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MC-Little Joe
Breed: Paint/Mustang Cross
Sex: Colt
DOB: 2008
Height: 13hh + growing
Color: Black, brown & white
Markings:
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: Little Joe is very healthy. However, due to malnourishment, he has rickets. The condition is permanent according to the vet. His knees touch and his feet splay out. But, he has no trouble running around in the pasture. The only time when it causes him trouble is when he backs up quickly. He’s still very young, and recently recovered his weight. It’s possible that when he gains size and strength he will improve.

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: Joe is sweet, curious and friendly. So friendly and curious in fact, that he can be a pest! He’s a lovely little guy, and now that he’s back up to weight, he’s a typical rambunctious, fun, curious baby.

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	A	Picks up feet for farrier	B
Easy to load	A	Easy to Bathe	A
Easy to halter	A	Easy to Trim	A
Easy to lead	A	Easy to Fly Spray	A
Ties	A	Kicks	NO
Explain manners: Joe is easy to catch and handle, no trouble at all. He fights the farrier a little at first, but gives in. That’s mostly because he’s a baby and not out of fear. He’s great to handle on the ground, and loves water!

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

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