Appendix 4. BGSA Score Sheet
Downloadable Word file of the BGSA score sheet
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Basic Ground Skills Assessment |
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Date: |
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Horse Name: |
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Evaluator Name: |
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Location: |
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Circle one: alone with other horses |
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Describe current conditions (weather, other activities going on, etc.): |
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Equipment Used: |
0 Unsuitable (automatic failure if pain or dangerous behaviors are present)
1 Developing
2 Satisfactory
3 Proficient
NA Not Assessed
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Notes |
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1 |
Catching: stall |
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2 |
Catching: large area |
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3 |
Basic Leading |
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4 |
Standing Tied |
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5 |
Park |
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6a |
Grooming |
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6b |
Picking Feet |
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7 |
Backup |
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8 |
Arena Obstacles |
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*see detailed list of items |
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9 |
Activity & Loud Noise |
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*see detailed list of items |
BGSA Detailed List of Items
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Arena Obstacles |
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Barrels |
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Liver pool |
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Bridge |
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Logs |
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Cones |
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Mailbox |
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Flower boxes |
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Raised poles (cavaletti) |
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Gate |
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Tarp |
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Ground poles |
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Upright poles |
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Activities & Loud Noises |
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Banners |
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Horses passing |
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Cars |
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Other animals |
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Clapping |
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People walking by |
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Doors opening/closing |
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Putting jackets on/off |
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Dropping items (e.g. grooming tools) |
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Rain |
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Farm equipment |
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Snow falling off roof |
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Fast movements from people |
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Spray bottles |
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Fence rattling |
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Stomping |
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Flags |
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Wind |
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Handing items to handler |
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Yelling/cheering |
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