Tristan Artorius
Breed: Pintabian
Sex: Gelding
DOB: June 2006
Height:  hh
Color: Rose gray and white tobiano
Markings: Snip on left side of bottom lip, front legs are solid white, back legs are rose gray half- way down.
Arrival Date: June 2006
Location: Sisterdale, TX
Adoption Fee: $350

Temperament: Tristan is a very sweet, laid-back, good-looking little guy, who comes up to you for love and affection. He has made friends with our Pygmy goat and the goat stands on top of an igloo doghouse to lean over the fence and visit. They are often seen head to head. Tristan has also been turned out with our Great Pyrenees and has no fear of the big dog, but she is respectful of the horses. I cannot say enough good things about this horse and credit his former foster Mom for doing an excellent job of training him. He is gentle, smart and a joy to be around but I feel he should be with someone who could spend more time with him and continue his training.

Physical problems / health issues: None known.

Interaction with horses: Tristan has only been turned out with my Miniature horses and while he was playful and friendly, my mini gelding only wants to chase him away from “his” mini mare and is very jealous of him. He has visited over the fence with two grown horses and they all did fine, but I never turned them out together. I have turned him out with the miniature mare with no problems at all (other than the mini gelding sulking).

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History: Born about two months after his dam was seized by law enforcement and awarded to the organization.

Training / abilities: Tristan walks up to you for love and attention, so very easy to halter and lead. I recently tried to load him in a 4 horse stock trailer and he did not want to step up. He was delivered to me with a ramp load trailer.

Experience level required to work with this horse: Just recently Tristan has become very pushy at feeding time. He needs someone with experience with younger horses to teach him to respect the handlers’ space and to continue his ground and trailer training. Though he has a wonderful temperament, I would not recommend him for a young child or as a “first horse” to anyone lacking experience with young horses due to the fact that he wants to have his way at times.

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

Ground handling: Catch? Yes. Lead? Yes. Tie? He did for previous foster, I have not tied him. Trailer? No. Clip? Unknown. Trim Feet? Yes, practically laid his head on my shoulder and snoozed through the trimming. Bathe? Unknown at this time.

Special needs: Purina Jr. Equine - 6 cups twice daily but must watch him and increase as needed as he is still growing. We currently give him 1 to 1 ½ flakes of coastal hay AM and PM. I worm him on a monthly basis, rotating between Ivermectin and Safegard and just blend it into his wet food.

Other comments: Very striking; he has the Arabian head and the Pinto coloring. His color is very unique. This one will steal your heart!

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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 Tristan Artorius in your life? Sponsor him through our Virtual Foster program.

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