Natural Horsemanship Polls

Do you...

Ride?
Drive?
Have horses mainly as companions?
Neither ride nor drive?
Both ride and Drive?
Ride but would like to drive as well?
Why would you drive a horse? That's what cars were invented for.

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POLL POSTED BY SHRANGELICA ON AUGUST 24, 2010
1 VOTE | 0 COMMENTS

What are the best kind of hoof boots to use?

I don't use them
I have a recommendation and will leave a comment!

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POLL POSTED BY CELENA ON JULY 17, 2010
2 VOTES | 0 COMMENTS

If you get frustrated during training, do you

Walk away from the horse and punch something solid?
Start getting mad at the horse?
Pull on your hair and scream?
Stop and take a couple of deep breaths then begin again?
Or put your horse away and try again tomorrow?

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POLL POSTED BY SHRANGELICA ON JULY 6, 2010
3 VOTES | 1 COMMENT

Shoes or barefoot?

Shoes all around
Front shoes only
Barefoot only
Whatever is necessary!
Other - please comment :D

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POLL POSTED BY CELENA ON MAY 4, 2010
12 VOTES | 1 COMMENT

How often do you participate in natural horsemanship clinics or lessons?

More than once a week
Once a week
Several times a month
Once a month
Once every few months
A few times a year
Once a year
Every few years
Seldom
Never

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POLL POSTED BY CELENA ON MARCH 5, 2010
15 VOTES | 2 COMMENTS

What is the biggest change you have seen in a horse handled using natural horsemanship?

increased trust
increased respect
less dangerous behavior
fewer vices
really wants to be with people
I have a story and I'll comment!

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POLL POSTED BY CELENA ON JANUARY 6, 2010
15 VOTES | 2 COMMENTS

I usually ride using a...

snaffle bit
curb bit
bitless bridle
rope hackamore
other hackamore
bosal
nothing!
depends on my horse's stage of training

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POLL POSTED BY CELENA ON DECEMBER 17, 2009
28 VOTES | 1 COMMENT

How do you feel about the term 'natural horsemanship'?

It fits - it is horsemanship that is natural to horses
I support the philosophy behind 'natural horsemanship' but don't like the term
Other (comment please!)

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POLL POSTED BY HEARTWOOD ON NOVEMBER 10, 2009
43 VOTES | 2 COMMENTS

Do you prefer owning/riding mares, geldings or stallions?

No preference - each horse is different no matter what
I prefer geldings
I prefer mares
I prefer stallions
I prefer anything but a mare!

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POLL POSTED BY HEARTWOOD ON OCTOBER 30, 2009
48 VOTES | 2 COMMENTS

What discipline do you focus on?

General Western
General English
Reining
Cutting
Roping
Jumping
Dressage
Eventing
An eclectic mix

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POLL POSTED BY CELENA ON OCTOBER 10, 2009
41 VOTES | 0 COMMENTS

Why did you get involved with natural horsemanship?

I had a difficult horse.
I wasn't enjoying horses anymore.
I could tell that my horse wasn't happy.
I was inspired by a natural horsemanship professional.
I read a book and was hooked.
I wanted to have more fun with my horses.
I was saw how well natural horsemanship was working for someone I knew.
Other (please specify).

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POLL POSTED BY CELENA ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2009
47 VOTES | 6 COMMENTS

What piece of equipment do you find most helpful when working with horses?

rope halter
12' rope
rope longer than 12'
stick
a certain bit (please specify)
rope hackamore
other (please specify)

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POLL POSTED BY HEARTWOOD ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
50 VOTES | 5 COMMENTS

Who is your favorite natural horseman/woman?

Ray Hunt
Buck Brannaman
The Dorrance Brothers
Pat Parelli
Clinton Anderson
Sally Swift
Monty Roberts
John Lyons
GaWaNi Ponyboy
Other - please comment

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POLL POSTED BY CELENA ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
54 VOTES | 6 COMMENTS