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 overall health:    DaVinci is in very good health an is a bit plump.

 

Social Skills	Score		Score
Responds well to people	C	Gets along with mares	B
Can touch face	B	Gets along with geldings	B
Can touch ears	B
Explain overall socialization:   DaVinci is a bit timid with strangers.  He has some trust issues, however, he will stand and enjoy being petted if he knows you.

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	C	Picks up feet for farrier	A
Easy to load	B	Easy to Bathe	C
Easy to halter	B	Easy to Trim	Z
Easy to lead	A	Easy to Fly Spray	D
Ties	A	Kicks	NO
Explain manners:

 

Riding Skills	Score		Score
Stands while being tacked	B	Walks	Z
Stands while being mounted	X	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:   DaVinci does not allow you to mount him. He has something in his past where he is frightened when you put your foot in the stirrup. I am working with him on this, however, I have not made a lot of progress. The H4H staff indicated he had been ridden on their property.