Minnesota Horse Council

Horse Evaluation:

Horses look well fed given the condition of work:

� Yes

� No

Horses have daily access to water:

� Yes

� No

Horses are out of stalls & exercised every day:

� Yes

� No

Hooves are of the appropriate length and free from injury:

� Yes

� No

Coat condition is free from parasitic infection and pliable:

� Yes

� No

Overall appearance looks healthy:

� Yes

� No

Animals with obvious health problems or injuries are being treated:

� Yes

� No

Comments:

Barn Evaluation -- Fire Safety:

No Smoking signs displayed:

� Yes

� No

Hose in barn reaches all areas:

� Yes

� No

Fire extinguisher is readily accessible:

� Yes

� No

Dust from grain and hay is minimized:

� Yes

� No

No discarded equipment or supplies are stored in neglected corners:

� Yes

� No

Hay storage is in a well ventilated area:

� Yes

� No

Flammable materials are away from electrical outlets or appliances:

� Yes

� No

Visible wiring appears in good repair:

� Yes

� No

Aisles free of debris:

� Yes

� No

Stall doors easily opened:

� Yes

� No

Well understood evacuation plan:

� Yes

� No

Comments:

Stall/Run-in Shed Condition:

No strong ammonia smell:

� Yes

� No

No protruding objects seen:

� Yes

� No

Stalls appear to be in good repair:

� Yes

� No

Drainage keeps stalls free from puddles:

� Yes

� No

Bedding clean and appropriate for sub-floor:

� Yes

� No

Breakables (lights and windows) are horse proofed:

� Yes

� No

Comments:

Feed Supply:

Feed room secured from horses, rodents, etc.

� Yes

� No

Feed kept in rodent proof containers:

� Yes

� No

Grain free from mold and debris:

� Yes

� No

Hay is green and smells fresh:

� Yes

� No

Hay free from dust and mold:

� Yes

� No

Comments:

Pasture/Paddock Evaluation:

Wire/cable fence in good repair -- stretched tight:

� Yes

� No

Board fence is in good repair -- no loose/broken boards:

� Yes

� No

Some portion of the enclosed area is dry ground:

� Yes

� No

Paddocks and pastures are free from old equipment:

� Yes

� No

Areas of sufficient size to ensure adequate access to feed:

� Yes

� No

Pasture looks adequate for grazing:

� Yes

� No

Comments: