Oni - Habitat for Horses - Equine Protection Organization - Horse Rescue, Rehabilitation, Horse Education and Adoptions

Oni
Breed: Mustang
Sex: Gelding
DOB: 1999
Height: 14 hh
Color: Bay
Markings: Star
Location: Hitchcock, TX
Adoption Fee: $250

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: Oni is in excellent health. He is small so when he is trained he may not be able to carry a large rider.

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: Oni is the alpha in a large mixed herd. He runs the HfH ranch. He would be an excellent guardian of a small group of horses in a forever home. His small stature belies the control he exerts over other horses. He is extremely friendly to people and food is a big motivation for him. He can never get enough treats.

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	B	Picks up feet for farrier	B
Easy to load	A	Easy to Bathe	A
Easy to halter	A	Easy to Trim	C
Easy to lead	A	Easy to Fly Spray	A
Ties	A	Kicks	No
Explain manners: Oni is usually easy to catch but if he would rather be somewhere else when you want him to come, it may take persuasion. He needs work on standing still to be trimmed. He is not threatening and is generally cooperative and easy going.

Riding Skills	Score		Score
Stands while being tacked	D	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: Oni has had ground work but reared when he was saddled. He is currently in training. He will benefit with training from an experienced trainer who can take advantage of his spirit and use it well.

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