Tessa is a beautiful black 15-year-old Missouri Fox Trotter; she gets compliments wherever she goes! She loads into the trailer with ease, stands for the farrier and for tacking up. She is confident on the trails, not at all spooky. Tessa goes out alone or in a group; she prefers to bring up the rear so can be a little cranky if another horse comes up behind her. She has been ridden on all sorts of trails from flat to hills. She is comfortable in the woods or on a paved trail--fine with traffic sounds, bicycles, and any other activities she may encounter; she’s not fond of deep sand but will go through anyway. She likes to have a job, so is great with obstacles. Tessa is calm around people of all ages and is a favorite at the stable. Riders of all ages and levels have been on Tessa, but she would benefit from someone with more experience who can bring out the best in her. Tessa is a delightful horse and will be a welcome addition to any family, one who can give her lots of attention and preferably with other horses around. She is for sale because we are ready to travel and haven’t been riding her. She is recovering from a soft tissue injury diagnosed in September and has been on stall rest and hand walking until the middle of December. This week our vet re-evaluated Tessa and performed tests and X-rays and recommended working with current farrier for therapeutic shoeing. The full report is available by request.