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

Tiwa
Breed: Appaloosa
Sex: Mare
DOB: 2001
Height: 14.2 hh
Color: Leopard
Markings: Blanket
Location: Hitchcock, Tx
Adoption Fee: $600

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: Easy keeper, great hard hooves, will not need to be shod. Coloring is beautiful!

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: Tiwa really needs to have another horse with her in the same pasture as a companion. She seems to be friendly but you can still see she is a little uncertain of people. Once haltered and saddled she is more comfortable and likes being ridden.

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	B	Picks up feet for farrier	C
Easy to load	C	Easy to Bathe	Z
Easy to halter	B	Easy to Trim	C
Easy to lead	A	Easy to Fly Spray	B
Ties	A	Kicks	No
Explain manners: Tiwa will test you to see what she can get away with. If pushed to hard she will get agitated and can display alpha mare qualities. She needs a gentle yet firm person and consistent handling to reinforce manners and gain her trust at the same time. She is a beautiful good girl who is looking for the right person to come and take her home!

Riding Skills	Score		Score
Stands while being tacked	A	Walks	A
Stands while being mounted	B	Trots	A
Easily moves out	A	Lopes/Canters	B
Does well on trails	A	Runs	Z
Does well in arenas	B	Backs up	B
Explain overall training: Tiwa needs more time in the saddle to finish her up. She is still a little green with new things like scary bicycles, which is a common monster in the horse world. She tends to have the flight response or will back up to get away if something confuses or spooks her. She has been ridden on trails but may need more arena work with her new owner to get used to the rider and gain trust with her human. With more rides and exposure to new things she should be a great partner!

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