Equine behavior: behavior test, preliminary test 1, Pardner, draft-cross yearling gelding

Test conducted as part of the Young Horse Teaching & Research Program of the Equine Science Center, Rutgers University, October 2, 2009. Subject was RU Pardner, a 17-month-old yearling draft cross born May, 2008. Test conducted by Dr. Sarah L. Ralston at the George H. Cook Campus, Rutgers University. Overall score on a scale of 1-4 (4 is highest compliance): 3.839286.Test components, with score ranked 1-4 (4 is highest compliance): Capture and lead (4) -- Halt (4) -- Stand still (3.75) -- Touch face and ears (3.75) -- Rub torso (4) -- Lift four legs in turn (3.88) -- Turn on forehand (4) -- Turn on haunches (3.25) -- Back up (3.5) -- Remain calm for observers clapping (4) -- Walk over broom (4) -- Catch from field (3.88) -- Lead from left side (3.8) -- Lead from right side (4).One of a series of tests conducted on draft horse crosses and U.S. Bureau of Land Management mustangs