Contessa
Breed: Paint
Sex: Mare
DOB: 1991
Height:
Color: Brown & white
Markings: Star
Location: Sheridan, TX
Adoption Fee: Fee in Review
 

Temperament: Contessa is non aggressive.

Physical problems / health issues: She may be pregnant and we are working with her malnourishment state. She is improving.

Interaction with horses: Contessa is curious with horses across the fence from her

Interaction with people: She is cautious and suspicious with humans. 

History: Contessa was donated to Habitat for Horses in lieu of law enforcement seizure.

Training / abilities:  I am having Contessa assessed by our trainer, Harry Tuttle (a John Lyons certified trainer) to see how we can best work with her. We interact with her everyday and she will take cookies from our handa.

Experience level required to work with this horse: Experienced.

Has this horse ever:  Bucked?  Reared?  Kicked?  Bitten?  Other?

Ground handling: Catch? Can catch her only after you create a trap with a panel in her paddock. Lead?  Tie? She will tie for a little while. Trailer?  Clip?  Trim Feet? Trimmer has worked on her but we have not been able to trim all four hooves at the same time. Bathe? No bathing.

Special needs: Feeding twice a day with supplements for pregnancy.

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Updated: October 2007

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 Contessa in your life? Sponsor her through our Virtual Foster program.

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