Thursday, February 12, 2015

What's Your Opinion?: Horse Racing (anonymous survey)

I think that we all know that horse racing isn't always the glamorous Sport of Kings that it's portrayed to be. There is a lot wrong with the industry.



For the most part, through this blog, I've found the majority of equestrians either enjoy racing or tolerate it. I guess that those who don't probably aren't reading this blog or wouldn't state their opinion openly for fear of the backlash it would bring.

There is a lot said about racing that is very true and a lot that is overdramatized. The exceptions are made out to be the rule quite often.



A few months back, Lauren at She Moved To Texas did an anonymous survey (link here) about what people would say if they could say it without everyone knowing who they were. I found the results very interesting. A little surprising too.

Inspired by that, I would really like to know what your thoughts are on the horse racing industry. The survey is completely anonymous and no IP Addresses will be saved. I won't know who you are and neither will anyone else.



What is your opinion of horse racing? (survey link)

Yes, I realize that I am opening myself up for a lot of criticism here. That's okay, I've heard it before and I'm not going to get offended by the responses. It'd be really stupid to ask for opinions and then get mad when they are given. I do ask that you try to keep your comments about the entire industry and don't name anyone that you may single out. You get to stay anonymous, give them that privledge too. I won't publish any answers attacking a person that is named. The poll is open until 12:00 am MST Tuesday, February 17th. I will publish the responses then.

*I am considering doing a What's Your Opinion series, if this goes well. What do you guys think? I'm also in need of more blogs for my New Blogger series, so if you're a new blogger that would like to be featured, please email me at jodiperkins1984@gmail.com.

31 comments:

  1. You obviously know I love the idea of anonymous surveys :) Good luck!

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  2. I sent one in! Hopefully it arrived.

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    1. I think it did :) Not sure which is yours, but they seem to be coming through okay.

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  3. Fun topic, looking forward to the responses & love the idea for a series ☺

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  4. I think a regular series could be interesting.

    Also love the new blogger series!

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  5. You may be able to tell which one is mine, and I am totally ok with that! Looking forward to seeing what people have to say!

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  6. ooh i'm super excited to read the results !!!!

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  7. I should email you for new blogger! Added to list of things to do

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    1. That's funny because I was just thinking that I should feature you :) I'll plan on doing that as long as you're okay with it.

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  8. I don't even have a problem with being quoted. There is so much good and bad...don't even get me started. Well...I guess you know lol

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    1. It's a very difficult sport to be involved in for sure. The bad parts are heart breaking.

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  9. Fun! :) Such an open ended question ... I think you're going to get a wide variety of answers. Might be totally interesting.

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    1. There's been quite a few answers so far, but I've been trying not to read them yet. I'm scared and excited to all at the same time...

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  10. Ohhhh! I love the idea of the anonymous survey!

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    1. It could possibly make things very interesting :)

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  11. This is an awesome topic! Love love love it! I'm definitely going to give my input!

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  12. I put in my 2 cents but I love racing :)

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  13. Submitted! I don't know very much about racing but I wanted to join in. Curious to see what others had to say.

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    1. Thank you! I'm looking forward to seeing his it goes.

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  14. I'm excited to see what everyone has to say, we all come from such varied backgrounds!

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    1. It could be very interesting. I have a theory, I'm hoping I'm right :)

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  15. ARGH Can't wait to read the responses - the suspense is killing me! Love the idea of a "What's Your Opinion" series!

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