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calistaCalista
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 both horses and people.

Physical problems / health issues: None known.

Interaction with horses: Calista is one of the more dominant mares in a large mixed herd.  She is not overly aggressive but does make her wishes known.  She is not mean.  She will not pick on other horses but she will not back down.  She has never hurt any other horse but the others are aware that she is one of the mares in charge.   

Interaction with people: Calista runs hot and cold with people.  If she wants attention, she will come and demand it but when she is done, she leaves and is irritated if you stop her. 

History: Came into HfH care in a seizure of five horses.

Training / abilities: Calista is rideable and has been ridden at the ranch.  She is a bit bucky and will do little crow hops but no major bucking.  She does not appear to be seriously trying to buck anyone off her.  She would behave better with regular riding.  She moves like a Paso Fino but does not have the gait.  

Experience level required to work with this horse:  Intermediate to advanced.

Has this horse ever:  Bucked? Yes, little crow hops 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 that is flashy in person but does not photograph well.  She is the color of a bright copper penny.  She has a lot of personality and a lot of strength.  With a job to keep her busy, she will do very well indeed.  She is smart and will learn quickly from a person willing to put time into teaching her.  She stands out in the herd and must be seen to be appreciated.

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Date updated: November, 2008

 

 

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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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Calista would like to thank her sponsors:
The Ranch Staff

 

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