Table 1. The criteria used for assessing equine temperament

Temperament	Behavioral characteristics	Score system
Fearfulness	Keeping distance from someone unfamiliarReacting a rapid and excessive response to new stimuli	High	(4–5)
Dominance	Trying to gain the upper hand over someone unfamiliarTrying to gain the upper hand in the fight for food	Medium	(2–3)
Trainability	Willing to follow instruction during overall training sessionsAchieving the training goal sooner	Low	(0–1)