People in New Zealand who are involved with horses for
business or pleasure are invited to participate in an online survey into equine
rehabilitation services in the country and their contribution to equine health
and welfare.
The study is being conducted through the University of
Liverpool (UK), in conjunction with Massey University (NZ). Principal investigator
Ms Julia Whitehead is carrying out the research as part of her studies for a
Veterinary Physiotherapy Master’s degree.
“We are gathering information about people’s views and
experiences with equine rehabilitation services in NZ” she explains. “We are also interested in how these services
are valued and how they contribute to equine health and welfare.”
The short one-time online survey should take about ten minutes
to complete. All responses will be completely anonymous and will remain confidential.
“Our goal is to get a representative cross section of the
population involved with horses and ponies in New Zealand during the last three
years” she adds.
You do not have to have used rehabilitation services for
your horse to take part. The researchers would also like to hear from those who
have chosen not to use the services.
“Your responses will be of great value to us, regardless of
your level of previous experience with equine rehabilitation services.”
Professor Chris Riley and Ms Whitehead will analyse the
responses and use them to provide information to people in the equine industry,
and to help them with decision-making regarding the performance and general
health and well-being of horses and ponies.
To take part in the survey, or for more details see:
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