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	A	Overall is Healthy	A
Explain overall health:  No known health issues. He was fed Equine Endurance, ½ cup Calf-Manna, a mineral salt block, and was regularly dewormed with diatomaceous earth.

Social Skills	Score		Score
Responds well to people	B	Gets along with mares	Z
Can touch face	C	Gets along with geldings	B
Can touch ears	D
Explain overall socialization:  Hollywood is one of those horses that is still scared from his treatment at the track, and was clearly abused at some point in his life before he came into our care. As such, he is very slow to trust and requires an understanding person willing to give him the time he needs. Because of this, he can be temperamental and aloof, but once he trusts you he enjoys the company. He loves carrots. He and Goliath are attached at the hip and cannot be more than a few yards apart. As such, they must be adopted together. He does good with other geldings and seems to be okay with mares, but hasn't been around them much. They both reportedly love water and will play in it for hours. The previous owner also indicated he let them play and swim in the lake on the property to help calm and relax them after a work out. NOTE: He is very sensitive about his ears being touched, even after years of his owner working with him.

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	B	Picks up feet for farrier	A
Easy to load	Z	Easy to Bathe	A
Easy to halter	B	Easy to Trim	A
Easy to lead	B	Easy to Fly Spray	A
Ties	B	Kicks	Yes
Explain manners:   He is good on the ground so long as you don't try to mess with his ears. He is sensitive to certain sounds and loud noises, particularly ambulance sirens, loud speakers, loud music, trailer doors slamming shut, etc. He doesn't bolt out from under you, but it does make him nervous. He will load in a trailer, but he panics if you take him too far away from Goliath, so they need to be loaded quickly and quietly. His previous owner said that he will kick with his front feet if you try to mess with his ears.

 

Riding Skills	Score		Score
Stands while being tacked	A	Walks	A
Stands while being mounted	A	Trots	A
Easily moves out	B	Lopes/Canters	A
Does well on trails	A	Runs	A
Does well in arenas	A	Backs up	B
Explain overall training:  He was originally trained as a racer, but for the past four years was ridden and worked daily in cross-country. He is extremely strong and intelligent, and needs a rider is confident and that can take control of him in a calm, patient way. He can be a bit spooky as he is highly attentive and sensitive to sounds and fast movement. He needs a confident, experienced rider to keep him focused. Once he gets on a set feeding schedule, he does not cooperate about an hour before feeding time. His previous owner reports he loves, running, jumping, and swimming, and would excel the best at cross-country. It would be best to do some basic groundwork and build his trust before ever attempting to ride him.