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	Z
Hooves in good condition	B	Overall is Healthy	A
Explain overall health:   Xander has made great progress since coming in. He picked up weight easily and is noticeably feeling better! He now has that sweet little spark back into his eyes!

 

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	B
Explain overall socialization:   Xander can be playful at times, definitely feeling his oats since gaining all his weight back! This little guy LOVES, LOVES, LOVES Attention!

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	A	Picks up feet for farrier	A
Easy to load	Z	Easy to Bathe	Z
Easy to halter	B	Easy to Trim	Z
Easy to lead	B	Easy to Fly Spray	Z
Ties	Z	Kicks	NO
Explain manners:  He is a well behaved guy. Picked up all four feet in the pasture for us even untied. Allowed pressure to be applied to his back. He is such a lover, right in your back pocket seeking hugs and kisses!

 

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:   Should be easy to train. He wants to please! We leaned on his back and he didn't seem to mind as long as we gave him more kisses afterwards!