So, giving an honest opinion, how would Shy rate me in horsey core competencies?
Grooming:
A: Needs improvement
B: Meets expectations
C: Exceeds expectations
C: Exceeds expectations
Shy pretty much gets at least a brush down every time I am out at the barn. It gives us a chance to bond and it gives me a chance to check her over for bumps, cuts, ticks, and whatever else a horse does when people aren't watching.
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| Dirty and pink! |
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| All cleaned up for a show! |
Riding abilities:
A: Needs improvement
B: Meets expectations
C: Exceeds expectations
Too bad there is not a "Needs tons of improvement" option! I keep saying this, but as soon as the weather is not 100 degrees F anymore, I need to get back on her! Although, to rate Shy, she also needs improvement. Thank goodness I have Beth to help me out with this!
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| But we did make it to this level! |
On time completion of scheduled activities, farrier, vet, vaccinations, de-worming:
A: Needs improvement
B: Meets expectations
C: Exceeds expectations
Shy gets trimmed on a consistent 6 week schedule. She is seen by the vet for vaccinations twice a year and as needed otherwise. She is wormed every other month, which is not her favorite, but must be done. She also gets massages, spoiled pony that she is.
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| Farrier |
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| Vet |
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| Personal masseuse |
Level of endearing comments regarding said equines, both online and in person:
A: Needs improvement
B: Meets expectations
C: Exceeds expectations
I think I exceed in the amount of endearing comments, however I rate myself a B because she Shy is bad, I say very bad things! Good thing that is not too often!
Stylishness and comfort of transportation rig (trailer / truck):
A: Needs improvement
B: Meets expectations
C: Exceeds expectations
I have no trailer to call my own. So far we have traveled in Jaime's trailer. Shy gets on every time without a problem, so it must be fine for her.
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| On the trailer next to her big buddy Notch |
Number of treats per interaction:
A: Needs improvement
B: Meets expectations
C: Exceeds expectations
Even if I became a walking Pez dispenser (wait. . .I might be!) and gave Shy treats every minute on the minute, I feel it would not be enough for her!
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| Never enough! |
Cleanliness of stables and pastures:
A: Needs improvement
B: Meets expectations
C: Exceeds expectations
The stall are cleaned daily, water is filled twice a day, the pastures have grass. What more could a horse want? Oh yeah. . .treats!
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| Shy could do without the mask and muzzle, she thinks. And recently she discovered how to get the off. Grr! |
The total is:
2 Needs Improvements
1 Exceeds expectations
4 Meets expectations
Not too shabby for the first year! I know where I need to improve and I know how far we have come.
