LeRoy - Habitat for Horses - Equine Protection Organization - Horse Rescue, Rehabilitation, Horse Education and Adoption

LeRoy
Breed: Appaloosa
Sex: Gelding
DOB: 2004
Height: 14 hh
Color: Sorrel
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	Teeth in good condition	Z
Hooves in good condition	B	Overall is Healthy	A
Explain overall Health: LeRoy is in excellent health and is currently on a hay-only diet. He had a minor choke problem when he was young and ate too fast. This way of eating may have been a result of having been starved at one time. He maintains excellent condition and would add even more muscle in a home situation where he was turned out most of the time.

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: LeRoy is very social and inquisitive. He enjoys interaction with people and has been handled well for most of his young life. He is respectful of people and will let you do almost anything unless you rush him into a situation. He does not pick on other horses nor does he get picked on by them.

Ground Manners	Score		Score
Easy to catch	A	Picks up feet for farrier	A
Easy to load	Z	Easy to Bathe	A
Easy to halter	A	Easy to Trim	Z
Easy to lead	A	Easy to Fly Spray	Z
Ties	A	Kicks	NO
Explain manners: LeRoy has good manners for a young horse. He is not pushy and does not crowd you. He takes correction if it is not harsh. He does not kick or bite and will stand quietly when he is tied.

Riding Skills	Score		Score
Stands while being tacked	D	Walks	Z
Stands while being mounted	D	Trots	Z
Easily moves out	D	Lopes/Canters	Z
Does well on trails	Z	Runs	Z
Does well in arenas	Z	Backs up	Z
Explain overall training: LeRoy’s previous foster home had begun using the Clinton Anderson training method on him. He was said to have been attentative, responsive, and a very quick learner. When he was tested at the HfH ranch, he was afraid of the saddle. He needs training. Since he is young and healthy, with training he should be an outstanding rideable horse.

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