Hof Wilharm – Feed Survey

1. How important are the following characteristics to you?

Property	Not important	Less important	Neutral	Important	Very important
Molasses free
No added sugar
Grain free
Low starch
Natural ingredients
High structure content
Regional producer
Price

2. Do you also feed additional supplements?

No Mineral feed Mash Oil Herbs Structured feed

Yes, other:

3. To what extent does each profile apply to your horse?

Profile	Not at all	Rather not	Mixed	Applies	Applies strongly
Sport
Leisure
Breeding
Retired / Senior

4. Which statements apply to your horse?

Multiple selections possible.

Very easy keeper Normal metabolism Hard keeper Sport horse with higher energy demand Metabolically sensitive (EMS, Cushing, laminitis)

5. If we improved our standard muesli, which properties would matter to you?

Multiple selections possible.

Molasses free No added sugar Grain free Low starch Higher crude fiber content More natural ingredients Regionally produced Not needed, the current standard muesli is already excellent

Other wishes:

6. Would you pay a small surcharge for higher-quality muesli?

No Yes, up to 5 EUR per month Yes, up to 10 EUR per month Yes, more than 10 EUR per month Depends on the quality.

7. Which feed brand convinces you personally the most?

8. What would you like to improve in our feeding concept?

8. Which characteristics should be prioritized in feeding at our stable in the future?

Multiple selections possible.

Lower sugar and starch More structure/fiber More individual adaptation Higher ingredient quality More transparency and advice Performance-oriented energy supply (sport) Solid and simple base feeding (leisure) Needs-based feeding for breeding mares/young horses Senior-friendly and highly digestible rations

Other:

9. Where do you currently see the greatest need for improvement in feeding?

Feed quality Ration composition Tolerance/sensitivities Communication & transparency No urgent need for improvement

Other:

10. Which change would have the biggest positive effect for your horse?

11. How satisfied are you overall with the current feeding concept?

1 - very dissatisfied 2 3 - neutral 4 5 - very satisfied

12. Which option would be most practical for you if we adjust the feeding concept?

Multiple selections possible.

Modular concept (selectable modules) Trial phase with feedback Individual feed consultation Better information/transparency As few changes as possible

Other:

13. Which feed supplements do you currently use on a regular basis?

Multiple selections possible.

Other:

14. In which areas do you see the greatest need regarding supplements?

Multiple selections possible.

Mineral supply Digestion/gastrointestinal support Energy/performance support Metabolic support Joints/mobility Hooves/coat/skin Nervousness/stress Senior support No additional need at the moment

Other:

Horse Feed Survey

1. How important are the following characteristics to you?

2. Do you also feed additional supplements?

3. To what extent does each profile apply to your horse?

4. Which statements apply to your horse?

5. If we improved our standard muesli, which properties would matter to you?

6. Would you pay a small surcharge for higher-quality muesli?

7. Which feed brand convinces you personally the most?

8. What would you like to improve in our feeding concept?

8. Which characteristics should be prioritized in feeding at our stable in the future?

9. Where do you currently see the greatest need for improvement in feeding?

10. Which change would have the biggest positive effect for your horse?

11. How satisfied are you overall with the current feeding concept?

12. Which option would be most practical for you if we adjust the feeding concept?

13. Which feed supplements do you currently use on a regular basis?

14. In which areas do you see the greatest need regarding supplements?