Neglect - Abuse...

The Henneke Scale: Determining
the condition of a horse

Developed by Dr.Don R. Henneke, in 1983 to give an objective evaluation of a horse's
condition, the Henneke Scale gives each of six body parts a grade.  That number divided by six
is the horse's score.  Scores between 5 and 7 are acceptable.  A score of 5 is ideal.
 

A. Along the neck

B. Along the withers

C. Crease down back

 D. Tailhead

E. Ribs

F. Behind the shoulder
  1
 		 2
 		 3
 		 4
 		 5
 		 6
 		 7
 		 8
 
Neck
 		 Boney
 		 Very Thin
 		 Thin
 		 Shallow
 		 Some Muscling
 		 Cresty
 		 Some Fat Deposits
 		 Rippling Fat
 
Shoulder
 		 Protruding
 		 Obvious
 		 Visible
 		 Barely Visible
 		 Rounded
 		 Muscled
 		 Some Fat Deposits
 		 Bulging Fat
 
Back
 		 Spine Protruding
 		 Spine Visible
 		 Spine Raised
 		 Visible
 		 Rounded
 		 Soft
 		 Back Crease
 		 Back Crease
 
Ribs
 		 Protruding
 		 Obvious
 		 Visible
 		 Barely Visible
 		 Even
 		 Can't Be Felt
 		 Some Fat Deposits
 		 Rippling Fat
 
Loin
 		 Sunken
 		 Sunken
 		 Taut
 		 Even With Ribs
 		 Blended
 		 Beyond Ribs
 		 Some Fat Deposits
 		 Bulging Fat
 
Tail Head
 		 Protruding
 		 Protruding
 		 Visible
 		 Even
 		 Rounded
 		 Soft
 		 Creased
 		 Bulging Fat
 

What do you do if you suspect neglect and or abuse???

Call your local law enforcement agency or humane or rescue
group and provide them with the address, situation summary,
name (if known), your contact info, directions to the location

Document as much information as possible, dates, pictures, video, witness names

Do not trespass or attempt to take matters into your own hands.

If you are not sure what to do or need assistance please give us a call 610-621-5290 or email us at info@ac4h.com.

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