Take the Survey for OSU National Study on Youth Horse Programs

Help Shape the Future of the Horse Industry!

Were you involved in a youth horse program – or are you currently participating in one? Your experience matters!

A research study at The Ohio State University is examining how participation in youth horse programs influences long-term involvement in the equine industry.

If you are 14 years of age or older, we invite you to complete a short survey to help strengthen youth programs and support the future of the horse industry.

Please share with friends, alumni, and fellow horse families!
Take the survey here:⇓

The survey is open to youth participants ages 14 – 18 who are currently or previously involved in youth horse programs, as well as adult alumni (19+) who previously participated in a youth horse program.

The survey is anonymous, takes approximately 3 – 5 minutes to complete, and has been approved through The Ohio State University’s Institutional Review Board.

This research aims to better and further understand how youth horse programs contribute to sustained industry engagement, identify barriers to continued involvement, and inform future outreach and program development efforts.

Survey contact:

Mina LaFrance, Master’s student in Animal Science at The Ohio State University.

lafrance.17@osu.edu