Calista
Breed: Paso Fino/QH cross
Sex: Mare
YOB: 1999
Height: 14.3 hh
Color: Sorrel
Markings: Small half moon on forehead
Location: Hitchcock, TX
Adoption Fee: $500

Temperament: Calista has a very strong personality.  She knows what she wants and does her best to get it.  She is dominant when dealing with horses and people.

Physical problems / health issues: None Known

Interaction with horses: Calista is one of the dominant mares in a large herd.  She is not overly aggressive but does make her wishes known.  She has never hurt any other horse but they are aware she is one of the mares in charge.

Interaction with people: Calista runs hot and cold with people.  If she wants attention she comes and gets it but when she is done, she is done and she leaves.

History: Calist came to Habitat in a seizure with four other horses.

Training / abilities: Calista is rideable and has been ridden since she came to the ranch.  She is a bit bucky but not very serious about it.  She doesn’t throw  her rider.  She would get better with regular use.

Experience level required to work with this horse:  Intermediate to Advanced

Has this horse ever:  Bucked?  Yes Reared?  No Kicked?  No Bitten?  No Other?

Ground handling: Catch? Yes  Lead?  Yes Tie?  Yes Trailer?  Yes  Clip?  Yes Trim Feet?  Yes  Bathe? Yes

Special needs:  None

Other comments: Calista is a big, strong, beautiful girl.  She has a lot of personality and a lot of strength.  She would do well with a job to keep her busy.  She is smart and would be quick to learn from someone willing to put a little time into her.  She is a beauty and although her pictures are good they do not do her justice.  She is a must see. 

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Date updated: August, 2008

Adopt: Please contact us regarding adoptions at adoptions@habitatforhorses.org or call 1.866.HFH.LSER (866.434.5737).

Are you unable to adopt but would still like to have Calista in your life?
Sponsor her through our Virtual Foster program.

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