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P.O. Box 213
Hitchcock, TX 77563

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Steele
Breed: Quarter Horse cross
Sex: Gelding
DOB:  1997
Height: 14.3 hh
Color: Black
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-B

Teeth in good condition

Z

Hooves in good condition

B

Overall is Healthy

B

Explain overall Health:  Steele’s health has improved since coming in! He is doing very good now!

 

Social Skills

Score

 

Score

Responds well to people

A

Gets along with mares

B

Can touch face

A

Gets along with geldings

C

Can touch ears

A

 

 

Explain overall socialization: Steele gets along with most everyone. He is playful and almost a little mischievous with his pasture buddies. He will not shy away from herd bullies he will stand his ground

 

Ground Manners

Score

 

Score

Easy to catch

A

Picks up feet for farrier

B

Easy to load

Z

Easy to Bathe

Z

Easy to halter

A

Easy to Trim

Z

Easy to lead

A

Easy to Fly Spray

Z

Ties

Z

Kicks

No

Explain manners: Steele loves people! Loves attention! Good ground manners and easy to handle. Will pick up all his feet like a perfect gentleman. Great temperament, very laid back and affectionate. Steele is priceless! He is a very good boy!

 

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:  None known, pressure has been applied to over his back and he didn’t mind. Should be an easy horse to train he is a people pleaser. Will make someone a wonderful friend!

 

Explain history if known: 

 

Updated: March, 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 Steele in your life? Sponsor him through our Virtual Foster program.

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