Aptitude Survey

Are you interested in pursuing your lifelong dream of working with horses? Find out if you have aptitude for shoeing horses. Maybe you just want to learn a little more about the art of shoeing horses or you want to shoe your own horses or have a second career. Whatever your choice you can begin right now by taking this aptitude survey. In return for your time we send you a FREE audio CD called “10 Ways to Achieve ‘Skill Mastery’ in Farriery.” We will contact you with the results of your aptitude survey. Make sure all of your contact information is spelled and filled in correctly so we will not have any trouble sending you the free CD. As soon as you fill out your contact information and click “Submit,” you can begin to take the survey.

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1. How do you feel about the farrier business?
a. This business really excites me.
b. I see this business as my ticket to wealth and riches.
c. The more I know about this business, the more I like it.
d. There are plenty of exciting businesses. The trick is focusing on one of them.
2. How do you feel about hard work?
a. I can't work long hours.
b. I do what the job requires
c. I have a proven history of being a hard worker.
d. I can work hard if I have to, but would rather not.
3. What do you depend on when making an assessment/evaluation of a horse?
a. My knowledge level from books I have read.
b. I follow my gut instinct.
c. I like to jump in and get things done. I don't like wasting my time with over analyzing things.
d. I draw from experiences I have already had.
4. How would you characterize your approach to work?
a. I like to know what is expected of me.
b. I hate to have someone peering over my shoulder.
c. I prefer to have explicit instructions. If I’m not asked to do something, it won’t get done.
d. I’m a self-starter and will be my best every time.
5. If you had to categorize your mind-set or how you perceive your job mentality which would you choose:
a. I don't feel comfortable working on my own, enjoy co-workers and benefits
b. I like being my own boss, if I don’t do it, it won’t get done, rely on myself
c. I enjoy having people work for me – having a system to do things.
d. I enjoy having a real job for benefits but want to do something on the side for a little extra income and hobby.
6. How do you feel about doing something you've never done before?
a. I do a lot of research, but rarely do anything.
b. I don't like things I can't do.
c. I dive in headfirst.
d. I bet on my own skills, not on luck.
7. How does your personality affect the way you feel about work?
a. I have to see projects through to their completion.
b. Sometimes I drop out, if the project becomes tedious.
c. I am determined and stick to the task like a fly on flypaper.
d. I am an easygoing person.
8. How I feel about horses:
a. I have lots of experience with horses
b. Horses make me go to a special place in my mind.
c. Horses are useful companions to people.
d. Horses are big powerful creatures that can hurt you.
9. How do you feel about working with or relying on others?
a. I’m reliable and find others to be the same.
b. I’m careful not to over-promise.
c. I’m very results-oriented.
d. I rely on myself only. You can’t depend on anyone if you want to be successful
10. How would you describe your communication skills?
a. I always communicate clearly to veterinarians, horse owners and other farriers.
b. I sometimes have trouble getting my point across.
c. I tell others what to do; it’s up to them to do it.
d. I’m a doer, not a communicator.
11. When you find yourself in a situation where issues are unresolved, how do you respond?
a. I withdraw and refuse to talk with others.
b. I get stressed out if I don’t know the answer.
c. I can live with incomplete information and uncertainty.
d. I can’t always wait for complete information before making a decision.
12. How do you feel when something has gone wrong and the responsibility of a case rests with you?
a. I don’t make excuses.
b. I’m uncomfortable and wish someone else would take responsibility.
c. I learn from my mistakes.
d. I’d rather be a leader than a follower.
13. How do you feel when you receive critiques on your work?
a. I set goals so I can measure my progress.
b. I hate criticism, it doesn’t help me, it just makes me upset.
c. I welcome constructive criticism.
d. I want to hear what others have to say – it is very important to me.
14. When presented with an opportunity to attend a farrier training clinic or seminar:
a. I’ll only go if it is free.
b. I pay whatever price necessary to learn from those I know can teach me.
c. I stay at home and read a book or magazine instead.
d. I only go if my competitors are going.
15. How do you feel about telling others you are getting into the farrier business?
a. I’m keeping my business a secret right now.
b. My friends and family are behind me.
c. My spouse is worried about the risk, but we’ll work it out.
d. I don’t know if my friends and family think it is a good idea.
16. To learn more about founder, I would rather:
a. read a variety of case studies.
b. watch an instructional video/DVD.
c. dissect a foundered foot.
d. listen to a lecture about it.
17. If you finished a project early at work and had extra time on your hands, what would you do?
a. surf the internet until you got your next assignment
b. read a book, you deserve the time off, they’re underpaying you
c. ask your supervisor what you should be doing
d. find something worthwhile to do, think of new ways to promote business

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