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
B
Teeth in
good
condition
A
Hooves in
good
condition
C
Overall is
Healthy
B
Explain
overall
Health:
Stetson is a
Thoroughbred
and, as with
others of
his breed,
needs help
maintaining
his weight.
He has
calcification
in his
ankles from
racing. He
is not
showing any
pain, and
can be
lightly
ridden with
a light
weight
rider.
Walk, Trot
only. No
cantering,
jumping or
long trail
rides. Vet
took xrays
and he has
some
arthritis.
for the long
term, he
should have
a good joint
supplement.
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: Stetson
is friendly
with people
and with
other
horses. He
has
excellent
manners and
social
skills.
Ground
Manners
Score
Score
Easy to
catch
A
Picks up
feet for
farrier
B
Easy to load
A
Easy to
Bathe
A
Easy to
halter
A
Easy to Trim
B
Easy to lead
A
Easy to Fly
Spray
A
Ties
A
Kicks
No
Explain
manners:
He is a very
cooperative
horse with
nice
manners. He
loves
grooming and
being
bathed.
Riding
Skills
Score
Score
Stands while
being tacked
A
Walks
A
Stands while
being
mounted
A
Trots
A
Easily moves
out
A
Lopes/Canters
N/A
Does well on
trails
A
Runs
N/A
Does well in
arenas
A
Backs up
A
Explain
overall
training:
He is a
former
racing
horse. He
has had a
lot of
training
since his
racing
days. Does
not like
being
mounted from
the ground,
it twists
his back. A
mounting
block helps
a lot. He
needs a
wither pad.
Explain history
if known:
Stetson is a
former racing
Thoroughbred
whose ankle
injuries made
racing painful
so he was
retired.
