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

Keegan
Breed: Shetland
Sex: Gelding
DOB: 2001
Height: 12 hh
Color: Bay
Markings: None
Location: Hitchcock, TX
Adoption Fee: $100

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: Keegan is very healthy. His hooves are good and he has no problems with his teeth. He is an easy keeper and as with many ponies, can gain weight easily if not kept on a proper diet.

Social Skills	Score		Score
Responds well to people	B	Gets along with mares	A
Can touch face	A	Gets along with geldings	A
Can touch ears	A
Explain overall socialization: Keegan loves children but only tolerates adults. He is happiest when a child is giving him attention and love. He gets along well in a large mixed herd.

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	B	Picks up feet for farrier	A
Easy to load	A	Easy to Bathe	Z
Easy to halter	A	Easy to Trim	A
Easy to lead	A	Easy to Fly Spray	Z
Ties	A	Kicks	No
Explain manners: Once Keegan is caught, he can be handled easily but catching him can take patience. Food is a motivating force though. He can be made to do things but he is not always happy doing them. A child can reason with him much better than an adult.

Riding Skills	Score		Score
Stands while being tacked	A	Walks	A
Stands while being mounted	A	Trots	A
Easily moves out	A	Lopes/Canters	Z
Does well on trails	Z	Runs	Z
Does well in arenas	A	Backs up	Z
Explain overall training: Keegan has been ridden easily by a child but the ranch staff has not evaluated him due to his size and theirs.

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