University of Minnesota Horse Owner Survey: Building an Equine Extension Program

Authors

Krishona Martinson, University of MinnesotaFollow
Marcia Hathaway, University of MinnesotaFollow
Julia H. Wilson, University of MinnesotaFollow
Betsy Gilkerson, University of MinnesotaFollow

Volume

44

Issue

6

Abstract

The University of Minnesota conducted a statewide survey of 1,008 Minnesota horse owners to characterize their preferences for education on equine topics. The mail survey engendered an excellent response rate (67%) and clearly identified the need for a statewide horse program in Minnesota. The majority of horse owners currently obtain information from equine magazines, other horse owners, veterinarians, trainers, and farriers. When asked how they would like to obtain horse-related information, horse owners preferred short publications, the Internet, and evening seminars. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first survey conducted to determine the educational needs of horse owners.

Recommended Citation

Martinson, K., Hathaway, M., Wilson, J. H., & Gilkerson, B. (2006). University of Minnesota Horse Owner Survey: Building an Equine Extension Program. The Journal of Extension, 44(6), Article 13. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol44/iss6/13