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

Max
Breed: Paint (Breeding Stock)
Sex: Gelding
DOB: 2007
Height: 14 hh
Color: Sorrel w/flaxen mane & tail
Markings: Blaze, stockings
Location: Cleveland, Tx
Adoption Fee: $350

Video August 23, 2011:

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: Max is healthy and a beautiful young horse. He has had his teeth checked and he has had his hooves trimmed. At one point he had a puncture injury to his shoulder, since healed with no permanent scar, which required confinement. Max ate this up. He didn’t want to leave the attention he was getting at the hospital barn.

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: Max loves people and attention. He was a model patient when injured. He loves treats. He gets along fine in a large mixed herd. His special friend is Galina, a young mare.

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	A	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: Max has very good manners, especially for a horse so young. He has not been bathed yet nor fly sprayed but there is no indication that he will not accept anything a handler wants to do with him. He is very cooperative and willing to please.

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: Max has not been exposed to any riding training yet but is at an ideal age to start. He has the ability and mindset to be trained for just about anything.

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