Survey Questions for Barefoot Horse Supporters

1. Which statement feels the closest to your current concern?

I’m not sure if my horse’s hooves are improving or quietly getting worse

I see changes, but I don’t understand what they mean

I’m afraid of missing early signs of a serious hoof problem

I’m overwhelmed by conflicting barefoot advice

I feel stuck – I’m doing “everything right” but results are inconsistent

I’m worried about inflammation / laminitis but don’t want to panic

I mostly want to understand, not to be told what to do

2. What worries you the most?

Causing harm without realizing it

Acting too late

Acting too early or unnecessarily

Trusting the wrong advice

Not understanding what I’m seeing

Losing confidence in barefoot altogether

3. What would help you feel safer right now?

Clear explanations (no instructions)

Case examples (“what happened, what it meant”)

Visual guides (what to look at)

A structured way to think about decisions

Short, focused educational guides (not big books)

4. Which topics would you like to understand better?

Recognizing when a barefoot transition is NOT going well

Understanding hoof problems without panic

Inflammation and circulation

Nutrition and hidden deficiencies

Geometry, balance, and load

How to decide when not to act

5. When it comes to learning about barefoot horse care, which approach feels most helpful to you?

Free introductory materials to understand the basics

In-depth paid guides for complex or critical topics

A combination of free orientation and paid deep-dive resources

I’m not sure yet — it depends on the topic

6. Would you consider supporting independent, targeted barefoot hoof research — if it focused on practical, real-world questions?

Yes, I would be open to it

Maybe, depending on the topic and transparency

Not at the moment

I prefer to support only through learning materials

7. If yes (or maybe), which research topics would you most likely support?

Early detection of hoof problems (before visible lameness)

Microcirculation and hoof blood flow

Barefoot vs shod performance on different terrains

Nutrition and hidden deficiencies affecting hoof quality

Laminitis / inflammation prevention strategies

Hoof geometry, balance, and load distribution

Case-based real-world studies (before–after analysis)

Long-term barefoot transition outcomes

Other

8. What level of contribution would feel realistic for you (per project or study)?

€5–€10 (symbolic support)

€10–€25 (supporting contributor)

€25–€50 (engaged supporter)

€50+ (active backer of research)

I would prefer recurring small contributions (e.g. monthly)

I’m not sure yet

Thank you for sharing your perspective. Your answers help us create educational resources that reduce confusion – not add to it. We truly appreciate your trust.

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