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P.O. Box 213
Hitchcock, TX 77563

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Queen Dutchess
Breed: Quarter Horse
Sex: Mare
DOB:  1992
Height: 15.1 hh
Color: Sorrel
Markings: Small star, white lock in mane
Location:  Center Point, TX
Adoption Fee: $100

 

 

 

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:  Very good health.  Keeps weight on well.

 

Social Skills

Score

 

Score

Responds well to people

C

Gets along with mares

A

Can touch face

C

Gets along with geldings

A

Can touch ears

C

 

 

Explain overall socialization: She needs time to get comfortable with whoever is interacting with her.  Once she is comfortable, she will allow you to love on her to the middle of her back, but not to her hind end.  Will flee if she feels threatened.

 

Ground Manners

Score

 

Score

Easy to catch

C

Picks up feet for farrier

C

Easy to load

C

Easy to Bathe

B

Easy to halter

C

Easy to Trim

Z

Easy to lead

B

Easy to Fly Spray

B

Ties

A

Kicks

NO

Explain manners: Needs time to wrap her head around what you are going to do.  You must earn her trust for her to perform on any of these activities.

 

Riding Skills

Score

 

Score

Stands while being tacked

A

Walks

B

Stands while being mounted

A

Trots

B

Easily moves out

A

Lopes/Canters

B

Does well on trails

Z

Runs

B

Does well in arenas

B

Backs up

B

Explain overall training:  Was ridden in the past but now is a companion only.

 

Explain history if known:  Has issues with ligaments in her withers, but how the injury occurred is not known.

 

Updated: November, 2010

 

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Adopt: Please contact us regarding adoptions at adoptions@habitatforhorses.org or call 1.866.HFH.LSER(866.434.5737).

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

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Queen Dutchess would like to thank her sponsors:
Marilyn H. - Virtual Foster
The Ranch Staff
Karen & John T. - Foster
 

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