Callista

Height:  16.0 hh (est), growing 
Weight: 950 lbs (est)
DOB:  2010
Sex:  Mare
Color:  Bay
Breed:  Thoroughbred (OTTB)
​​DNA:  1st TBD,
2nd TBD,
3rd TBD
Adoption Fee:  $TBD
Category:  In Rehab

Callista's Story

Callista came to AAE through law enforcement cruelty case. Callista had dental work done at the shelter, and a chronic leg wound was treated. Callista was transferred to AAE. When we met Callista at the shelter, she was easy to handle and loaded willingly into the trailer. She traveled well back to AAE.

Callista seems to be a sweet mare that gets a little stressy with change. Callista is quite thin, and she was started on a refeeding program consistent with UC Davis' Program for Refeeding Emaciated Horses. Once she gains some weight, we'll start learning more about her handling/training/experience, and she'll be seeing the farrier and vet soon to catch up her basic care. Stay tuned for more info about Callista.

Callista will be current with dental and hoof care, vaccines and deworming, and she will have a microchip in place soon and before she becomes available for adoption

In general, there is a lot of activity around AAE including vehicle and foot traffic in and out of paddock/pasture areas, mucking with wheelbarrows, grooming and care activities, tractor and trailering, weekly farrier visits.  There are resident dogs, cats, goats, a pig, cows, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, deer, coyote, and bobcats in and around paddock/pasture areas.  A portion of AAE is situated along a highway with high speed vehicles, trucks, and sirens.  Tractors are used in and around pasture/paddock areas, trucks deliver feed, and a squeeze is occasionally used for unloading hay.  Horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment. Some do well; others will do better in a more quiet environment.​

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