 Votes
How do your horses impact your Thanksgiving holiday plans? View Results
Blind Horse Care
Ended 11/20/2012 with 656 Votes
Have you ever cared for a partially or completely blind equid? View Results
NSAID Administration
Ended 11/13/2012 with 905 Votes
Do you ever administer nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) such as phenylbutazone to your horse(s) without veterinary assessment? View Results
Battle the Outbreak
Ended 11/6/2012 with 667 Votes
What steps have you taken to protect your horse during the recent West Nile virus (WNV) outbreak? View Results
Too Close for Comfort
Ended 10/30/2012 with 211 Votes
Have you (or someone you know) ever had a horse contract West Nile virus? View Results
Routine Vaccination?
Ended 10/23/2012 with 183 Votes
How often do you vaccinate your horse for West Nile virus? View Results
The Best Defense
Ended 10/16/2012 with 403 Votes
What steps do you take to protect your horse from West Nile virus? (Select all that apply) View Results
Threat? Or Harmless?
Ended 10/9/2012 with 175 Votes
Do you view West Nile virus as a threat to your horse? View Results
A Pain in the Hock
Ended 10/2/2012 with 157 Votes
Do you currently treat and/or supplement your horse for hock pain or injury? View Results
Tumor Troubles
Ended 9/25/2012 with 124 Votes
Which type of tumors are most concerning to you? (Please choose one) View Results
Shoes vs. Barefoot
Ended 9/18/2012 with 324 Votes
Do you keep your horses horses shod or barefoot? View Results
Heat Stroke Prevention
Ended 9/11/2012 with 287 Votes
While riding, how do you protect your horse from heat stroke? (Check all that apply) View Results
Vet Communication
Ended 9/4/2012 with 112 Votes
What type of communications would you like to see more of from your veterinarian? View Results
Vet Visits
Ended 8/28/2012 with 258 Votes
How often does your veterinarian see your horse(s)? View Results
Horse Info Sources
Ended 8/21/2012 with 167 Votes
How do you primarily receive information regarding your horse's health? View Results
Age of Your Horse
Ended 8/14/2012 with 384 Votes
In what age category do most of your horses fit?(Select the top two age categories.) View Results
Choosey Chews
Ended 8/7/2012 with 255 Votes
What kind of feed do you use for your horses in addition to hay or other forage? View Results
Functional Footing
Ended 7/31/2012 with 228 Votes
What kind of footing do you ride on? (Learn about footing research in our July 2012 issue.) View Results
Tick Troubles
Ended 7/24/2012 with 187 Votes
Which tick-borne disease is most concerning to you? View Results
Omega Additives
Ended 7/17/2012 with 217 Votes
Do you actively manage and balance the omega fatty acid ratio your horse consumes? View Results
Safety During Fireworks
Ended 7/10/2012 with 264 Votes
How do you keep your horses safe and settled while 4th of July fireworks are going off? View Results
Are You My Horse?
Ended 7/3/2012 with 336 Votes
What methods do you use to identify your horse?(Check all that apply) View Results
Scary Mother Nature
Ended 6/26/2012 with 237 Votes
What potential natural disaster are you most concerned about? View Results
Preparing for Natural Disasters
Ended 6/19/2012 with 209 Votes
In your opinion, what is the most important part of your natural disaster plan? View Results
POLL: Dental Check-Up
How often do you have your horse's teeth examined by your veterinarian?
