We’re excited about the possibility of your horse joining our High Horses herd and want to ensure we match your horse with the most suitable role. To help us better understand how your horse might fit in, we’ve prepared a few questions. We understand that no horse is perfect in every way, and at High Horses we value a range of attributes and believe that each horse has unique strengths that can contribute to our program in meaningful ways. Whether your horse has specific talents, or shows potential in areas where others might see challenges, we’re open to exploring how they might thrive with us. Please answer the questions as thoroughly and honestly as you can. If you’re unsure about any details, just let us know.

Overall Soundness and Health: *

Your horse should be sound and able to carry riders safely and comfortably at the walk, trot, and canter. Please evaluate your horse’s overall health, soundness, and suitability for our program. Describe any issues such as lameness, sore or "cold" backs, progressive conditions like arthritis or EPM, other musculoskeletal problems, a history of colic or choking, vision or eye issues, heaves, hoof problems, or the need for corrective shoeing.

Please indicate horse's weight limit: *

How does your horse behave during vet checks and farrier care?

Has your horse ever nipped or bitten anyone?

Please detail any groundwork precautions not already covered above, that we should be aware of with your horse:

Pasture manners:

(Please check all that apply)

Dominant

"Studdish" or "marish"

Middle of the pack

Herd-bound

Will show aggression to other horses

Anti-social (loner)

Low herd status

Accident prone

TRAINING/EXPERIENCE/TEMPERAMENT/BEHAVIOR UNDER SADDLE

Please list your horse's previous uses and types of training:

Does this horse have trail riding experience?

Please describe your horse's behavior on the trail, including their safety and comfort level when riding in a group or alone, their preference for being at the front, middle, or back, their demeanor at a walk or trot, and any tendencies to be nervous or shy. Additionally, note if they are generally reliable but have bolted once when startled, or any other relevant behavior patterns.

How do you think your horse would respond to various games, such as obstacle courses, bouncing balls, unusual noises like velcro, or activities where the rider tosses and catches objects?

Does your horse have any show/travel experience?

How might your horse respond to being around crowds in tight spaces, such as during a barn tour with a group gathered at the stall or when lively children are nearby?

Please list any known fears or anxieties your horse has, and describe what you believe would be their most severe reactions to specific triggers, such as blowing tarps, dogs, whips, plastic, water crossings, and similar situations:

To the best of your knowledge, has your horse ever experienced any of the following while being ridden, or during mounting or dismounting?

(Check all that apply)

Reared

Bucked

Bolted

Kicked out at or bitten another horse

Please explain the above:

How would you generally describe your horse?

(Check all that apply)

Lazy

Tires easily

Nervous or high-strung

Gets bored doing the same thing repeatedly

Sensitive

Forward; light off the leg

Has a lot of stamina

Laid-back

Please use this space for any additional notes, concerns, questions, etc.:

Thank you for submitting the Horse Donation/Lease Application!

Our Herd Manager will connect with you soon.

For more details, please visit the Horse Donation webpage.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 278 Sharon, VT 05065

Physical Address: 138 Horse Farm Rd Sharon, VT 05065

802-763-3280

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