Manitoba Horse Council - Member survey

Welcome to MHC's Member Survey 2024

The Board of Directors of Manitoba Horse Council (MHC) invites you to participate in our member survey. The responses we receive will help the MHC board and staff understand the priorities for our services and how we might respond in a way that produces meaningful and positive change for members, clubs, the equine industry, and equestrian sports in the province.

The survey will take roughly 10 minutes, so grab a beverage, and share your best ideas for the future of MHC, the equine industry, and horse/pony riding in Manitoba.

Our analysis and summary of the survey results and resulting action plans will be shared with members in November.

The survey closes on October 13 at 11:59 PM.

Which Equine activities do you participate in *

Working Equitation Working Cow Horse Western Dressage Vaulting Trail riding Therapeutic Riding/Equine Facilitated Learning Team Sorting Team Penning Showing (Breed specific or Open) Rodeo Reining Recreation Ranchwork/Outfitting Ranch Competitions Racing Pony Club Polo Para-Equestrianism Mounted Shooting/Archery Hunter/Jumper Heavy Horse Gymkana Farm Chore Events Eventing Endurance Driving Dressage Cutting Breeding Barrel Racing 4H

Other

Are you a member of any of the following clubs *

Do you work in an equine related profession? *

No, I do not work in an equine related profession Yes, full time Yes, part time

Other, please specify

Which equine related profession(s) do you work in?

Please rate the following benefits/services offered by MHC in terms of the value they provide to you *

Do not use

High Value

Moderate Value

Low Value

Coaching/Officials designation and licensing

Clinics, Events, or Workshops

Connecting/networking with other equine enthusiasts

Equestrian Facility at Birds Hill Park

Equine Guelph Portal (15% discount on courses for MHC members)

Grants and Bursaries

Insurance (e.g., personal liability, ADD, optional insurance such as emergency life saving surgery)

Learn to Ride Program

Masterfeeds Frequent Buyer Discount

MHC Annual Awards

MHC Ask a vet interview

MHC Communication (social media, website calendar of events)

MHC Merchandise (for schooling shows, fundraisers, or for purchase items)

MHC Team Challenge

News and Information (e-newsletter, annual meetings)

Prairie Crocus Competitions

Ride and drive program

Support for issues impacting you as a member or a club you belong to

Are there any other benefits/services you would like to see MHC offer or enhance? Please describe

Over the past year, how satisfied were you with the following aspects of MHC's communication: *

Satisfied

Neutral

Dissatisfied

Frequency of communication

Amount of communication

Relevancy of information

Direct communication (emails, phone calls)

E-Newsletter

Social media posts (Facebook/Instagram)

Website information/navigation

Club Meetings (council of clubs, AGM)

Is there anything about MHC's communication that could be improved?

How would you prefer to receive communication from MHC? *

Email E-Newsletter Website Facebook Instagram Direct Message through Social Media SMS Message Virtual meetings In Person Meetings

Other

How often do you visit our website *

Daily Weekly Every Month Every 2-3 months Just to renew my membership I do not visit the website

When is the last time you participated in a competition or event at the Equestrian Facility in Birds Hill Park? *

Within the last year Within the last 5 years 5+ years ago Never

Based on your experience *

N/A

Likely

Unlikely

How likely are you to recommend the facility

Based on your most recent experience *

N/A

Satisfied

Dissatisfied

How Satisfied were you with the facility

Any additional information you would like to share with us regarding the Equestrian Facility?

Which of the following equine industry issues are you most concerned with in Manitoba *

Access to provincial/federal agriculture funding through Agri-stability and other programs Access to public trails Animal rights activism Biosecurity risks Declining participation in equine activities Decreasing amount of local competitions/events Equine Services availability (e.g. Rising costs for horse care

Other

Which of the MHC's strategic focus areas are the most important to you right now? *

Please indicate your level of interest in MHC offering courses/education in each of the following areas *

Already have knowledge or taken a course

No interest

Moderate interest

High interest

Human First Aid

Equine First Aid

Large Animal Emergency Rescue

Trailer and Transport Safety

Pasture Management

Manure Management

Emergency Planning

Biosecurity

Horse health such as disease prevention, parasite control, nutrition

Do you have any additional ideas for courses, clinics, or workshops you would like to share?

What type of course delivery do you prefer *

In Person classroom In person hands-on Webinar (scheduled date and time) Self paced online learning

Other (please specify)

How long have you been a member of MHC *

1 year 2-5 years 6-10 years 11-20 years 20+ years

What are the primary reasons you are a member of MHC? *

Insurance Club membership requirement Facility/stable boarding requirement Equestrian Canada requirement Member benefits and discounts To support the equine community

Other (please specify)

How likely are you to: *

Likely

Neutral

Unlikely

Renew your MHC membership

Recommend MHC to others

Do you know of someone in your area who owns or works with horses who is not a member of MHC? *

Yes No Unsure

What is your age *

Under 18 18-29 30-40 41-54 55+ Prefer not to say

What gender do you identify as *

Female Male Non-binary Other Prefer not to say

Any additional information you would like to share with us?

If you would like to be entered into a prize draw, please add your name and email below.

You will receive a confirmation by email.

First name

Last name

Email