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

Firefly
Breed: Grade
Sex: Mare
DOB: 1996
Height: 14.2 hh
Color: Sorrel
Markings: Blaze, 3 socks
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 overall Health: Firefly is not an easy horse to keep weight on. Her hooves and teeth are good and she is in good health, she just needs some extra care to keep her at a good weight. She has a massive scar on her left side. What caused it is not known but it is cosmetic only and causes her no problem. She has a stifle issue that would prevent her from being ridden but it does not stop her from horse activities.

Social Skills	Score		Score
Responds well to people	C	Gets along with mares	A
Can touch face	C	Gets along with geldings	A
Can touch ears	C
Explain overall socialization: Firefly is nervous of people and a bit standoffish and reserved. She could hurt someone trying to get away when scared. She can be approached on her terms but you’d best be alert for signs of panic. She will run away rather than fight you. She gets along with other horses and would make a good buddy for a horse who is already in a family situation but could use a pasture friend.

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	C	Picks up feet for farrier	Z
Easy to load	A	Easy to Bathe	Z
Easy to halter	C	Easy to Trim	Z
Easy to lead	A	Easy to Fly Spray	Z
Ties	A	Kicks	No
Explain manners: Firefly has not been taught much of anything. She would need a patient and loving person to teach her the basics and to be someone she could learn to trust. She is wary of strangers but responds to gentle but cautious individuals who know to speak to her in a quiet manner. Rough treatment in her past is probably the reason she is defensive and fearful.

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: Firefly is offered as companion only due to stifle issues.

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