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Habitat for Horses, Inc.
P.O. Box 213
Hitchcock, TX 77563

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Habitat for Horses' BreggoBreggo
Breed: Grade
Sex: Gelding
DOB:  2008
Height: 14 HH and growing
Color: Sorrel
Markings: Right rear sock
Location:  Hitchcock, TX
Adoption Fee: $250

 

 

 

A=Excellent /Performs consistently with all riders/handlers

B= Good / Performs consistently with experienced riders/handlers. May test others.

C= Average / Performs adequately will improve with further training

D = Fair / Introduced to concept ; needs further training

N/A – Does not apply / Unable to perform due to health or physical limitations

X =  Poor / Tested, Equine was not able to perform task due to lack of training

Z =Unknown / Never tested, skill level unknown

 

“These assessments are based on how these horses respond in their current environment and any change in their current environment, riders, diet, etc could have an effect on the horses' immediate performance. Horses need time to adjust when moved to new surroundings. We highly recommend you visit, spend time with the equines and evaluate the equine before making a decision"

 

General Health

Score

Score

Maintains weight well

 A

Teeth in good condition

 A

Hooves in good condition

 A

Overall is Healthy

 A

Explain verall Health:  Very healthy, no known ssues.

 

Social Skills

Score

 

Score

Responds well to people

 A

Gets along with mares

A

Can touch face

 A

Gets along with geldings

A

Can touch ears

 A

 

 

Explain overall socialization: Breggo is curious and friendly with people. He loves treats and getting groomed. He hangs out with a gang of youngsters and gets along with both fillies and colts.

 

Ground Manners

Score

 

Score

Easy to catch

 A

Picks up feet for farrier

 A

Easy to load

 A

Easy to Bathe

 Z

Easy to halter

 A

Easy to Trim

 Z

Easy to lead

 A

Easy to Fly Spray

 A

Ties

 A

Kicks

NO

Explain manners:  Breggo has been worked with on ground manners since he was born. He has good manners but, like many youngsters, needs to learn to trust people more. He can be skittish if the person working with him is harsh and not used to a youngster.

 

 

Riding Skills

Score

 

Score

Stands while being tacked

 Z

Walks

 Z

Stands while being mounted

 Z

Trots

 Z

Easily moves out

 Z

Lopes/Canters

 Z

Does well on trails

 Z

Runs

 Z

Does well in arenas

 Z

Backs up

 Z

Explain overall training: Breggo is young and has not been exposed to any training for riding. He is ready to learn with someone used to training young horses. He is eager to try new things and has shown a tendency to jump when in the pastures, so he may be a good candidate for hunter/jumper training.

 

 

Explain history if known:   Breggo was born to a mare who came into Habitat for Horses' care when pregnant with him.

 

Updated: July, 2010

 

More pictures:

 

Breggo as a coltBreggo as a foal - standing


Adopt: Please contact us regarding adoptions at adoptions@habitatforhorses.org or call 1.866.HFH.LSER(866.434.5737).

Are you unable to adopt but would still like to have Breggo in your life? Sponsor him/her through our Virtual Foster program.

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Horse would like to thank his sponsors:
The Ranch Staff
Ray P. - Virtual Foster
Jeri M. - Virtual Foster
Susan M.
Debbie P.

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