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	B
Hooves in good condition	A	Overall is Healthy	A
Explain overall health:   Moira is very healthy and eats well. She has not had her teeth checked, but shows no sign of problems there. Her hooves are in good condition. She is stocky and nearly as wide as she is tall.

 

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:   Moira likes to be petted on her own terms and not over her entire body. She can be intimidating to some people. She can be skittish and nervous with strangers. If you have patience, she will come up to you to check you out. She gets along well in a large mixed herd. She is not a dominant mare.

 

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	B	Picks up feet for farrier	C
Easy to load	A	Easy to Bathe	Z
Easy to halter	A	Easy to Trim	C
Easy to lead	A	Easy to Fly Spray	Z
Ties	D	Kicks	NO
Explain manners:   Moira is not the easiest horse to catch, but when you get her, she can be led just fine. She can get scared easily if tied and will break the lead and run. She picks up her front hooves just fine, but her back hooves require an effort so sedation has been used. She cooperates once she realizes that you are not intimidated by her.

 

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:   Moira has not received any iriding training. Once an experienced trainer helps her to overcome her fears, she could be a good riding horse for any size person due to her body type.