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

Helen - Reg. name Leo Zipper Skip
Breed: Quarter Horse
Sex: Mare
DOB: 2002
Height: 16 hh
Color: Sorrel
Markings: Star, snip, sock
Location: Barry, TX
Adoption Fee: $600

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	B
Hooves in good condition	B	Overall is Healthy	B
Explain overall Health: She is a beautiful, well-built horse with a broad back, wide chest and rump, and strong legs. Although blind in one eye, she is active and well-toned and would be right at home in any stable.

Social Skills	Score		Score
Responds well to people	A	Gets along with mares	A
Can touch face	On sighed side first	Gets along with geldings	N/A
Can touch ears	A
Explain overall socialization: Helen is in the middle of the herd at her current home. She loves people as well as her herdmates and wants to be wherever the “action” is, especially if it involves eating!

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	Can be difficult	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	X
Ties	A	Kicks	Can be temperamental
Explain manners: Nice ground skills make her easy to handle, although she is easily spooked by fly spray and needs her handler to be aware of her blind side. Helen enjoys being brushed and stands to be saddled. She allows riders of all levels and leads well with a rider aboard.

Riding Skills	Score		Score
Stands while being tacked	A	Walks	B
Stands while being mounted	B	Trots	C
Easily moves out	C	Lopes/Canters	C
Does well on trails	Z	Runs	Z
Does well in arenas	B	Backs up	A
Explain overall training: Helen has had training and needs consistent handling to keep these skills fresh. She has had under-saddle training and experience using vocal cues and light leg encouragement. When she is handled and worked regularly, she will put her best hoof forward with her human. Without frequent handling, she can be stubborn and unresponsive under saddle. She lunges on her sighted side and is more attentive after a few minutes of warm-up. She does not respond to neck reining or heavy leg cues. A tune-up with a trainer would be helpful. One past family reported that Helen has been ridden often on their home and was well-behaved under saddle. She is a big, strong girl and would be an excellent all around horse for her forever family.

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