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	Z	Teeth in good condition	Z
Hooves in good condition	Z	Overall is Healthy	Z
Explain overall health:   No known health issues.

 

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:   Very friendly to both people and horses. Can be approached easily, loves to hang out with Obsidian and Rusty. He is a smart, sensitive horse that can't handle a lot of pressure.

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	Z	Picks up feet for farrier	Z
Easy to load	Z	Easy to Bathe	Z
Easy to halter	Z	Easy to Trim	Z
Easy to lead	Z	Easy to Fly Spray	Z
Ties	Z	Kicks	NO
Explain manners:   The trainer in Montana noted that he was untrusting, and very dominant and pushy in the beginning. Over time, he grew to trust him and was able to be haltered and led. The trainer stated that he can't stress enough how much his gelding needs to be handled properly, and always only positively. He requires a calm, patient owner willing to put in the time he needs to train at his own pace. He was obviously "cowboyed", which he is very sensitive to, and if pressured, he will turn in a quick second. The trainer used psychology and would retreat from him, allowing space when needed, and he responded very well.

 

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:   Unknown