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	Z	Overall is Healthy	Z
Explain overall health:   No known health issues.

 

Social Skills	Score		Score
Responds well to people	B	Gets along with mares	A
Can touch face	B	Gets along with geldings	A
Can touch ears	D
Explain overall socialization:   Good with people and horses, but still slow to trust people. The trainer in Montana reported that he progressed at a very steady pace of becoming more willing and confident. Rusty is quite attached to him, and Navarro can almost always be found with them. He is a little hesitant around people, but willing to trust when given time. He has a sweet disposition and is very willing for the right person who can be patient with him. If adopted, Rusty would need to at least be fostered with him as Rusty has not learned to trust people.

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:   He can be haltered relatively easily if you're slow and patient. He was worked with for almost two months to be haltered and led, but is still learning.

 

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:   He rides well but is still scared when mounting or dismounting. He moves his shoulders, hips, and back fine. He still gets hard and scared under higher pressure, but if you take it slow, he does very well.