Revolutionizing Hunter and Jumping Safety

Hello:
You are invited to participate in our survey of . In this survey, horse riders, like yourself, will be requested to complete a questionnaire that asks about your jumping experience, safety, and comfort. It will take approximately ten minutes to complete this survey.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions. With your answers we hope to create a new product that can and will revolutionize the hunter jumper's safety and begin a new alternative to the obstacles and equipment used today.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Alana Kekel at 3306347874 or by email at the email address specified below.

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

I Agree

How long have you been riding?

What style(s) do you ride?

Do you wear all "standard" protection gear while riding? Check all that apply.

Helmet

Riding Gloves (not for warmth)

Wrist, Knee, or Ankle Braces

Equine Leg Protection (bells, splints, wraps, etc)

Eventing Vest

Other

Do you have any Jumping Experience?

No

Minimal, only a few times

Moderate, nothing frequent

Regularly, at least once bi-weekly

Competitively, several times a week

How high have you jumped?

N/a

Only ground/raised trotting poles

< 18 inches || < 46 cm

18 - 30 inches || 46 - 76 cm

30 - 45 inches || 76 - 115 cm

45 - 60 inches || 115 - 152 cm

60 - 100 inches || 152 - 254 cm

100+ || 254+

How many times have you fallen?

Never

1 - 5 times

5 - 10 times

10 - "Too many to count"

How many of these falls were when approaching, refusing, going over, or landing from a jump?

Of these jumping falls, what happened to cause you to come off? Select all that apply.

I have not fallen while jumping

My own mistake, bad timing, loss of balance, etc.

My horse refused.

My horse lost his balance, tripped, or stumbled.

My horse spooked.

Other

How many of your jumping falls ended with you colliding with the rails or parts of the jump

< 25%

25 - 50%

50-75%

75-100%