1)
How long have you been riding?
Couple weeks
Over 6 months
1-2 years
3-6 years
Over 6 years
2)
Can you ride independently?
I have to be lead or on a line.
I can walk by myself, but need a leader for trot
I can ride by myself
3)
What gaits can you ride at comfortably?
Walk
Walk, trot
Walk, trot, canter
Walk, trot, canter, gallop
4)
5)
Have you competed?
No, not yet
Once or twice
A few times
Every now and then
Quite often
6)
Are you actually able to afford the cost of a horse long term?
Not really...
Yeah, I can save up and we'll just about get by
Yes, I can afford to cover the cost of keeping a horse, even the expenses if the horse gets sick
7)
Can you provide basic care for a horse?
I need someone to help me
I can lead and groom, but can't tack by myself
I can lead, groom and tack
I can lead, groom, tack, feed and clean my tack
8)
Do you know where you'd keep your horse?
Not yet...
On my property, and I'll look after it
At a livery yard/ boarding facility
On my property (or friend's) with people who have a lot of experience with horses
9)
How long have you seriously wanted a horse, while knowing the responsibilities involved?
A couple weeks
A good few months
For a few years
For over 4 years
10)
Do you have someone to help you with your first horse?
I have books and the internet
I have my family who would help with our first pony/horse
I have my instructor/ trainer, and maybe a few friends
11)
How long do you plan on keeping your horse?
Maybe a few months or a year, until I grow out of it
A year or two, so I can improve my riding and learn on a safe horse
Over 5 years
12)
Can you cover the cost of farrier visits, vet bills, dentistry, worming and any unexpected costs that may come up?
Nope!
The cheaper stuff, yeah
Yes, I can afford to pay for all the costs and can afford to pay for treatment when necessary
13)
Just a basic horsey knowledge question, which one of the following is NOT a part of the horse?
Frog
Feathers
Gaskin
Cantle
Croup
Ergot