McTimoney Chiropractic Questionnaire

Dear Sir or Madam,

Please take a moment of your time to complete this questionnaire as part of my final year BSc Animal Health Investigational Project at Harper Adams University: In depth study into horse owners preference and attitudes towards the use of McTimoney Chiropractic treatments for their horses.

The McTimoney method of chiropractic is a non-invasive holistic approach, which works to realign and balance the animal’s muscoloskeletal system, restoring health and movement, soundness and performance.

I would like your honest opinions of any experience you may have had of McTimoney Chiropractic treatments and other holistic therapies for your horse(s).

If you HAVE NOT used chiropractic treatments please complete SECTION A ONLY and return.

If you HAVE USED chiropractic treatment for your own horse(s), horse(s) in your care or horse(s) you have on loan, please complete ALL questions.

Please return questionnaire(s) by the end of October. May I take this opportunity to thank you in anticipation for your time.

Yours sincerely

Lydia Critchlow

If you would like further information about McTimoney Chiropractic treatments or practitioners please look on the McTimoney college website: www.mctimoney-college.ac.uk Alternatively a list of qualified McTimoney practitioners is available from:

3 Oxford Court,

St James Road,

Brackley,

Northamptonshire,

NN13 7XY

Tel: 01280 705050 Fax: 01280 700117

Details about yourself and your horse(s)

Gender of person completing questionnaire

[ ] Male [ ] Female

No. of years experience with horses: __________years

Horse Breed(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .

Age of horse(s) (years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .

Approx. height: Hands OR Cm

Level of work: [ ] Light [ ] Medium [ ] Heavy

Discipline(s) / purpose(s) used for: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION A

1a) Would you consider having McTimoney Chiropractic treatment for your horse(s) if the following signs became apparent? (Tick all that apply)

[ ] Unlevelness, especially behind

[ ] Uneven wear of shoes

[ ] Sore or cold backs, uneven pressure from saddles, numnahs

[ ] Unexplained deterioration in usual performance

[ ] Asymmetry, such as stiffness on one rein or disunited canter

[ ] Unexplained resistances, such as napping, rearing, refusing etc

[ ] Uneven muscle development or atrophy

[ ] Lameness after a fall or accident where alternative causes have been ruled out

[ ] Uncharacteristic changes in behaviour, performance or temperament

[ ] Limb-dragging or odd, irregular action

[ ] Recurrence of symptoms previously successfully treated by other manipulation

[ ] Absence of any resolution of the problem using conventional methods

2a) What other types of complementary or alternative medicine have you used, or would consider using for your horse? (Please tick all that apply)

	Have used	Would consider using
Acupuncture
Aromatherapy
Chiropractic
Crystal Therapy
Cold Water Spa Therapy
Faith Healing
Herbal Therapy
Homeopathy
Kinesiology
Massage
Osteopathy
Physiotherapy
Reiki
Radonics
Shiatsu

Other (Please state) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3a) What are your reasons for NOT using McTimoney Chiropractic treatments for your horse?

(Please tick all that apply)

[ ] Do not know of any local practitioners

[ ] Can not find a practitioner to take my horse on

[ ] Financial outlay is too high

[ ] Never heard of them before however would use one if needed

[ ] Have not considered my horse to need one previously

[ ] Previous experienced of chiropractic treatment had little or no effecting in my opinion

Other (please state) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4a) How much would you be prepared to pay for a McTimoney Chiropractic treatment for your horse(s)? (£)

0-10[ ] 11-20 [ ] 21-30 [ ] 31-40 [ ] 41-50 [ ] 50+ [ ]

Thank you for completing the first section of the questionnaire. Please go to Question 10b at the end of the questionnaire if you have NOT had McTimoney Chiropractic treatments for your horse(s)

SECTION B

Please complete if you HAVE experienced McTimoney chiropractic treatments for your horse(s)

1b) How did you find out about McTimoney Chiropractic treatments for your horse(s)?

[ ] Word of mouth

[ ] Recommended by fellow horse-owner

[ ] Advertisement in local paper

[ ] Had McTimoney Chiropractic treatments on yourself

[ ] Internet search

[ ] Magazine articles

2b) What conditions did your chiropractor treat for your horse(s)?

[ ] Unlevelness

[ ] Sore or cold back

[ ] Deterioration in usual performance

[ ] Asymmetry, e.g. stiffness on one rein or disunited canter

[ ] Unexplained resistances, e.g. napping, rearing, refusing, bucking

[ ] Uneven muscle development or atrophy

[ ] Lameness

[ ] Uncharacteristic changes in behaviour, performance or temperament

[ ] Limb-dragging or odd, irregular action

[ ] Recurrence of long term symptoms

[ ] Recurrent problem unsolved using conventional methods

Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3b) What are your reasons for choosing McTimoney Chiropractic treatments?

(Please tick all that apply and elaborate on your answer)

[ ] Treat a recent injury/condition

[ ] Treat long standing/recurrent problem

[ ] Personal approach by practitioner

[ ] Alternative to conventional medicine

[ ] Recommended by Veterinary Surgeon

[ ] Hands on/ targeted therapy

[ ] Part of regular Health Care routine

Other (please state) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4b) Over what time period was the treatment continued for?

[ ] 1-3 wks [ ] 4-6 wks [ ] 7-9 wks

[ ] 10 -12wks [ ] Lifelong treatment

5b) How would you describe the effect the McTimoney Chiropractic treatments had on your horse?

[ ] Not beneficial [ ] Beneficial [ ] Extremely Beneficial

Explain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6b) How satisfied are you with the McTimoney Chiropractic treatment?

[ ] Not satisfied [ ] Fairly satisfied

[ ] Very satisfied [ ] Extremely satisfied

Explain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7b) Would you recommend McTimoney Chiropractic treatments to other horse owners?

[ ] Yes [ ] No

8b) What reactions have you experienced from other people regarding having Chiropractic treatments on your horse(s)? (friends, family etc)

[ ] Positive

[ ] Mixed

[ ] Negative

Please elaborate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9b) Would you consider chiropractic treatments as part of the regular Health Care treatment for your horse(s)? (e.g. same time-scale as Farrier, Vet, Dentist)

[ ] Yes [ ] No

10b) Further comments and opinions about McTimoney Chiropractic treatments for your horse(s)?

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Thank you for completing the questionnaire, please reply to: lydssugar@hotmail.com.