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	C	Overall is Healthy	A
Explain overall health:   Lady Godiva is healthy and maintains her weight well. Her teeth are fine. She has some hoof problems where they crack and need attention more often than an average horse. She is barefoot and probably should remain this way.

 

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:   Lady Godiva is a nice horse who is friendly and gentle to both adults and children. She gets along well with other horses.

 

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	A	Picks up feet for farrier	A
Easy to load	C	Easy to Bathe	A
Easy to halter	A	Easy to Trim	A
Easy to lead	A	Easy to Fly Spray	C
Ties	A	Kicks	NO
Explain manners:   Lady Godiva can easily be handled by a young adult or any novice. However, she doesn't load well, (into a trailer), and patience is necessary. She enjoys being bathed but would rather not be fly sprayed. She is cooperative with the natural trim farrier.

 

Riding Skills	Score		Score
Stands while being tacked	A	Walks	A
Stands while being mounted	A	Trots	A
Easily moves out	A	Lopes/Canters	B
Does well on trails	A	Runs	D
Does well in arenas	A	Backs up	A
Explain overall training:   Lady Godiva does not like to run, probably because of her split hooves. She can be ridden by a novice rider with no problem. If you need a horse that will fly like the wind, this is not the horse for you. If a gentle, cooperative riding horse is what you are looking for, Lady Godiva is your mare.