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

Willow
Breed: Quarter Horse
Sex: Mare
DOB: 1994
Height: 14.3 hh
Color: Dark Bay
Markings: Star
Location: Brookshire, TX
Adoption Fee: $500

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: Willow is a wonderful horse with really nice confirmation. She has a typical quarter horse rear end and is nice and thick through the shoulders.

Social Skills	Score		Score
Responds well to people	A	Gets along with mares	B
Can touch face	A	Gets along with geldings	B
Can touch ears	A
Explain overall socialization: Willow is an alpha mare. She gets along with the other horses in my pasture, however, she is the one in charge. She can be a bit food-aggressive, however, this is likely a result of her history.

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	C	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	A	Kicks	No
Explain manners: Willow is still getting used to us and on occasion she will run off when I try to catch her. She is easy to catch with food or treats. Once in a halter she does extremely well.

Riding Skills	Score		Score
Stands while being tacked	A	Walks	A
Stands while being mounted	A	Trots	A
Easily moves out	B	Lopes/Canters	B
Does well on trails	Z	Runs	Z
Does well in arenas	Z	Backs up	B
Explain overall training: Willow knows the basics. She moves out easily with heel pressure and will go into a trot with additional pressure. She needs very loose reins and will stop if the rider leans forward. We are riding her 4-6 hours per week and she has shown real progress since we got her the first week of Feb. 2011. At this time she needs a more experienced and confident rider. She has a really good heart and does well when she understands the instructions. She is sensitive under saddle, however, she is not reactive or spooky. As the bond is increasing with her through time she is showing real good progress. She will be a great horse for someone who will spend the necessary time to get to know her and let her get to know them.

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