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

MC-Jewel
Breed: Paint/Mustang Cross
Sex: Mare
DOB: 2008
Height: 13hh + growing
Color: Grey & White
Markings: 1 blue eye
Location: Mason, 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	Z
Hooves in good condition	A	Overall is Healthy	A
Explain overall Health: Jewel has rickets which the vet says is a permanent condition. Her hind knees touch and her hooves splay out. She loses her balance if she tries to back up. This condition is due to malnutrition as a foal. She has recovered her weight now and it’s possible this improve some as she gains strength.

Social Skills	Score		Score
Responds well to people	A	Gets along with mares	A
Can touch face	B	Gets along with geldings	A
Can touch ears	B
Explain overall socialization: Jewel is sweet and wants to be petted, but she gets scared if you come at her. If you take your time, she’s very friendly. She’s gaining more trust as time goes by, and getting more curious. As she has gained weight a strength, she’s acting more like a proper baby should. She’s great with other horses, at the lower end of the pecking order.

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	C	Picks up feet for farrier	B
Easy to load	A	Easy to Bathe	A
Easy to halter	B	Easy to Trim	B
Easy to lead	A	Easy to Fly Spray	B
Ties	A	Kicks	NO
Explain manners: Jewel is willing, but needs a bit of patience. If you have food you can catch her, and once you have her, she’s fine. She’s ok with the farrier, although she will try to pull her foot away some.

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: Jewel is a baby, and has no saddle training. Because of her issues in her hind end, she likely will end up companion only. It’s possible she could be ok for light riding, but only time will tell.

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