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	B
Explain overall health:   Flounder is a healthy, strong horse with one exception. His flexor tendons are short and because of this, he is currently wearing egg bar shoes to help correct the condition. If this method works, he will be barefoot the rest of his life. Except for the tendon problem, he has no health issues. His hooves and teeth are good as is his appetite. He is a handsome horse with a long flaxen mane and tail.

 

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:   Flounder likes people and is very cooperative of anything he is asked to do. He is not currently a pocket pony but he would love to have a family of his own. He has a big personality wrapped up in a small package. He gets along with other horses, especially the mares. He is high on the herd pecking order.

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	A	Picks up feet for farrier	A
Easy to load	A	Easy to Bathe	A
Easy to halter	A	Easy to Trim	A
Easy to lead	A	Easy to Fly Spray	A
Ties	A	Kicks	NO
Explain manners:   Flounder has excellent ground manners and does what is asked of him. A beginner can handle him on the ground.

 

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:   Flounder has been ridden. However, he currently has sore legs and is not rideable. Eventually it is hoped he will be rideable again and at that time he will be evaluated by the ranch staff.