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

Sassy
Breed: Mustang
Sex: Mare
DOB: 2009
Height: growing
Color: Sorrel
Markings: Star, socks
Location: Hitchcock, TX
Adoption Fee: $300

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: Sassy is healthy, young and growing. Being a mustang, she will not be all that tall, but she has the good, hard mustang hooves. Her teeth have not been floated yet due to her young age, but she shows no signs of tooth or eating problems.

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: Sassy is a bit unsure, since it is not that long since she was weaned. She is curious about people and is interested in what they do. She gets along fine in a very large mixed herd.

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	A	Picks up feet for farrier	A
Easy to load	A	Easy to Bathe	Z
Easy to halter	A	Easy to Trim	A
Easy to lead	A	Easy to Fly Spray	Z
Ties	B	Kicks	No
Explain manners: Sassy was not worked with as a foal, but she has had attention once she came into Habitat for Horses' care and enjoys it. Sassy has been worked with on ground manners, but she is very young and needs practice because she still reverts to the baby dance at thimes. She has been successfully trimmed without a problem. Treats are the key to keeping her attention.

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: Sassy has received no training for riding skills due to her youth. She is healthy and built just fine although as a mustang, she will never be a big horse. Once someone begins to work with her, the possibilities are endless..

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