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	A
Hooves in good condition	A	Overall is Healthy	A
Explain overall health:  Nora came into Habitat for Horses' care underweight, but is healthy now. She is a small horse, but has no physical problems. Her teeth and hooves are good.

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:  Nora is a very pretty horse that is very social with both people and other horses. She was shy at first, because she had hardly any interaction with humans, but she has changed since coming into Habitat for Horses' care and has blossomed into a very gentle and friendly mare.

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	A	Picks up feet for farrier	A
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:  Nora has been worked with and has excellent ground manners. She can be handled by a beginner on the ground. Her small stature would make her an excellent choice for a child or small adult. She was a little unsure of her shower, but soon got used to the hose and spray. She is not great with the farrier, but is good with us. Have not figured that one out yet!

 

Riding Skills	Score		Score
Stands while being tacked	B	Walks	B
Stands while being mounted	B	Trots	B
Easily moves out	B	Lopes/Canters	B
Does well on trails	A	Runs	B
Does well in arenas	B	Backs up	B
Explain overall training:  Nora did great straight out of the pasture! (Mar. 2011) She is a little rusty as it has been probably a year since she was handled. With a few weeks of a brush up, she will make a really pretty and fun play day horse. (June 2011) Nora is doing great. You can tack her up and go. She is a little quick at the trot and canter, but soon learned that she did not need to rush. She was probably ridden by a young person that went "Fast" all the time. She really is fun to ride and is ready to go to her forever home!!