Claudia - Habitat for Horses - Equine Protection Organization - Horse Rescue, Rehabilitation, Horse Education and Adoptions

Claudia
Breed: Grade
Sex: Mare
DOB: 2005
Height: 14.2 hh
Color: Sorrel
Markings: Snip, "P" on forehead
Location: Hitchcock, Tx
Adoption Fee: $100

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	B	Overall is Healthy	B
Explain overall Health: When seized, Claudia had a fractured leg that had been left untreated and it was twisted out instead of straight. The leg was operated on and her knee was fused. She is healthy now and the leg will not be a problem in the future. She may get arthritis in the joint but that is worst-case. She needs a farrier that understands that she cannot bend that leg and will work with her to trim it. Trimming off a board is an option that has been used successfully with horses that have this problem. She is young and strong and her overall health is excellent except for her fused leg.

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: When first seized, Claudia was extremely fearful of people. Since that time she has made a complete turnaround. Claudia loves attention and is friendly to people, especially those with treats. She gets along well in a large mixed herd and her leg does not slow her down with other horses. She is not dominant in the herd.

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	A	Picks up feet for farrier	D
Easy to load	D	Easy to Bathe	A
Easy to halter	A	Easy to Trim	D
Easy to lead	A	Easy to Fly Spray	A
Ties	A	Kicks	No
Explain manners: Claudia has good ground manners and loves to be groomed. She does NOT like shots or having her temperature taken. She needs a farrier who can work around her physical limitations.

Riding Skills	Score		Score
Stands while being tacked	N/A	Walks	N/A
Stands while being mounted	N/A	Trots	N/A
Easily moves out	N/A	Lopes/Canters	N/A
Does well on trails	N/A	Runs	N/A
Does well in arenas	N/A	Backs up	N/A
Explain overall training: Claudia cannot be ridden due to her fused leg. She can walk, trot, canter, and run just fine and will keep up with any horse she is in a pasture with.

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